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Boston Globe - Business

What to know about the Jones Act as Trump considers a waiver during the Iran war - The Trump administration has said that it might suspend maritime shipping requirements under the more than century-old law.

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Judge quashes Justice Department subpoena against Fed Chair Jerome Powell in blow to investigation -- A judge said that a "mountain of evidence suggests" that the purpose of the subpoenas was simply to pressure the Fed to cut its key interest rate, as President Trump has repeatedly demanded.

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Cuba's president confirms US talks as island's energy and economic crises intensify -- Cuba has held talks with the US government marking the first time the Caribbean country has confirmed widespread speculation about discussions with the Trump administration.

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Head of federal health agency ARPA-H pledges to maintain a presence in Massachusetts -- The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health pledged this week to maintain a physical presence in the state, after there was concern that the local research hub was shutting down.

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Trump signs executive orders aimed at addressing home affordability concerns ahead of midterms -- The executive orders show how the Trump administration is seeking to put more of a policy emphasis on the importance of home ownership.

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John F. Burns, prize-winning foreign correspondent for The New York Times, dies at 81 -- His four-decade career at the Times included two Pulitzers and took him from South Africa to China, to Moscow, Bosnia, and across the Middle East.

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'We need to hit the brakes': Plummeting pot prices are tanking the Massachusetts marijuana industry

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Everyone thinks they're addicted to their phones — but these people really are

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Poor Clare nuns are 'in a state of crisis' as Boston holds up housing plan for years

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Pierre Terjanian is leading the MFA into a new era -- 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 2025 Tech Power Players list -- The Globe's fourth annual list of the most influential people in tech shows an innovation scene ready for a comeback.

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Can Boston's innovation scene get its mojo back?

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The state of Boston tech, at a glance

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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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Track grocery prices in Mass. and across the United States

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Explore rent estimates and trends all over Eastern Mass.

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Why nearly 15,000 Bostonians live in 'pharmacy deserts'

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Have a consumer problem? The Globe's Fine Print columnist wants to help.

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Listen to Globe Opinion's podcast, 'Say More with Shirley Leung'

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Sign up for Trendlines, the business newsletter from Larry Edelman

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Cuba's president confirms US talks as island's energy and economic crises intensify

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After botched effort, MassDOT starts new bidding process to redo highway service plazas

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Cyberattack tied to war in Iran has Mass General Brigham on alert

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Here are the richest people in Massachusetts, according to Forbes

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US economy expanded at sluggish 0.7% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading first estimate

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Construction unions could play a key role in rent control fight

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Congressional Democrats say Trump tariffs will cost US households more than $2,500 this year

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Foxborough Select Board, finally satisfied, unanimously approves World Cup security funding deal

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Oil shock's tentacles grip world economy

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R.I. Senate unveils plan to create URI medical school — starting with $5 million

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R.I. Senate debates tax exemptions for data centers

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Stryker attack mirrors tactics used in Iran‑aligned hacks

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Zealand Pharma CEO says drugmaker will open a Boston research hub

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Dean Kamen resigns from nonprofit FIRST after Epstein review finds 'no evidence of misconduct' but 'errors in judgment'

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Health spending surges past state benchmark, again

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The Sports Bra, a sports bar dedicated to showing women's sports, expanding to Maine

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