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As high court tosses out rent control ballot measure, tenant groups lose on Beacon Hill again - The stunning ruling came on the heels of a similar decision last week that saw the Supreme Judicial Court toss a question that would have lowered the state's income tax to four percent.

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Chinese supercomputer displaces US machines as world's fastest for first time since 2017 -- Supercomputing speed is sometimes seen as a measure of a nation's technological prowess.

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Overhauled assisted living regulations take effect in July -- Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced finalized regulations requiring assisted living residences to produce "straightforward service agreements" that specify the cost of services and guidelines for when costs may increase.

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Top auto regulator opens special probe after a Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old -- A few months earlier, the NHTSA opened an investigation into why Tesla apparently had not been reporting crashes promptly as required.

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POWER PLAY - Boston chip companies may not have Bay Area buzz of AI, but they're having a good year - The growth of local chip makers is leading to a bit of a resurgence of the Route 128 tech corridor.

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State fines MGM casino $25,000 for offering bets on Northeastern college baseball in 2025 -- Wagering on the men's baseball game was open for approximately two hours before it was discovered by a gaming agent.

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UMass dorms will get a major upgrade in a deal with private industry

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A South Shore AI-generated news site put up a paywall. Hundreds of readers, including a police chief, opened their wallets.

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Mass. has new limits on insurers' much-hated prior authorizations. Here's what to know.

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2026 TECH POWER PLAYERS

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Introducing the Boston Globe's 2026 Tech Power Players -- Founders, policy makers, and other leaders say innovation is alive and well as the region generates the most buzz it's seen in years.

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No. 1: GE Vernova's Scott Strazik

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Boston's tech scene is in its optimism era

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Franklin Cummings Tech leader Aisha Francis is building a school out of 'hope, heart, and hustle' -- 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 Top Places to Work 2025 list -- According to employee surveys, these 175 companies have the happiest workers in the state.

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See who took the No. 1 spot on the top largest companies list

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Calculator: Where in Mass. can you afford to buy a home?

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Where are layoffs happening in Massachusetts?

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Explore rent estimates and trends all over Eastern Mass.

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Track grocery prices in Mass. and across the United States

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Listen to the Globe Opinion podcast "Say More with Shirley Leung"

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Beverly mayor one of 40 worldwide to endorse data center development pact

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Justice Department withdraws subpoenas that sought reporters' grand jury testimony, sources say

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Supreme Court kills suit claiming Cisco's technology helped China persecute Falun Gong members

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Wu unveils new virtual tour of more than 100 historic sites around Boston

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In R.I., Senate power becomes a primary focus as candidates declare

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Roughly 350,000 jobs in Greater Boston are vulnerable to AI. These charts show which ones are most exposed.

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Jacob Wirth, the storied Boston restaurant that sat dark for eight years, is set to reopen in a rare revival

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Senate passes Elizabeth Warren's housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices

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With Columbia Threadneedle out, Boston Triathlon director is looking for a new sponsor

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Boston developer leads effort to address hunger on Nantucket

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CEO whisperer David Fubini shares his M&A secrets with new book

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Tamer crowds and economic clouds linger at Laconia Motorcycle Week

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Loophole in patent law brings 'miracle drug' to patients who can't afford it

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Massachusetts employers cut 2,900 jobs in May after gains in previous two months

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A new ABC campaign urges viewers to push back against FCC pressure

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Greenspan got the economy right. He got Wall Street wrong.

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