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Thousands navigate more lane changes on the Washington Bridge

The first few days have underscored some of the traffic and safety issues that Rhode Island drivers will face in the next two years or more.

Back Bay Hilton hotel sells for $171 million
The new ownership is planning a $25-30 million renovation to the 40 Dalton St. property, namely to the guest rooms, the lobby, and other public areas.

Misinformation roiled the 2016 and 2020 elections. Here’s what to expect as 2024 races heat up.
From deepfake robocalls to false claims from candidates, here's what you should be aware of as Nov. 5 draws closer.

TALKING POINTS
Retail sales were up in March
Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

Tesla will lay off more than 10 percent of workers
The job cuts, amounting to about 14,000 people, come as the company faces increasing competition and declining sales.

Ship that caused bridge collapse had apparent electrical issues while still docked, source says
The FBI said it was investigating whether any laws might have been broken.

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BoZton, a video series for The Hub's Gen Zers

In Chapter One, we break down the burdens of housing for the city's Gen Z population.
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Tech Power Players 50 list of 2023

Our second annual ranking spotlights leaders keeping New England’s technology scene vibrant in a challenging climate.
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BOLD TYPES

Jarred Johnson talks transit advocacy

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ON THE STREET

Framingham is once again reinventing itself

The On the Street series looks at the past, present, and future of neighborhoods in Greater Boston.
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Biden administration agrees to provide $6.4 billion to Samsung for making computer chips in Texas

The funding announced Monday by the Commerce Department is part of a total investment in the cluster that, with private money, is expected to exceed $40 billion.

US regional banks dramatically step up loans to oil and gas

The list of banks includes Citizens Financial Group Inc., BOK Financial Corp., and Truist Securities Inc., according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

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MGB isn’t a white knight. The state’s powers are limited. And the Steward hospital mess has no end in sight.

Mass General Brigham hasn’t tipped its hand, at least not publicly, and Governor Maura Healey hasn’t said much other than she wants Steward out of Massachusetts.

New rules for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act include divisive accommodations for abortion

The language means that workers can ask for time off to obtain an abortion and recover from the procedure.

Neumora Therapeutics shares fall after rabbits dosed with schizophrenia drug have convulsions

Shares of Neumora Therapeutics fell more than 15 percent Monday morning after an announcement that a clinical trial was paused.

Bold Types

Curry College president Jay Gonzalez offers job guarantee to grads

Bold Types is our weekly roundup of the movers and shakers on Boston's business scene.

Tesla to cut over 10% of workforce in global retrenchment

The carmaker is struggling with slowing demand for electric vehicles.

Biden administration agrees to provide $6.4 billion to Samsung for making computer chips in Texas

The funding announced Monday by the Commerce Department is part of a total investment in the cluster that, with private money, is expected to exceed $40 billion.

Tax Day reveals a major split in how President Biden and Donald Trump would govern

The presidential candidates have conflicting ideas about how much to reveal about their own finances and the best ways to boost the economy through tax policy.

Injured workers have little recourse against rogue employers. A new bill could change that.

Proposed legislation would allow the attorney general to enforce a law holding employers accountable for trying to deny workers' comp claims.

CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS

Building much-needed housing at the old Fort Devens seems simple. It isn’t.

An agreement between the three towns that the old Army base straddles is just the first step in efforts to lift a longstanding housing cap there.

Bold Types

WBZ-TV anchor leaves his dream job, and pens an essay about it

In an essay in Boston magazine, Liam Martin detailed his own emotional struggles, not to mention the physical challenge of waking up at 2:15 a.m. for the morning shift.

A new version of Scrabble aims to make the word-building game more accessible

Scrabble is getting a bit of a makeover, at least in Europe.

Biden’s student loan repayment plan is being challenged. Here’s what to know.

The SAVE repayment program was meant to become a permanent fixture of the federal student loan system, offering a more affordable path to repayment, particularly for lower-income borrowers.

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Mayor Wu disappoints development industry by shelving tax break talks

Michelle Wu had offered hope that some kind of tax incentive would jump-start stalled housing projects.

Norwood lawmaker presses Governor Healey to facilitate a deal to reopen local Steward hospital

Representative John H. Rogers filed a budget amendment calling on the administration to authorize the sale or lease of Norwood Hospital to "Mass General Brigham or any other such high-quality health care provider."