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New England's drought didn't stop Christmas tree farmers from growing a great crop - "Trees are resilient," said one Christmas tree farmer. "It's actually shaping up better than what I had anticipated."

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New college grads are entering weakest job market in years, report shows -- Employers have scaled back their hiring plans for the upcoming batch of graduates as economic growth slows and the labor market falters, according to a report.

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US retailers are about to see if Black Friday benefits from a holiday halo effect -- This year's kickoff comes as consumer confidence in the U.S. economy fell this month in the aftermath of the federal government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation, according to a report The Conference Board issued Tuesday.

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Here's what to know about the federal ban threatening the market for THC-infused drinks and snacks -- Buried in the bill that ended the federal government shutdown was a provision to ban THC-infused seltzers and snacks made from hemp.

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Waltham's Moody Street wrestles with its future -- The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

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Track grocery prices in Mass. and across the United States

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Why nearly 15,000 Bostonians live in 'pharmacy deserts'

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Black Friday arrives with solid momentum despite tariffs and economic uncertainty

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The cost of streaming TV just keeps on climbing. Why?

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Campbell's fires executive who said company's products are for 'poor people'

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Americans paying record electricity prices as gas costs climb

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Rhode Island Energy seeks first distribution rate hike since 2017, citing rising costs

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Trump administration says lower prices for 15 Medicare drugs will save taxpayers billions

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A Thanksgiving vibe check on Rhode Island's publicly traded companies

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Unionized Blue Bottle workers go on strike ahead of Thanksgiving weekend

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Sellers in other countries struggle to maintain US customers as holiday shopping season starts

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US retail sales rose slightly in September, adding to months of big gains

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How affordable are Thanksgiving groceries across the country?

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