Death at Pinehills spurs probe

The owner of Diaz Construction Co., whose worker was killed on a Plymouth job site Tuesday, said the Avon company tries to go "by the book" when it comes to safety. But Leonel Diaz's company has been cited by the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health...

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Cambridge single-family fresh from makeover

This unassuming two-family in North Cambridge has been converted into an upscale single-family home. Built in 1894, the 2,100-
square-foot three-bedroom home at 225 Rindge Ave. was recently renovated with new systems and wiring, higher ceilings, slate...

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Scion FR-S: Sporty ride
 at a great price

I loved the reaction I got to the 2013 Scion FR-S — is this a Porsche? Not quite, but this is a true sports car indeed. I was quickly relieved to find the FR-S wasn't just a sports car lite made for kids fresh out of school looking for glitz with nothing...

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Initial jobless claims up Initial jobless claims rose by 7,000 last week, according to the Labor Department, but the overall trend points to an improving job market. New jobless claims rose to 343,000 last week after dropping by 22,000 the week before....

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USO not sweet on NECCO

A Revere candy maker's 2009 "salute to the troops" partnership with the USO has turned sour. The nonprofit United Service Organizations Inc., which supports American troops and their families, is suing New England Confectionery Co. for alleged trademark...

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Study: Consolidate state’s 105 pension systems

Consolidating the administration of the state's 105 public employee retirement systems would save nearly $25 million annually in employment costs and stipends that could be used to pay off unfunded pension liability, according to a new study. The Pioneer...

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Gov't needs $95.51 per share to break even on GM

DETROIT — General Motors stock would have to sell for $95.51 per share for taxpayers to break even on bailing out the company, according to a government watchdog's report released Wednesday. That price is about three times what GM shares are selling...

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LG's profit falls on weak TV demand, handset costs

SEOUL, South Korea — LG Electronics' latest quarterly report underlined challenges facing global electronics makers as weak TV demand and stiffer competition in smartphones undermine profit. The results Wednesday showed an 8 percent decline in April-June...

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True-crime writer Ann Rule sues Seattle newspaper

SEATTLE — True-crime author Ann Rule is suing a weekly Seattle newspaper, saying she was defamed in 2011 when the fiance of a convicted killer wrote a lengthy article accusing her of "sloppy storytelling." The lawsuit, filed in King County Superior...

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Co. out to create autism blood test, with Google’s funding

A Lexington company will use a $15.4 million funding round led by Google Ventures to determine whether a blood test can lead to earlier diagnosis of autism in children. SynapDx will use the funding to complete a clinical trial of 660 children between...

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Hasbro misses mark 
on quarterly earnings Hasbro's second-quarter net income fell 16 percent, hurt by cautious consumer spending and a steep drop in sales of boys' toys. Toy industry sales have been in a slight decline all year, stung by a video game...

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World stock rise as China slowdown jitters ease

SEOUL, South Korea — World stock markets rose Tuesday as fears of a sharp economic slowdown in China eased. Chinese media said Premier Li Keqiang had vowed growth wouldn't go below 7 percent, suggesting Beijing will take measures to support the world's...

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Survey: Brighter US economic outlook boosts hiring

WASHINGTON — Companies are increasingly confident the economy will grow at a modest pace over the next year and are hiring more, according to a survey of business economists. Nearly one-third of the economists surveyed by the National Association for...

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Pump prices jump 12 cents, AAA sees further rise

American motorists are bracing for further increases in gas pump prices this summer after average national prices rose 12 cents in the past week alone. AAA says drivers are experiencing "sticker shock" as increased summer demand, unrest in Egypt and...

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Emerging economies give Philips a Q2 profit boost

AMSTERDAM — Royal Philips Electronics NV says its net profit in the second quarter soared to €317 million ($416 million) from €102 million in the same period last year partly thanks to stronger sales of consumer products like shavers in emerging economies....

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Boston Entrepreneur Olympics goes for gold

Don't necessarily expect any new world records to be set at Boston's inaugural Entrepreneurs Olympics on Aug. 1. But do expect fun — and for a good cause. There will be basketball, volleyball, a 5K race and high jump. But for $20, you can also watch...

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Mastectomy aid eases recovery

Before she woke up in the hospital after her mastectomy 12 years ago, Cathy McGrath knew her breast would be gone. What she didn't plan for was multiple post-surgical drains — little plastic bulbs with a long tube — to collect fluid. "I was really taken...

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If you’re smelling burning oil, look out for a leak

I have a 2005 Mazda 6 with the 3-liter V6 engine and 70,000 miles. I do my own oil changes and for the past several changes have noticed a strong smell of burning oil when stopped at lights or in traffic, lasting three weeks after I have done the oil...

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