Hub’s data chief chats

Boston's chief information officer was in the Innovation District yesterday, talking about technology and city services with constituents. "Technology is something that is incredibly important to people," said Jascha Franklin-Hodge. "Issues around...

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Astronauts getting 3-D printer at space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The 3-D printing boom is about to invade space. NASA is sending a 3-D printer to the International Space Station in hopes that astronauts will be able to one day fix their spacecraft by cranking out spare parts on the spot. The...

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BRA backs housing on Mission Hill

City officials this week endorsed a proposed 
$138 million project that stands to transform the lower end of Mission Hill with the redevelopment of two long-vacant lots into 305,750 square feet of apartments and commercial space. Mission Hill Neighborhood...

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Mansion in fantasy league of its own

This 7,000-square-foot Tudor home on five acres in South Easton has been extensively upgraded, including a "greening" that added solar panels and hot water storage, a pellet stove and blown-in insulation, which have substantially cut utility expenses....

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Alibaba stock soars in jubilant trading debut

NEW YORK — Alibaba debuted as a publicly traded company Friday and swiftly climbed nearly 40 percent in a mammoth IPO that offered eager investors seemingly unlimited growth potential and a way to tap into the burgeoning Chinese middle class. The sharp...

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Tia Carrere lists mountain top estate in Topanga

A little birdie landed in our digital mailbox this morning to let us know that two-time Grammy winning actress/singer Tia Carrere put her multi-acre estate in Topanga, CA, up for grabs at $2,595,000. Property records show the season 5 "Celebrity Apprentice"...

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The Kuro taste: Peppery tang and hint of squid ink

TOKYO — The first Kuro, or black, burger had a black bun and sauce. Last year's edition, the Kuro Ninja, added a slice of (non-black) bacon to the signature black components. Now Burger King Japan is going black on black. The fast-food chain added black...

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Review: Larger iPhones eliminate reason to switch

NEW YORK — It's easy to dismiss Apple's new iPhones as merely catching up to Android. After all, phones running Google's Android system long have had larger screens. In addition, many Android phones already have the wireless chips that iPhones are getting...

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Yahoo rakes in another jackpot from Alibaba's IPO

SAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo is making amends for years of blundering with one smart move: an early investment in China's Alibaba Group that has turned into a multibillion-dollar boon. The latest windfall will be delivered with Alibaba's record-setting IPO...

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Head of Boston chamber of commerce stepping down

BOSTON — Paul Guzzi  is stepping down as president and chief executive of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, one of the region's more influential business groups. The chamber announced on Thursday that Guzzi was retiring after 18 years at...

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Review: Devices, apps act like one under iOS 8

NEW YORK — The scores of new features in Apple's software update for mobile devices can be boiled down to one word: unity. Many iPhone owners also have iPads and Mac computers, and family members are likely to have Apple devices, too. With the new iOS...

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Boston anchors Cunard anniversary plan

Luxury ocean liner service Cunard Line will cele­brate the 175th anniversary of its first trans-Atlantic crossing next year in Boston, where its Britannia mail steamer arrived from Liverpool in 1840 on the com­pany's first U.S. stop. Cunard's flagship...

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Marketing minds help Grammys stay relevant

Evan Greene, chief marketing officer for the Recording Academy, joined Boston Herald Radio's "Trending Now" with Joe Battenfeld and Adriana Cohen from the marketing and tech event, FutureM, to talk about how he helped make the Grammy Awards relevant...

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Supermarket feud impacts monthly job figures

BOSTON — Massachusetts is reporting a loss of more than 5,000 jobs in August and the state's unemployment rate jumped two-tenths of a point, with the blame being largely put on "temporary employment disruptions" in the retail sector. While Thursday's...

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Fed keeps rates low, but brace for the inevitable

WASHINGTON — Record-low interest rates will be around for at least a few more months, the Federal Reserve made clear Wednesday. Enjoy the easy money while it lasts. By mid-2015, economists expect the Fed to abandon a nearly 6-year-old policy of keeping...

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US homebuilder confidence soars in September

U.S. homebuilders' confidence in the market for new, single-family homes surged this month to the highest level in nearly nine years. The brighter outlook reflects growing optimism that sales will increase over the next six months. That could potentially...

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Cuts to food stamps will only hit 4 states

WASHINGTON — Cuts to the nation's food stamp program enacted this year are only affecting four states, far from the sweeping overhaul that Republicans had pushed, an Associated Press review has found. As a result, it's unclear whether the law will realize...

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Stocks up in early trading ahead of Fed statement

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks edged higher in morning trading Wednesday as investors waited for a Federal Reserve statement on interest rates following a two-day meeting. Shares of DuPont and FedEx surged. KEEPING SCORE: The Standard & Poor's 500 index...

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Barcelona, Spain, tops innovative cities contest

NEW YORK — Barcelona, Spain, captured the grand prize in a competition that spurs cities to develop novel approaches to improve urban life, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced Wednesday. Barcelona was awarded 5 million euro ($6.5 million) as top finisher....

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Gov. dismisses report pegging ACA costs at $1B

BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick is sharply criticizing a report that puts a price tag of about $1 billion on the implementation of the federal Affordable Care Act in Massachusetts. The Pioneer Institute, a conservative-leaning think tank, said in a report...

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Social Security resumes mailing benefit statements

WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration has resumed mailing statements to workers letting them know the estimated benefits they will get when they retire. The agency stopped mailing the statements to most workers two years ago to save money....

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Netflix recruits Judd Apatow, handing 2-season order to Lesley Arfin comedy 'Love'

Netflix has given an eye-popping two-season commitment to a comedy series from Judd Apatow and "Girls" alum Lesley Arfin that offers an unvarnished take on a modern relationship. "Love," produced by Legendary TV, will star "Community" player Gillian...

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House panel: Safety agency mishandled GM recall

WASHINGTON — The government's auto safety agency should have discovered General Motors' faulty ignition switches seven years before the company recalled 2.6 million cars to fix the deadly problem, a House committee majority charged Tuesday in a new report....

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Jindal: Obama hasn't done enough to harness energy

WASHINGTON — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal says President Barack Obama's administration has failed to do enough to harness the nation's energy potential. The possible Republican presidential candidate says Obama's policies have limited oil and natural...

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Morena films, Alexandra Lebret launch Mare Nostrum Productions

MADRID - Morena Films ("Comandante," "Che," "Cell 211"), one of Spain's best-financed and most international of producers, and Alexandra Lebret, managing director of the European Producers Club, have teamed to launch Mare Nostrum Productions, a joint...

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Detroit bankruptcy trial resumes after settlement

DETROIT — A judge refused to extend a timeout Monday in Detroit's bankruptcy trial after a deal with a major creditor removed another opponent from the city's plan to exit the largest Chapter 9 case in U.S. history. A bond insurer, Financial Guaranty...

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Microsoft to acquire 'Minecraft' maker for $2.5 billion

Microsoft said it reached an agreement to acquire Mojang AB, the Swedish game developer behind the blockbuster "Minecraft" franchise, in a deal worth $2.5 billion. Microsoft said its investments in cloud and mobile technologies will let "Minecraft"...

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ZF buying TRW Automotive for about $11.74B

LIVONIA, Mich. — ZF Friedrichshafen AG is buying Michigan-based TRW Automotive for approximately $11.74 billion. The German company will pay $105.60 per TRW share, a 2 percent premium to its Friday closing price of $103.85. The companies put the transaction's...

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Microsoft to buy 'Minecraft' maker for $2.5B

NEW YORK — Microsoft will acquire the maker of the long-running hit game Minecraft for $2.5 billion as the company continues to invest in its Xbox gaming platform and looks to grab attention on mobile phones. The technology company said it will buy...

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Roman Catholic bishops support casino law repeal

BOSTON — Roman Catholic leaders in Massachusetts are urging residents to vote in favor of November's ballot question to repeal the state's casino law. Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley, Worcester Bishop Robert McManus, Springfield Bishop Mitchell Rozanski...

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Bottle bill foes pour cash into campaign

Well-funded opponents of a ballot question to expand Massachusetts' bottle bill to include 5-cent deposits on bottled water, juice and sports drinks will begin a TV advertising campaign tomorrow to push their cause before the November election. But...

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Sun-exposure tracking device to help users see the light

A MassChallenge finalist says it's developed the first solar-powered, wearable sun-exposure tracker to improve energy, mood and focus, regulate sleep cycle, and monitor ultraviolet light exposure. Founded by two Harvard Medical School psychiatry professors,...

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MassChallenge’s global scale

MassChallenge, already the world's largest startup accelerator and competition — with programs in Boston, Israel and, in the coming months, the U.K. — continues to push the envelope of international expansion, exploring the possibility of similar programs...

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Samsung accuses LG execs of damaging its products

SEOUL, South Korea — Samsung Electronics Co. has accused senior executives of domestic rival LG Electronics Inc. of intentionally vandalizing its washing machines at retail stores in Germany and has asked for an official investigation. In a statement...

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Skin shocks used at Mass. school draw FDA look

CANTON, Mass. — Some cut themselves. Others slam their heads against walls or desks — so hard that one girl detached both retinas and a young man triggered a stroke. Another pulled out all his teeth. Self-injury is one of the most difficult behaviors...

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