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27 days ago

TRANSPORTATION - Bridge that partially collapsed over train tracks is one of 94 bridges in 'poor' condition in Rhode Island - RIDOT has cut the number of structurally deficient bridges nearly in half, but Rhode Island still ranks sixth-worst in the nation.

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Boston 25 News anchor Mark Ockerbloom to sign off on May 15 after more than two decades at station -- Ockerbloom's last appearance on-air will be May 15, Boston 25 said

2 hours ago

California seeks $2 million fine against State Farm over wildfire claims -- California's insurance regulator said State Farm, the state's largest insurer, systematically mishandled claims from the Los Angeles wildfires last year.

10 hours ago

Trump administration moves to block Minnesota climate change lawsuit against oil companies -- Minnesota's lawsuit alleges oil companies and a petroleum trade group deceived state residents about climate change.

11 hours ago

Beef processors in spotlight as DOJ confirms antitrust probe -- (Bloomberg) -- The US Justice Department confirmed it was investigating potential antitrust violations in the meatpacking industry amid soaring domestic beef prices and a shrinking cattle herd.

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GameStop's Cohen sees new target, big possible payday in eBay -- (Bloomberg) -- Ryan Cohen is at it again. The Canadian entrepreneur turned activist investor has been making big investments in struggling companies and trying to turn them around— with mixed results. His latest gambit is a $56 billion offer for eBay Inc., a pioneer in selling used goods online and a business nearly four times the size of Cohen's current company, GameStop Corp.

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AP, Washington Post, Reuters, and Minnesota Star Tribune among Pulitzer winners for 2025 work -- The Washington Post won the Pulitzer Prize for public service for scrutinizing the Trump administration's sweeping, choppy cuts and changes to federal agencies, and the Associated Press won for international reporting about surveillance.

12 hours ago

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

3 days ago

Your next roommate might be over 50. Here's why older people are increasingly sharing homes.

10 days ago

It's been 20 years since Romneycare sparked near-universal health insurance coverage in Mass. Now, that status is under threat.

21 days ago

Pierre Terjanian is leading the MFA into a new era -- 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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Explore the 2025 Tech Power Players list -- The Globe's fourth annual list of the most influential people in tech shows an innovation scene ready for a comeback.

10 months ago

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10 months ago

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27 days ago

Trump Administration targets dismantling of weakened DEI

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R.I. public media workers say they are unionizing

10 hours ago

No Rainbows on Nantucket. After social media storm, Back Bay studio scraps plans for island expansion

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After more than three decades, Charles River Labs CEO Jim Foster is retiring

11 hours ago

Former iRobot CEO unveils his new venture: robotic pets for your home

12 hours ago

Here's the story behind the Tufts Medical Center name (hint: Larry Bacow)

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Employees at Ocean State Media, R.I.'s public radio and TV outlet, are forming a union

12 hours ago

Tell us: Did you stop purchasing health insurance through the Health Connector?

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New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phase

13 hours ago

Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under Trump-blacked plan

14 hours ago

Mass. Taxpayers Foundation is first major business group to oppose income tax cut proposal

16 hours ago

Under pressure, Vail rolls out tax-free Epic Pass options for N.H. skiers

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Wu picks landscape architect from planning department to be Boston's new parks commissioner

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'Mind your business, ya goob': Readers rip my call for a return to the office

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Tell us: Have you experienced long wait times at Massachusetts emergency departments?

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