Google embraces 'mobile-friendly' sites in search shake-up

SAN FRANCISCO — Google is about to change the way its influential search engine recommends websites on smartphones and tablets in a shift that's expected to sway where millions of people shop, eat and find information. The revised formula, scheduled...

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Breaking even tough to do in Boston market

On the fence about renting or buying a home? A new analysis compares the costs and how long you would have to live in a home to rationalize the upfront expense of buying it. In the Boston metro area, buying makes more financial sense if you plan to...

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Top 3 bond rating agencies give Massachusetts high marks

BOSTON — The nation's top three bond rating agencies are giving Massachusetts a clean bill of fiscal health. State Treasurer Deb Goldberg said Thursday that Moody's, Standard & Poor's and Fitch have maintained their ratings for the state and affirmed...

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Public needs drive plans: Developers think beyond garage lot

Redevelopment proposals for the city-owned Winthrop Square garage feature impressive soaring skyscrapers that would reach new architectural heights in Boston's Financial District, but their mixed uses and public bene­fits are what's garnering kudos....

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Loss of Cape Wind sinks bid for marine terminal

A major port operator is no longer competing to run the state's New Bedford marine terminal — a $113 million taxpayer-­funded boondoggle — after the Cape Wind project folded. "They had a good plan with the wind energy and that's really what we were...

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Seattle CEO to cut his pay so every worker earns $70,000

SEATTLE — A Seattle CEO who announced that he's giving himself a drastic pay cut to help cover the cost of big raises for his employees didn't just make those workers happy. He's already gained new customers, too. "We've definitely gained a handful...

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Nokia confirms acquisition of French telecommunications company Alcatel-Lucent

Photo by:  The Associated Press FILE - This Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 shows the Nokia head offices in Espoo, Finland. Nokia says it is in advanced discussions to acquire the French telecommunications company Alcatel-Lucent. In a brief statement...

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Nokia confirms acquisition of French telecommunications company Alcatel-Lucent

Photo by:  The Associated Press FILE - This Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 shows the Nokia head offices in Espoo, Finland. Nokia says it is in advanced discussions to acquire the French telecommunications company Alcatel-Lucent. In a brief statement...

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Asia shares meander as China GDP data disappoints

TOKYO — European shares rose early Wednesday on expectations that European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi will douse speculation over a possible early exit from the ECB monetary stimulus program that is due to last until September 2016. Shares fell...

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Deval Patrick named to Bain Capital

Former Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick will be joining the Boston firm Bain Capital — founded by former GOP Gov. Mitt Romney — to develop a line of so-called "social impact" investing to support causes from climate change to hunger. A Bain spokesman confirmed...

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Hearst taps Twitter's Periscope for live-video blast across 18 digital brands

Hearst is latching on to the recent craze for live-broadcasting video apps, with the media company planning to host live feeds on Twitter's Periscope Monday night across all of its 18 magazine and digital brands. On Monday at 10 p.m. ET, Hearst will...

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Roche Bros. opening in Filene’s building April 29

Boston's Downtown Crossing gets its long-awaited grocery store on April 29, when Roche Bros. opens in the former Filene's building on Summer Street. The 25,000-square-foot, two-level store aimed at busy city dwellers will be the 21st for the private,...

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Booting Up: Storage costs cloud police cam issue

Police body cameras are controversial, in demand — and a monumental technological undertaking that should be left to cloud computing experts. Pressure on police departments to deploy body cameras is boiling over as outrage intensifies over the deadly...

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Hospitals eye models to address disasters

Crisis plans that can take hospitals months to develop could be produced in seconds with the right mathematical modeling — cutting out much of the painstaking human analysis — according to Boston professors who hope to incorporate these algorithms into...

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Inspector Gadget: MacBook a bit pricy, but lightweight and a beauty

MacBook ($1,299 and up, 
AppleStore.com) The latest iteration of Apple's full-size notebook computer weighs in at two pounds, is 13.1 mm thin, and has a 12-inch so-called Retina display with edge-to-edge glass. The good: If you like Apple design, you'll...

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What could be causing 2004 Durango’s starting issues?

Q: My 2004 Dodge Durango with 170,000 miles has recently developed starting problems. It will start up in one of three ways: 1. Start fine. 2. Start with a knock and go right to idle rpm. 3. Start with a knock and stall. I then have to crank the motor...

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Library to tackle Boston's data

A new team of librarians will take the mountains of data that the city of Boston releases to the public and make it usable and understandable for everyone, thanks to a nearly half-a-million-dollar grant. "(The grant) is focused on taking the incredible...

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Stringent reverse mortgage rules near implementation

WASHINGTON — Interested in a reverse mortgage without a lot of hassles? Get your application in now. On April 27, a series of extensive "financial assessment" tests will make applying for a reverse mortgage tougher — much like applying for a standard...

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Sprint-RadioShack stores launched across Bay State

Forty Massachusetts 
RadioShacks — including locations in Boston, Dorchester, Mattapan, East Boston and Cambridge — were among 1,435 nationwide that relaunched yesterday as co-branded Sprint-RadioShack stores. The move more than doubles the footprint...

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MCCA sticks to expansion plan

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority is pushing ahead with plans for the expansion of its South Boston exhibition center even as the governor has put the brakes on $1 billion in bonding needed for the project and its champion, authority head...

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The Ticker

No-tipping shops can keep money The state Supreme Judicial Court says shop owners can keep tips left for workers if their businesses have policies against tipping. The SJC ruled yesterday that where a no-tipping policy has been clearly communicated...

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Healey: Forgive student debt

Attorney General Maura Healey, along with attorneys general across the country, is asking the federal Department of Education to forgive the student loan debt of students who they say fell victim to unfair and misleading practices by for-profit schools....

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Parking fines go up for game days

Beginning Monday on Opening Day, people who park in resident-only spaces in the neighborhoods around Fenway Park during Red Sox games will have to pay more than double the usual fine. Mayor Martin J. Walsh yesterday signed an ordinance — passed by the...

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Hot Property: Communities the ‘new neighborhoods’

From pet-washing stations and green roofs to bocce courts, yoga studios, fire pits and screening rooms, Boston-area apartment and condo complexes are piling on the amenities. With studios fetching upward of $2,000 per month and $1 million-plus condos,...

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State to streamline Rx medical marijuana pipeline

Medical marijuana companies yesterday welcomed the news that state health officials plan to streamline the way they issue dispensary licenses to prevent delays in treatment for those who qualify for it. "Anything that can be done to facilitate getting...

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Asian shares mixed; Hong Kong, Japan benchmarks surge

TOKYO — Asian shares were mixed Thursday, with gains supported by lower oil prices, firmness in U.S. markets and strong buying in Hong Kong by mainland Chinese investors. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index rose 0.6 percent to 19,909.26, tapping...

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CBS News' Bob Schieffer retiring

"Face the Nation" host Bob Schieffer has announced he is retiring, CBS News confirmed on Wednesday, in a move that will open a seat at one of the longest-running programs on television. The journalist, who has worked in the industry for more than 50...

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Report: New England should do more to nurture manufacturing

BOSTON — New England can reclaim its title as a manufacturing hub by working together to nurture the development of the advanced manufacturing industry. That's the conclusion of a new report being released Wednesday by the nonpartisan New England Council....

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Asian stocks mostly higher, Japan central bank keeps policy

TOKYO — Asian stocks were mostly higher Wednesday after Japan's central bank maintained its expansively easy monetary policy. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.8 percent to 19,810.38 and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was up 0.3 percent...

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Bill would toughen oversight of planned hospital mergers

BOSTON — Attorney General Maura Healey is pushing legislation designed to give her office stronger oversight of hospital mergers. The bill would toughen the authority of the Health Policy Commission when considering mergers of health care providers....

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Asia stocks gain after Fed official signals slow rate rises

BEIJING — Asian stocks rose Tuesday after Wall Street gained on a jump in crude prices and expectations the Federal Reserve will put off an interest rate hike until late in the year. KEEPING SCORE: The Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.8 percent to 3,933.49...

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Business Protocol: In the office, just say ‘no’ to being like Joe Biden

Don't be the office Joe Biden. Too much touching can land you in the human resources office faster than you can say, "Give me a hug." The trend of having more open workspaces with big kitchens, free food and lots of "team spirit" doesn't mean you can...

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Discredited rape story a test for Wenner, Rolling Stone

NEW YORK — Through decades of digging into the private lives of rock stars and providing a forum for colorful writers like Hunter S. Thompson and P.J. O'Rourke, Rolling Stone magazine publisher Jann Wenner has never been afraid to push boundaries. Now...

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Rolling Stone rape story discredited, retracted

A belated Rolling Stone retraction of its controversial University of Virginia rape article — published yesterday with a Columbia University report that called it "avoidable" — opens the door to legal damage claims and raises questions about how the...

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Mophie shows power 
with supplemental battery

Mophie Powerstation Plus 2X ($79.95 and up, various retailers) Now that you might actually want to venture outdoors for more than a millisecond, you might consider a supplemental battery for your smartphone or tablet. There are tons of external batteries...

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Watch war: Apple smartwatch entries available for pre-order at week-end

The smartwatch wars kick off in earnest this week as Apple's hotly anticipated new wrist candy becomes available for pre-order on Friday, setting the stage for the latest arm-wrestling match between Android and iOS. The Apple Watch debut provides the...

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Area hospital to use new security device

Newton-Wellesley Hospital will be rolling out new, non-lethal devices for its security staff in the coming weeks, as hospitals across the country have seen an increase in violent attacks by patients. "As the services in the community decrease, more...

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5 years after coal mine blast, explosion risks persist

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The nation's worst coal mine disaster in decades exposed lax safety measures at some Appalachian mines, issues that persist five years later despite the crackdown that followed, according to an Associated Press review of federal inspection...

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Verizon to contribute total of $1.5M to three local startups

Three local startups will receive a total of $1.5 million this month as winners of Verizon's Powerful Answers Award. Vaxess Technologies of Cambridge will receive $1 million, and Aldatu Biosciences and School Yourself, both of Boston, will each receive...

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Benz with 449 hp is a head-turner

Here's what a friend of mine had to say about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 4­Matic Coupe: "It looks like it's going 100 mph sitting still!" This handsome and fast coupe's interior is elegantly trimmed in "Designo" Napa leather with piano black lacquer...

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