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Harvard Medical School agrees to $53M settlement in body parts case

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US stocks halt their slide after the Treasury Department moves to ease pressure from the bond market

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Trial for Meta begins with states arguing its platforms preyed on vulnerability of young brains

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Ticker: OpenAI introduces ChatGPT for Teens

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Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools

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'27 KIA Telluride gets 'impressive' overhaul

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Tech deploys charm offensive to combat AI data center backlash

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Is your car insured with State Farm? They may owe you $100 or more

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A left tackle can make $4M in college football, not the NFL. Is this pay for play?

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Ticker: Moderna shares surge on cancer drug test; Amazon to expand drone delivery

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Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on kids under 13

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'Many' Fed officials think higher rates will be needed if inflation stays high

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FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricing

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An alarmed bond market gets the Trump administration to act again

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Moderna shares surge after it says its experimental mRNA cancer treatment passed a key test

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From robot dogs to helpers, China puts robotics ambitions on display at world conference

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Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities

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The best SUVs for towing in 2026, according to Edmunds

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How Chuck E. Cheese is reinventing itself for a new era of play, through the eyes of its new CEO

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A new look and fresh merch are winning customers back at Target as sales rebound

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Boston may have overtaxed 150 commercial properties, per watchdog seeking state probe

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Mass General Brigham nurses decry CEO's 9% raise to $9.2M amid contract negotiation standoff

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Amazon bars customers from seeking class-action lawsuits

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Costco to launch its own Medicare Advantage plan

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ABC sues FCC over license review

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The UK and Google are testing changes to flight paths to tackle aviation's climate impact

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A look at major lawsuits against Meta and other social media companies over harms to kids

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot

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3 TRICKY DECISIONS FOR EVERY RETIREMENT PLAN

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Sinking AI stocks pull Wall Street further from its record

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ABC sues FCC over challenge to its broadcast licenses, saying actions present 'existential threat'

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Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports

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Small projects lift Home Depot quarterly sales, but outlook unchanged in a slumping housing market

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Ticker: Under Armour and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson end decade-long partnership; Stellantis recalls 955,000 vehicles

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory using autonomous AI to quicken, broaden experimentation

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Why the box of cereal in my cart might cost less than yours

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US stocks edge further from their record after oil prices rise

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States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children

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Same knee surgery, twice the price: Hospital monopolies push up healthcare costs

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Firm slams 'absolutely false' claim $2B state contract awarded to politically-connected bidders is 'best deal for taxpayers'

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Reddit to join S&P 500

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Box Office: 'Spider-Man' keeps swinging on top

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Seeing green: Avocados rolling again after US lifts security alert on Mexico

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Today's children could prosper in tomorrow's shortage of young workers

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What to do if you default on federal student loans

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Social Security expands fast-tracked disability benefits

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First test of taxing internet advertising sputters in Maryland

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New Disney CEO pledges new stories and experiences

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Tyson to close more beef plants as cattle shortage drags on

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GM, Ford secure Army truck contracts under new national security rules

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The best travel loyalty programs, ranked

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How 85°C Bakery Cafe is finding success in family neighborhoods

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Maryland tax court voids digital ad tax, orders refunds to Apple, Google and Peacock TV

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Walmart and Target are buying robots at record numbers. Here's why your job is safe.

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Many everyday costs eased in July, while some remain near record highs. Here's a closer look at consumer prices.

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Phillip Eng at-a-glance

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Ticker: 250,000 Cooluli minifridges recalled; Forbes editor out; Flock announces changes amid backlash

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Online forum Reddit will join the influential and closely tracked S&P 500 index

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Wall Street slips from its record following the latest weak update on the US economy

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US retail sales slump unexpectedly and sharply after a summer tax-refund boost fades

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What does an aging population mean for economic growth?

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Faulty backup cameras are plaguing tens of millions of US cars

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Battle over Kennedy Center flares anew

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$1B Powerball ticket sold in Illinois

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Ticker: New jobless claims rise; Magnetic 'Goofy King' toys recalled

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Americans have never paid this much for fuel so late in the year

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Families feel the pinch of higher children's shoe prices as kids head back to school

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Trump White House says it's losing $19B-$26B a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffs

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Emergency order issued to crack down on kratom products

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Mortgage rates dip slightly for the first time in six weeks, but remain steeper than last year

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250,000 Cooluli minifridges recalled over fire and burn hazards

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Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network

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The 5 best midsize three-row SUVs, according to Edmunds

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A surprise credit after an overseas purchase: The tariff refunds now flowing through shippers

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US stocks rise to a record as oil prices drop and inflation gets less bad

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Wholesale price inflation slows last month as gas, food costs fall

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US unemployment claims rise but remain at healthy level

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'26 Cadillac Escalade Sport rules the roads

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Civil rights agency moves to drop subpoena action against Nike in DEI-related investigation

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Scotland's World Cup visit boosted Boston economy with 86% spike in downtown bar spending

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Inside David Ellison's desperate fight for Warner Bros.

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Ticker: US Home sales fall in July; Jury selection begins in Meta trial

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Inflation cools, easing pressure on Fed

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Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policy

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Jury selection begins in Meta youth harms trial in California federal court

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Google unveils latest Pixel phones with slimmer cameras and more AI features

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Real stories: How to budget with irregular income

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The mom-cession is Black

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Wall Street rises near a record as AI stocks climb and worries about inflation ease a bit

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Inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices

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Markley Group makes record requests

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'Guac signal' sparked Chipotle's frantic bid to recall jalapeños

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Researchers, advocates rail against government's efforts to end workforce data collection

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What to do if you're in default on your federal student loans

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Brace for oil supply disruptions into 2027, U.S. says

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Ticker: Toyota recalls 655K Camrys over display error; Government fights tariff refunds

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'Dizzying positions': Judge hears arguments in lawsuit over $2B state contract awarded to politically connected firm

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New look, same hard-charging Boston Herald

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Government fights trade judge's order for tariff refunds to all importers

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Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances

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