Cozy and chic in North End condo

This charming brick-and-beam condo sits on a quiet street at the edge of the North End just two blocks from the waterfront. The two-bedroom unit at 108 Fulton St., part of a five-unit building, had a major makeover in 2008 including a renovated kitchen...

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Car parts plant blast in China kills 65, hurts 100

BEIJING — At least 65 people were killed Saturday by an explosion at an eastern Chinese automotive parts factory that supplies General Motors, state media reported. The blast at the factory in the city of Kunshan in Jiangsu province also left more than...

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Asia stocks dip on Dow drop, China data cuts loss

HONG KONG — Most Asian stock markets dipped on Friday following a big sell-off on Wall Street but losses were limited by optimistic reports on China's economy. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index dropped 0.3 percent to 15,572.38 and Hong...

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SouthField offers unCommons value

The newest apartment complex in SouthField has just opened and almost half the units are already leased. The 72-unit Commons on the Green at the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station offers the amenities you'd find in a new city complex with rents...

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As US economy accelerates, Fed remains cautious

WASHINGTON — After a grim start to 2014, the U.S. economy has rebounded with vigor and should show renewed strength into next year. That was the general view of analysts Wednesday after the government estimated that the economy grew at a fast 4 percent...

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Asian markets drift after US Fed stays course

MUMBAI, India — Asian stock markets were uninspired by an upbeat report on the U.S. economy, with most drifting lower Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve said it would make further cuts to its monetary stimulus as expected. KEEPING SCORE: The Hang...

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US economy likely showed big rebound last quarter

WASHINGTON — After a dismal start to the year reflecting a harsh winter, the U.S. economy showed signs of rebounding in the spring, with many forecasters expecting growth to be even stronger in the second half of the year. The government on Wednesday...

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Critics hit $1B BCEC expansion signed by gov

Critics are warning that a newly signed $1 billion bill to expand the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center could drag the Hub into a pricing war with other cities for a shrinking industry's business. "You now have so many more convention square feet...

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Study: 35 percent in US facing debt collectors

WASHINGTON — More than 35 percent of Americans have debts and unpaid bills that have been reported to collection agencies, according to a study released Tuesday by the Urban Institute. These consumers fall behind on credit cards or hospital bills. Their...

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Asia stocks rise modestly ahead of US, China data

SEOUL, South Korea — Asian stock markets posted modest gains Tuesday as investors treaded cautiously ahead of U.S. and Chinese economic reports later this week. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's Nikkei 225 added 0.5 percent to 15,604.80 and South Korea's Kospi...

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Americans back net neutrality

Read through the public comments on the FCC's proposed rules on net neutrality and you might have to do a double-take. You might come to the conclusion that Americans care about freedom of speech on the Internet. You might even begin to believe that...

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Amazon enters smartphone fray

Amazon Fire Phone (AT&T, Amazon.com, starting at $199.99 with contract) Amazon's first smartphone is packed with exclusive features. The Fire Phone includes Amazon's live customer service Mayday button, unlimited cloud storage of photos, sensors...

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Startup’s videos find suitable employees

A few years ago, when Rob Hunter owned ice cream stores and one of his greatest challenges was finding good employees, he had an epiphany one day when a girl whose only experience was babysitting and playing soccer dropped off a resume replete with spelling...

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Helping veterans connect to companies

A coalition of Bay State companies, advocates and veterans is aiming to help vets translate skills they already have to the offices of tech companies. "The goal is to help employers connect more effectively with a growing number of veterans who are...

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