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chris vognar notebook - As Stephen Colbert departs, the late night talk show may soon follow - Colbert brought a nonchalant gravitas to the role that seems unlikely to return.

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Larry Edelman | Trendlines -- 'I quit.' Abby Johnson threatened to leave Fidelity. Her father blinked. -- The 2005 episode was a pivotal moment in the family-owned company's history, according to a new book about the Boston financial services giant.

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BOLD TYPES -- Massport's aviation director Ed Freni is retiring. Top lieutenant Sharon Williams will take over. -- The port authority board approved a plan in which Williams will take over for Freni as executive director of aviation, overseeing Massport's airports, on July 1.

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Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs - The head of the EPA, Lee Zeldin, said the Biden-era rule imposes costly restrictions that limit the type of refrigerants US businesses and families can use.

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'Hallelujah': Newton's largest housing project is well underway, at last -- Northland plans to eventually build 822 apartments on an old industrial site on Needham Street.

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US sending flights with Ebola-exposed travelers to Washington Dulles International Airport -- The State Department warned that people should expect flight changes and cancellations.

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Bold Types - Sonia Chang-Diaz joins YMCA in new role to rebrand beyond 'gym and swim' Longtime state legislator Sonia Chang-Diaz moves into new role at the YMCA.

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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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Plans to expand South Boston convention center underway with approval for land purchase funds

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'There is no one quite like Lee Pelton': Longtime civic leader to step down from helm of The Boston Foundation

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T.J. Maxx parent wants to add 1,700 stores — but they'll be overseas

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Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their Memorial Day travel plans

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This prominent Seaport parking lot is being transformed into an 'immersive dome experience'

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Mass General Brigham says it is saving more lives. Some doctors aren't so sure.

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'I quit.' Abby Johnson threatened to leave Fidelity. Her father blinked.

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Eli Lilly's experimental shot cuts body weight by 28% in study

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Federal cuts threatened cancer screening for Boston firefighters. Dana-Farber stepped in.

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Boston still runs on Dunkin'. But a new coffee culture is taking hold.

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How the end of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' could impact WBZ-TV and other local stations

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Government jobs have grown in Mass. since the pandemic, while private-sector jobs remain flat

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Hasbro 'Magic: The Gathering' video game staff try to unionize

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Brandeis scores $25 million gift from alumnus

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They graduated into the 'bleakest job market.' Now it's their children's turn.

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