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The first Friday, explained: Why the jobs report is more important than ever this year
The monthly employment roundup is perhaps the most significant economic indicator compiled by the government or private sector. 2:22 p.m.
GBH to launch ‘The Curiosity Desk’ radio show as ‘Boston Public Radio’ returns to two hours
The new show represents GBH’s first major editorial change since lawmakers cut federal funding to public media last year. 1:36 p.m.
Mass. marijuana repeal initiative faces new challenge as opponents allege fraud
The ballot committee leader says signatures were "collected with integrity." 10:58 a.m.
Mass General Brigham to take over insurer Fallon Health
The move consolidates the Massachusetts nonprofit insurance landscape amid challenging financial times. 9:33 a.m.
How viral photos of Maduro’s capture put a Maine apparel company in the spotlight
The founder of Origin USA, based in Farmington, Maine, said the company had sold over 1,000 hoodies in the aftermath of the viral photos. 9:25 a.m.
‘A little bit more certainty’: After shaky years, Mass. life science companies find glimmers of hope
Ahead of the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, biotech leaders and analysts say companies are better equipped for the new industry landscape. 8:39 a.m.
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OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Health to review test results, diets
Stories you may have missed from the world of business. 7:11 p.m.
A perfectly timed bet on Maduro’s fall draws scrutiny of prediction markets
The trade unfolded on an online platform that allows users to bet on the outcome of political elections, sporting events, and other real-world developments. 5:40 p.m.
Trump says he wants to ban large investors from buying houses, part of his affordability plan
President Trump is tapping into long-standing fears that corporate ownership of homes has pushed out traditional buyers, forcing more people to rent. 4:12 p.m.
New data point to ‘slow’ job market in Massachusetts
The 4.7 percent November jobless rate held at its September level, and state officials confirmed that October data will not be released because of the federal government shutdown. 3:54 p.m.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces it will cease operations
The family-owned company that operates the newspaper said it had lost more than $350 million over the past 20 years. 3:44 p.m.
Trump immigration policies and aging population slow US growth projection, budget office says
The nonpartisan budget office projected that US population will be 364 million in 30 years, 2.2 percent smaller than it had predicted at this time a year ago. 3:42 p.m.
Trump’s offshore wind project freeze draws lawsuits from states and developers
President Trump has been hostile to renewable energy technologies that produce electricity cleanly, particularly offshore wind. 12:11 p.m.
Developers once planned a 20-story tower at the Motor Mart Garage. Six years later, the project is up for sale.
The century-old garage, once the world’s largest parking structure, spans a full block where Bay Village meets Back Bay. 11:52 a.m.
