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White House chief of staff to meet with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology -- The meeting comes after tensions have run hot between the Trump administration and the safety-conscious Anthropic.
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Live updates - Oil prices fall sharply and Wall Street rallies to a record as Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz. Follow live updates. A freer flow of oil could take pressure off prices not only for gasoline but also for groceries and all kinds of other products.1 hour ago
Supreme Court hands win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana -- The 8-0 procedural decision gives the companies a new day in federal court after a state jury ordered Chevron to pay upward of $740 million to clean up damage to the state's coastline.5 hours ago
Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk pushes to ban cameras from court -- Tyler Robinson is due in court as his attorneys press their claims that biased coverage is tainting potential jurors in his aggravated murder case.6 hours ago
Federal judge dismisses Trump administration's 'fishing expedition' for R.I. voter records3 hours ago
Todd Lyons, ICE head and South Boston native, on why he's leaving the Trump administration4 hours ago
To remake higher ed, Trump is about to unleash his strongest tool yet7 hours ago
Senate fund-raising hauls are getting especially bonkers. Here is why.12 hours ago
'Pass the torch.' Dark-money group, led by a Moulton donor, targets Markey's 50-year tenure in Washington. -- MA Progress Action, a self-described 501(c)(4) organization, on Wednesday unveiled an ad invoking a fictional ailment: "Chronic Reelection Disorder."9 hours ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM - Mass. is the only state in New England with an age of consent loophole. The time to close it is now. Every state in New England has closed it. Why won't we?4 hours ago
'A job that's equal for everyone.' Wu appoints Rodney Marshall as Boston's first Black fire commissioner -- Rodney Marshall is a 35-year veteran of the Boston Fire Department, and will be its 45th commissioner.23 hours ago
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Trump's lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president's $10 billion lawsuit12 minutes ago
Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidency3 hours ago
Trump and Iranian foreign minister say Strait of Hormuz is fully open5 hours ago
ICE acting director and South Boston native Todd Lyons will resign, DHS says12 hours ago