42 m. ago Police release photos of suspects they say vandalized South Shore business with racial slurs, syrup

The two suspects broke into Eastex Fabric in Plymouth on the night of May 3. The post Police release photos of suspects they say vandalized South Shore business with racial slurs, syrup appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

59 m. ago Explore the Majestic Mendenhall Glacier with Juneau Tours: Updated Hours and Easy Access from Juneau Cruise Ship Dock for 2025

Explore the Majestic Mendenhall Glacier with Juneau Tours: Updated Hours and Easy Access from Juneau Cruise Ship Dock for 2025  Business Wire

Events

2 h. ago Clarence O. Smith, a Founder of Essence Magazine, Is Dead at 92

As president, he helped persuade companies like Estée Lauder and Ford to advertise in the pages of the first mass-circulation magazine directed at Black women.

Events

2 h. ago Need help switching appliances from gas to electric? These 'coaches' can help

Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them, so a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.

Politics

2 h. ago Philadelphia police officer shot in stomach while responding to dispute near high school

A Philadelphia police officer was shot in the abdomen while responding to a fight near Overbrook High School on Wednesday afternoon.

Events

2 h. ago What Trump administration cuts mean for mental health in one rural school district

A school district in Skowhegan, Maine, is reeling from newly announced cuts for federally funded mental health services, which are especially difficult to access in rural areas.

Politics

3 h. ago As Fed Holds Rates Steady, Powell Says Next Step Is ‘Not at All Clear’

The central bank stuck to a wait-and-see approach as officials brace for President Trump’s tariffs to stoke higher inflation and slower growth.

Politics

3 h. ago Ax attack at university leaves 1 dead, 1 injured as police reportedly find severed head at scene

A 22-year-old man attacked people with an ax Wednesday at the Warsaw University campus, killing at least one person, authorities said.

Events

4 h. ago Rodeo Drive undergoes transformation as major Los Angeles shopping strip

Rodeo Drive undergoes transformation as major Los Angeles shopping strip  FashionNetwork - The World's Fashion Business News

Politics

4 h. ago Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Launches Small Business Recovery Fund to Support Fire

Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Launches Small Business Recovery Fund to Support Fire-Affected Communities  Newswire.com

Events

5 h. ago Airstrikes Pound Gaza as Israel Announces Plans to Displace More Residents

Israel’s plan to capture more land in Gaza and relocate thousands of civilians has heightened a sense of hopelessness among Palestinians.

Politics

5 h. ago Stefanik grills university president over disciplinary action on campus antisemitism

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., grilled the president of Haverford College in Pennsylvania about campus antisemitism during a hearing in Washington, D.C.

Politics

6 h. ago The C.E.O. of Detroit Axle Gave Trump’s Tariffs a Chance. Now He’s Nervous.

The chief executive of Detroit Axle, which sells car parts that are mostly imported from China, is adjusting his business and hoping for a new trade deal.

Politics

7 h. ago Large S.F. landlord has raised rents 7% this year, says AI growth brings jobs into city

Large S.F. landlord has raised rents 7% this year, says AI growth brings jobs into city  The Business Journals

Society

7 h. ago DOGE layoffs spurred a huge increase in homes for sale in Washington, DC last month

DOGE layoffs spurred a huge increase in homes for sale in Washington, DC last month  Business Insider

Politics

7 h. ago Power generation company to invest $1.7B to strengthen US electricity infrastructure

Power generation company to invest $1.7B to strengthen US electricity infrastructure  Fox Business

Politics

7 h. ago Are We Headed for Recession? Economists Look Everywhere for Signs.

Mainstream measures have been slow to detect the impact of tariffs and uncertainty, leaving economists to scour earnings calls and private-sector data sources.

Politics

7 h. ago Carta abandons startup shutdown business, instead backs SimpleClosure’s $15M Series A

In February of 2024, equity management startup Carta revealed that it was getting into the startup winddown business with a new offering called Carta Conclusions. By December, the company had decided to “retire” that offering, according to a blog post. And now, SimpleClosure, a startup that has described itself as “the Turbo Tax of shutting […]

Economics

7 h. ago How Trump family business ventures stand to directly benefit the President

New York Times reporter Eric Lipton says the Trump family businesses, including their crypto company, are capitalizing on the President's position, and creating unprecedented conflicts of interest.

Politics

8 h. ago Washington County high school scores and top performers for May 5

Washington County high school scores and top performers for May 5-10  The Herald-Mail

Politics