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Boston still runs on Dunkin'. But a new coffee culture is taking hold. The city's newest cafe operators are trying to build a new coffee boom, even as the economics increasingly stack against them

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How the end of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' could impact WBZ-TV and other local stations -- The loss of the long-running show — which is being replaced by media executive Byron Allen's comedy program "Comics Unleashed" — is poised to put a dent in the audience.

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BOLD TYPES - Government jobs have grown in Mass. since the pandemic, while private-sector jobs remain flat - The Pioneer Institute released a report Wednesday comparing private payroll employment with government employment in the state.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX reveals its finances for the first time -- SpaceX lost more than $4.9 billion last year, compared with a $791 million profit in 2024, the company disclosed in a filing required of firms that are seeking to go public.

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Hasbro 'Magic: The Gathering' video game staff try to unionize -- (Bloomberg) -- More than 100 employees at Hasbro Inc. who are involved in designing the video game rendition of the popular card game Magic: The Gathering are forming plans to unionize with the Communications Workers of America.

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TALKING POINTS - Brandeis scores $25 million gift from alumnus - Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

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They graduated into the 'bleakest job market.' Now it's their children's turn. -- Economists have found that workers who graduate from college during periods of lousy hiring contend with long-term negative effects on their wages and employment.

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Why are millions of dollars flowing through a two-person Lexington news outlet? A look at the newsroom's unorthodox business.

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Early cancer detection is key to survival, and for area hospitals it's an increasing focus

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In bid to stay afloat, Roxbury's Black Market raises money, and eyebrows

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Breaktime's Connor Schoen talks tackling youth homelessness -- Globe reporter Janelle Nanos sits down with leaders in the city's business community to talk career paths, accomplishments, and visions for Boston's future.

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After two years of talks, Lesley faculty reach a new contract

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Meta lays off 8,000 employees, as AI casualties mount

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Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers

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Boston attracts massive tech startup festival led by top California VC firm

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Mass General Brigham Home Care clinicians clear the way for a possible strike

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James Murdoch, intent on 'thoughtful journalism,' buys half of Vox Media

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These 14 New England colleges now cost more than $100,000 a year

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Stephen Colbert's long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void

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Building permits slow to a trickle for Boston housing construction. Are the city's policies to blame?

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She tried unionizing a Bellingham Amazon facility. Then she was fired.

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New life for the Carney? Developers plan $850m revamp of shuttered Dorchester hospital.

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Google changes its search box for the first time in 25 years

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