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- Judge denies move to block sale of Upper Crust restaurant leases
- Mass. gas prices are up 4 cents a gallon, the first weekly increase since October
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Ovuline raises $1.4 million for procreation aider apps
Cambridge startup Ovuline is pretty clear about its mission: "We make babies."
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Mass. gas is up 4 cents a gallon
Gas in Massachusetts is $3.459 a gallon, the first weekly increase locally since early October, AAA Southern New England said. (Globe)
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Development projects around Greater Boston
Development in the region is bouncing back after the economic downturn put the brakes on some plans.
10 banks agree to pay $8.5B for foreclosure abuse
Ten major banks and mortgage companies agreed Monday to pay $8.5 billion to settle federal complaints that they wrongfully foreclosed on homeowners who should have been allowed to stay in their homes.
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GOP scoffs at Obama's "no-negotiation" vow on debt
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says he absolutely will not let Republicans use a debt ceiling crisis to extract deeper federal spending cuts. Congressional Republicans of all stripes say Obama has no choice but to accept the spending cuts they want in exchange for a hike in the national debt limit. ( 01/07/2013 12:43 PM )
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Google executive chairman arrives in North Korea
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) -- Google's chairman wants a first-hand look at North Korea's economy and social media during his private visit Monday to the communist nation, his delegation said, despite misgivings in Washington over the timing of the trip. ( 01/07/2013 12:44 PM )
Personal Finance
High-mpg gas cars may be better than hybrids
Manufacturers are building faster and more powerful fuel-efficient cars, making them more attractive than their predecessors.
7 ways to get organized for the tax year
Filing taxes doesn't have to be an ordeal, and it can be less frustrating and less time-consuming if you have all the material at your fingertips.
Technology
Consumer Electronics Show, Las Vegas
Globe technology reporter Hiawatha Bray is at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Follow his live blog here.
Atom smasher hiatus sets stage for more discovery
The world’s largest and most powerful atom smasher goes into a 2-year hibernation in March, as engineers carry out a revamp to help it reach maximum energy levels.
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Global regulators agree on bank asset rules
BERLIN (AP) -- International banking regulators agreed Sunday on global rules meant to ensure banks keep enough cash in hand to survive future market crises, and gave banks until 2019 to comply fully. ( 01/07/2013 12:43 PM )
Top ten Greater Boston sales of 2012
So how nuts are home prices around here? Well check out the top ten sales of 2012, which range from $12.5 million for a 15,000-square-foot...
Chat live with Job Doc Elaine Varelas
Elaine Varelas, managing partner of Keystone Partners in Boston, has...
Winter buster: You could be driving in Cape Town
As you sit and complain about how cold it's gotten, wondering when the next snowfall will arrive and how much it will wreck your commute, I could not care less. It's not that I don't care about you, even......
Marketwire Press Releases
- Antiques Roadshow 2013 Tour Is Bigger Than Ever (Marketwire, 01/07/2013)
- Radius Provides Update on Pivotal Phase 3 Program for BA058-SC Injection (Marketwire, 01/07/2013)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc. Lead by Example, Go Head-to-Head in "Holiday Activity Challenge" Sponsored by Virgin HealthMiles (Marketwire, 01/07/2013)
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