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Charting the global economy: US employers stay cautious on hires - The US labor market showed few hints of changing from its low-hiring, low-firing cadence at the close of 2025.

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Charting the global economy: US employers stay cautious on hires -- The US labor market showed few hints of changing from its low-hiring, low-firing cadence at the close of 2025.

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Vitol, Trafigura are in talks with US refiners to gauge interest in Venezuelan oil -- The energy-trading giants obtained preliminary US Treasury licenses to sell the barrels, according to people with knowledge of the situation. Both have notified major US fuel makers about an upcoming offer, one of the people said.

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Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as authorities intensify crackdown on demonstrators -- With the internet down in Iran and phone lines cut off, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult. But the death toll in the protests has grown to at least 65 people killed and over 2,300 others detained, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency. Iranian state TV is reporting on security force casualties while portraying control over the nation.

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Mexico oil shipment reaches Cuba amid growing tensions with US -- A tanker carrying between 85,000 and 90,000 barrels of oil arrived in Havana from Mexico amid growing tensions with the US over the shipments after the fall of Venezuela's ousted President Nicolás Maduro last week.

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Trump promises oil executives 'total safety' if they invest in Venezuela after Maduro ouster -- Since the raid to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, President Trump has quickly pivoted to portraying the move as an economic opportunity for the US.

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'A little bit more certainty': After shaky years, Mass. life science companies find glimmers of hope

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Universities are in the spotlight. So what is it like in a UMass politics class right now?

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Families are leaving Boston. What is Boston's millennial mom mayor doing about that?

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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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TECH POWER PLAYERS 50

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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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MCCA board taps John Barros to be interim executive director

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Senators advance bill enabling businesses to shift charge credit card fees to customers

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Cannabis sales inched higher in 2025 to record $1.65 billion

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Boston-based Aktis, backed by Eli Lilly, jumps 24% after $318 million US IPO

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Jaylen Brown suggests NBA players should be able to get equity in their teams

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As World Cup nears, state report says 'more needs to be done'

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L.L. Bean promotes company executive Greg Elder as its next CEO

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Trump meets with oil executives at the White House on Friday, seeking investments in Venezuela

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Market Basket ranks among the nation's top supermarket chains — but not No. 1

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Sluggish hiring closes out a frustrating year for job seekers though unemployment slips to 4.4%

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After whiplash on federal research funding, how much less did Massachusetts receive in 2025?

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Paying more for a computer? Blame it on AI.

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Property tax bills are coming in hot. Should you file for an abatement?

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After a mass shooting, should schools like Brown University demolish the site of violence?

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Trump says he wants government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds in a push to bring down mortgage rates

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Boston nightclub's license reinstated after death of woman, but ordered to submit safety plan

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