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Boston Globe - Politics
White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint -- The White House is laying out a new framework that it wants Congress to use to shape national rules for artificial intelligence without curbing growth in the sector.
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Live updates - High oil prices knock down stocks and erase Wall Street's hopes for a cut to interest rates. Follow live updates. Stocks also bent under the weight of leaping yields in the bond market.19 minutes ago
Wu administration tells department heads its freezing some spending amid budget crunch -- City of Boston department heads must "limit overtime spending to non-discretionary duties," and the city is strictly limiting "non-personnel" spending, according to a memo obtained by the Globe.19 minutes ago
Judge rules US government overreached with transgender health care declaration19 minutes ago
Many states count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. Those grace periods could go away. -- Whether that extra time should be allowed is at the heart of a case that will be argued Monday before the Supreme Court.3 hours ago
Vance to visit Hungary days before Orbán's election challenge, foreign minister says -- The vice president's planned trip would come after Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the capital Budapest last month, where he strongly endorsed Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's candidacy.3 hours ago
Dropkick Murphys to perform at No Kings rally in Boston5 hours ago
'It's laughable': Election officials pour cold water on MAGA midterm overhaul11 hours ago
Trump jokes about Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister: 'Who knows better about surprise?'1 day ago
Jerome Powell, people of the Twin Cities of Minnesota to receive JFK Profile in Courage awards1 day ago
For media, a premium view at the Mass. GOP convention comes at a cost: $500 -- To help cover the cost of hosting its nominating convention in April, the Massachusetts Republican Party is offering media outlets a spot on its new "media row" inside Worcester's DCU Center. It costs $500.3 hours ago
'There are just no dollars': Mass. towns consider cuts to cherished public institutions amid deepening budget crisis -- From zoos to libraries to skating rinks, local leaders are forced to make financial sacrifices as budgets tighten and costs climb.6 hours ago
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Clergy seek court order to allow pastoral access to immigrants held at Minneapolis ICE facility5 hours ago
Democrats aim to turn Trump's tariffs against GOP in campaigns for governor5 hours ago
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says Iran can no longer enrich uranium. See how the day unfolded.6 hours ago
Israel says it will hold off striking key Iranian natural gas field as war rattles energy markets11 hours ago