Event to honor Massachusetts workers hurt, killed

BOSTON — Massachusetts workers who were killed, injured or made ill on their job in 2013 will be honored at a special workers memorial event at the Statehouse. Monday's event will highlight some of the leading causes of death in the workplace, including...

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Germany stops job program for unemployed EU youths

ROSTOCK, Germany — Alessandro Risiglione couldn't land a steady job in Italy for years. The 25-year-old occasionally found work as a mail man and pizza baker in Turin, but he could barely make ends meet. So when he heard that the German government —...

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Strike at Chinese shoe factory ends partially

BEIJING — Most of the tens of thousands of workers who were striking at a massive Chinese shoe factory complex have returned to the job, labor activists said Saturday, enabling Adidas to resume production there. The Germany-based athletic wear giant...

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White House: Discrimination potential in data use

WASHINGTON — White House counselor John Podesta says a review of how the government and private sector use large sets of data has found that such information could be used to discriminate against people on issues such as housing and employment. The...

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Workplace Diversity Job Fair Monday, April 28, 2014

Workplace Diversity Job Fair Monday, April 28, 2014 10:00-4:00 Boston Marriott Copley Place 110 Huntington Ave., Boston Job seekers, don't miss this exciting opportunity The Boston Herald is hosting the 21st annual Workplace Diversity Job...

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Auto review: New Cadillac ELR is more flash than dash

Sky-high fins clung to old Cadillacs with swaying, raucous grace. Brash and a bit obnoxious, they gave the big, cushy cruisers the sort of strut and flash usually found in a French Quarter parade. I remember. As a sweaty gomer on a faded red Schwinn...

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Ford's profit falls 39 percent in first quarter

DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co.'s worldwide sales rose in the first quarter, propelled by growing strength in Asia and Europe. But weakness in North America dragged down the company's profit. Its earnings missed Wall Street's expectations, while revenue...

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Redesigned Camry, Sonata debut as competition heats up

The battle for buyers of family sedans — already the most competitive U.S. auto segment — will heat up this fall when Toyota and Hyundai launch dramatically restyled versions of their respective offerings, the Camry and the Sonata. A decade ago, the...

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Auto review: Jaguar F-Type a worthy heir to fabled E

Fifty-three years ago, in the afterglow of its 1961 debut, Enzo Ferrari described the Jaguar E-Type as "the most beautiful car ever made." That's right, Mr. Ferrari. Today, 50 years after I lusted after this sleek and unique Jag, 50 years after Jan...

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Auto review: Nissan adds economy to practicality in Pathfinder Hybrid

Take one of the best family-size crossover utility vehicles on the market, and add a gasoline-electric hybrid drive system to it, and you'll have the best of both worlds: versatility and efficiency. That's the theory behind the all-new 2014 Nissan Pathfinder...

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Mixed earnings leave US stocks without direction

NEW YORK — Mixed earnings from a large number of U.S. companies left the stock market without direction early Thursday, despite positive results from a handful of names including Apple and Caterpillar. 3M was among those whose results disappointed investors....

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Aetna's 1Q profit jumps 36 pct, forecast climbs

Aetna's first-quarter net income soared 36 percent, fueled by gains from a multi-billion-dollar acquisition, and the health insurer hiked its 2014 earnings forecast above Wall Street estimates. Its results breezed past analysts' expectations, and Aetna...

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Apple’s stock jumps after earnings top Wall Street expectations

Strong iPhone sales helped Apple Inc. blow through Wall Street expectations for its fiscal second quarter, sending its stock sharply up in after-hours trading. The Cupertino, Calif., company announced Monday it earned $10.2 billion, or $11.62 a share,...

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Dunkin' says bad weather hurt profit

NEW YORK — Dunkin' Brands on Thursday reported a lower profit for its first quarter, citing severe weather for dampening its U.S. sales. Its net income and sales missed Wall Street expectations and shares fell 3 percent to $47.59 in premarket trading....

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Markets muted despite Apple, Facebook

LONDON — Solid earnings from Apple helped shore up global markets on Thursday despite other disappointing earnings and an earlier hefty retreat in Tokyo. As well as delivering forecast-busting numbers, Apple impressed investors in its after-hours statement...

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Sales of new US homes plunge 14.5 percent in March

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans buying new homes plummeted in March to the slowest pace in eight months, a sign that real estate's spring buying season is off to a weak start. The Commerce Department said Wednesday that sales of new homes declined...

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A stock rally falters as US earnings disappoint

NEW YORK — A six-day rally on the stock market is petering out as some U.S. companies report earnings that disappoint investors. Norfolk Southern, Procter & Gamble and Avery Dennison all fell after reporting their latest quarterly financial results....

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Ex-CEO admits stealing from prominent NYC charity

NEW YORK — The politically connected former CEO of a prominent New York City charity has admitted he helped steal $5 million in an insurance scheme that authorities linked to campaign contributions. William Rapfogel pleaded guilty Wednesday to grand...

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Horse track warns 2014 racing season could be last

BOSTON — Suffolk Downs, New England's only thoroughbred facility, warned on Wednesday that the 2014 racing season would likely be the last one at the 79-year-old track unless Mohegan Sun is awarded the sole eastern Massachusetts resort casino license....

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US stocks edge lower after a six-day rally

NEW YORK — The stock market slipped Wednesday after rallying for six straight days as investors worked through another round of quarterly earnings reports from U.S. companies. Intuitive Surgical was among those reporting disappointed results. A worse-than-expected...

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McDonald's profit slips amid weak sales

NEW YORK — McDonald's is fighting to hold onto customers in the U.S. The world's biggest hamburger chain said sales at established U.S. locations fell 1.7 percent in the first quarter as guest counts fell. The company also saw customer counts decline...

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Grieving borrowers told to repay student loan

WASHINGTON — Some student loan borrowers who had a parent or grandparent co-sign the note are finding that they must immediately pay the loan in full if the relative dies. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says lenders have clauses in their contract...

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Novartis reshapes business with GSK, Lilly deals

GENEVA — Swiss pharmaceutical firm Novartis AG launched a major overhaul of its business Tuesday, unveiling a series of multibillion-dollar deals with Britain's GlaxoSmithKline PLC and the U.S.'s Eli Lilly & Co. that heralds more restructuring in...

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Google challenges nonprofits on ideas to use Glass

WASHINGTON — Google has a challenge for U.S. nonprofits. On Tuesday, the tech giant is asking nonprofit groups to propose ideas for how to use the Web-connected eyewear Google Glass in their work. Five charities that propose the best ideas by May 20...

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Stocks gains continue amid earnings and deals

NEW YORK — Stocks edged higher as more companies reported first-quarter earnings. The market also got a lift from deal news. Netflix rose after reporting a big jump in its earnings and Botox maker Allergan rose sharply on a takeover bid. KEEPING SCORE:...

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Stocks edge higher as major earnings week starts

NEW YORK — Stocks are edging higher as another big week for company earnings begins. Halliburton rose after the oil exploration company said it was profitable in the first-quarter after reporting a loss in the same period a year ago. Athenahealth, a...

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Homing in on survivors’ needs

A group of architects are donating their services to make the homes of marathon bombing survivors more accessible. Nearly 100 architects and 10 consultants have signed up to help through an effort called Renovate for Recovery, working with engineers,...

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High court to hear dispute about TV over Internet

WASHINGTON — Thirty years after failing to convince the Supreme Court of the threat posed by home video recordings, big media companies are back and now trying to rein in another technological innovation they say threatens their financial well-being....

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Asian stocks mixed after holiday weekend

BEIJING — Global stocks were mixed Monday in light trading after Japan reported a record annual trade deficit and investors looked ahead to economic data this week from China and South Korea. Oil declined but stayed above $104 per barrel amid concern...

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Stocks are mixed at start of a busy earnings week

NEW YORK — Stocks were mixed Monday at the start of another major week for company earnings. The Standard & Poor's 500 index is coming off its best week since July as first-quarter corporate earnings begin to come in. KEEPING SCORE: The Standard...

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Dart adapter flashes power

Laptops keep getting smaller and lighter, but chargers never seem to change — until now. A California-based company founded by a group of MIT graduate students has invented what it calls the world's smallest laptop-charger. Measuring 2.5 cubic inches...

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Coachella's young audience a marketers paradise

INDIO, Calif. — When it first started in 1999, Coachella was a couple of stages and a dance tent. Tickets were $65. A few dusty stands sold hot dogs and Cokes. It was the end of grunge and the start of a new millennium, and it was all about the music....

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