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Don't Buy a Home Just Because Interest Rates Are Low—Here Are 4 Things to Consider First
Over half of renters, 58%, say the Covid-19 pandemic has spurred their desire to own a home. But here’s what to consider before rushing to buy.
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Boston Mayor, RI Governor Among Biden Adds to Economic Team
President-elect Joe Biden on Friday introduced the governor of Rhode Island, the mayor of Boston and a small-business advocate from California as the newest members of his economic team.
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Congress Approves $25 Billion in Rental Assistance. Here's How to Apply
Congress has established a $25 billion fund to help people who’ve fallen behind on their rent in the pandemic. Wondering if you qualify, and how to apply?
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Statue Depicting Lincoln With Freed Black Man on His Knees Removed in Boston
A controversial statue featuring President Abraham Lincoln with a freed Black man on his knees has been removed from Boston’s Park Square. Boston officials decided over the summer to take down “The Emancipation Group,” a replica of a statue in Washington, after thousands of people signed a petition for it to be removed. Petition creator Tory Bullock said at...
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Boston Doctor Has Allergic Reaction to Moderna's COVID Vaccine, Uses Own EpiPen
A Boston doctor had an allergic reaction after receiving Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, according to the hospital where he works, but is doing well. Boston Medical Center confirmed Friday night that Dr. Hossein Sadrzadeh, who reportedly has a severe shellfish allergy, was taken to the emergency department after his first dose of the Cambridge-based company’s vaccine. It’s the...
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Easy and Elegant Cocktail Recipes for Celebrating the Holidays at Home
From sweet treats to serious spiced drinks, here are CNBC Global Traveler’s picks for simple yet chic cocktails to make at home for Christmas to the New Year.
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Boston Police Sgt. Placed on Leave, DA Investigating Body Cam Videos That Show ‘Troubling' Footage
A Boston police sergeant has been placed on leave and the Suffolk County district attorney is investigating after body cam videos released in a report Friday appeared to show officers using excessive force, bragging about attacking demonstrators, discussing arrest quotas and the use of police cruisers as weapons, and relentlessly targeting protesters with pepper spray and batons. Mayor Marty Walsh…
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Nor'easter Blankets East Coast in Snow
Nearly 10,000 customers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were without power as of Thursday morning after a winter storm moved through the region overnight.
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Evictions Have Led to Hundreds of Thousands of Additional Covid-19 Cases, Research Finds
Expiring state eviction bans have led to hundreds of thousands of additional coronavirus cases, new research finds.
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Biogen Conference in Boston Now Tied to More than 300,000 Coronavirus Cases
A biotech conference held at a Boston hotel in late February that had already been blamed for the initial spread of the coronavirus in eastern Massachusetts has now been tied to hundreds of thousands of cases of the virus globally. The two-day Biogen conference at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf hotel is responsible for infecting as many as 330,000 people…
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The Old North Church in Boston is Reckoning With Its Dark Past
A famous Boston church that was renowned for its place at the center of Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride is reckoning with its discovery that its 18th Century congregation was a gathering place for slave traders. Today, the Old North Church & Historic Site is shining a light on its dark history.
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Here's How to Tell If You Should Stop Saving for Retirement If You're Struggling Financially Right Now
Many Americans are struggling financially amid the pandemic. But when does it make sense to cut back on retirement savings?
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Meet the Real-Life ‘Buddy the Elf' Whose Heartwarming Reunion With His Dad Went Viral
If you’re at home marathoning your way through holiday movies, there’s a good chance “Elf,” starring Will Ferrell, might find its way into the mix. In the film, Ferrell’s character Buddy goes to New York City shortly before the holidays to find and meet his biological father after a lifetime at the North Pole. He’d thought he was just...
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Gigantic Sinkhole Discovered in Boston Neighborhood Park
A mystery is unfolding at a park in Dorchester, Massachusetts, after a gaping, 40-foot deep, 3.5-foot wide sinkhole was discovered. “It’s forty feet deep. You can’t even see the bottom of it,” said Kristin Bergeson, who was walking her dog in Ronan Park. “At first we thought they were redigging for a light post or something then we looked...
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The CDC Banned Evictions. Tens of Thousands Have Still Occurred
As the country was headed into an unprecedented housing crisis, the CDC banned most evictions. Many renters are still being forced to leave their homes.
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Shareholders Challenge the Companies They Invest in to Promote Good in the World
Financial advisors, active asset owners and investment managers deploy shareholder advocacy to make corporations notice and respond to shareholder concerns.
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Boston Market Small Group Orders Surge Triple Digits as CDC Urges Thanksgiving Gathering Limits
With group dinner orders up 172% headed into Thanksgiving, Boston Market President Randy Miller said it’s a sign Americans are heeding officials’ advice.
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Why Day Trading Isn't the Best Strategy for First-Time Investors, According to a Financial Planner
You may have seen a lot of people successfully day trading this year, but first-time investors should tread carefully, says CFP Eric Roberge.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic Derailed Her ‘Dream Job' But This College Grad Found an Amazing Experience — Jumping in a Lake
College Voices 2020: Emily McCarthy didn’t expect to be jumping in a lake after graduation. But she learned an important lesson about life — and her career.
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1st Drug for Rare Rapid-Aging Disease Extends Kids' Lives
The first treatment has been approved for a rare disease that causes rapid aging in children