Fiesta’s a fuel-sipper with power

Finding a sedan that has both fuel economy and power is a pet project of mine, because my commute includes a 200-mile round trip along the Mass Pike several days a week, plus additional miles in and around Boston. The 2014 Ford Fiesta is appealing as...

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Updated first-floor plan opens eyes in Bedford

This Bedford home built in 1973 has just had a first-floor makeover that created contemporary living spaces that flow well into its outdoor amenities. Originally a small gambrel, the now 4,088-square-foot four-bedroom clapboard home at 435 Davis Road...

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Feds to auction off historic Scituate lighthouse

A historic lighthouse located a mile off the shore of Scituate is up for sale through a public auction. The opening bid is $10,000 for Minot's Ledge Light, whose beacon is referred to as the "I Love You Light" because of its distinctive 1-4-3 flashing....

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Hurricane gets public popping into Boston museums

Hurricane Arthur turned out to be a boon for businesses on Cape Cod, but with the festivities already over on Boston's Esplanade, Back Bay businesses missed out on the throngs of revelers the Fourth of July usually brings. Mark Kielpinski, who owns...

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How I edited my summer vacation

Summer vacation means lots of photos and videos waiting to be edited and preserved, and Animoto for iPad has arrived just in time to make the process easier than ever. Animoto started out as a Web-based videomaker, added a smartphone app and recently...

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Stealth World Cup ads raise sponsorship questions

In an ad for Beats by Dr. Dre stereo headphones, Neymar jams to Jay-Z's remix of the song "Jungle." Fans cheer, toast and pray across Brazilian neighborhoods and cameras flash while reporters shout questions, but the pounding rhythm of the rap drowns...

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Orchestrate a move to Fiedler home

If you're conducting a search for a spacious family home, you might want to take a look at late Boston Pops conductor Arthur Fiedler's former Palladian-style manor in Brookline. Much of this 10,000-plus-square-foot pedimented brick mansion on toney...

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Solid US job gains pointing to a stronger recovery

WASHINGTON — The 5-year-old U.S. recovery is gaining momentum from a surprisingly robust job market and moving the economy closer to full health. Employers added 288,000 jobs in June and helped cut the unemployment rate from 6.3 percent to 6.1 percent,...

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Journal expresses 'concern' over Facebook study

SAN FRANCISCO — The scientific journal that published a study by Facebook and two U.S. universities examining people's online mood swings regrets how the social experiment was handled. In a note of contrition, the Proceedings of the National Academy...

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Danish teen wins virtual World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO — A Danish teenager has claimed the virtual World Cup by beating his English rival in the final of the online Playstation gaming competition, overcoming a field of almost two million entrants. While his nation did not make it to the real...

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Lawsuit: inmate tried to buy influence in prison

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A former driver for an imprisoned hedge-fund founder says he was asked to help funnel money from his former boss to other inmates at a federal prison in Massachusetts. The Greenwich Time reports  the allegations are contained...

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Troy Wolverton: TV device advice for a streaming summer

It's summer time, the season of reruns, and thoughts turn to watching movies and catching up on missed TV shows. The best way to watch video streamed over the Internet remains streaming media players. Although there are lots of different choices for...

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Kroger to buy vitamin seller Vitacost.com

NEW YORK — Supermarket chain Kroger said Wednesday that it is buying online vitamin seller Vitacost.com Inc. in a deal the company said is valued at $280 million. Kroger said Vitacost.com will help it expand online and give it access to Vitacost.com's...

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Survey: US companies added 281,000 jobs in June

WASHINGTON — A private survey shows U.S. business hiring surged in June, a sign of stronger economic growth. Payroll processer ADP said Wednesday that private employers added 281,000 jobs last month, up from 179,000 in the previous month. The figure...

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US stock futures edge up after jobs survey

NEW YORK — U.S. stock futures are edging up Wednesday following a report that business hiring surged in June, a promising sign for economic growth. The report comes a day after news of stronger manufacturing activity helped push the stock market to another...

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Sarkozy detained in French corruption probe

PARIS — Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was detained Tuesday and reportedly questioned by financial investigators in a corruption probe that could cloud his chances of a political comeback. The detention — a very unusual move for such a high-level...

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Maine lobster board launches global initiatives

PORTLAND, Maine — The Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative has a simple message for the world: Eat more lobster. The 11-member board formed late last year is launching its first initiatives to market the state's most famous product to consumers, restaurants...

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Chrysler's US sales up 9 percent in June

DETROIT — Chrysler's U.S. auto sales jumped 9 percent in June on strong sales of the new Jeep Cherokee SUV and other models. Chrysler sold just over 171,086 vehicles in the month. It was the company's strongest June since 2007, with gains for the Jeep,...

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Germany ready to suffer costs for Russia sanctions

BERLIN — Germany's finance minister says his country won't let business concerns get in the way of fresh sanctions against Russia, should they become necessary. The European Union has threatened to impose a third round of sanctions against Moscow unless...

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Scientist due in court in faked AIDS research case

DES MOINES, Iowa — A former Iowa State University researcher is expected to appear in court Tuesday to face charges that he falsified data to make a developmental AIDS vaccine appear promising. Dong-Pyou Han is scheduled to be arraigned at the federal...

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Google Glass taking fans closer to the action

CHICAGO — Your favorite team is playing for the title, and you are in the middle of the field. You have a ticket in the very top row for an NBA playoff game, and a courtside seat. The referees are reviewing a big play in the final seconds, and you are...

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Lawmakers unveil compounding pharmacy bill

BOSTON — Massachusetts House and Senate negotiators have released a final compromise version of a bill overhauling compounding pharmacies. The bill was prompted by a nationwide meningitis outbreak that authorities blamed on a tainted steroid produced...

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Global stock markets mostly inch higher

SEOUL, South Korea — Global stock markets mostly inched higher Monday as investors prepared for a busy week of economic news that will give new clues about the strength of the global recovery. European markets were steady in early trading. Britain's...

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Huge crowds upset with China expected for HK rally

HONG KONG — An annual protest march in Hong Kong is expected to draw three times as many people as usual, angered by Beijing's insistence on limiting residents' say in picking the southern Chinese financial hub's next leader. Organizers expect at least...

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Israeli official closes Tel Aviv shops on sabbath

JERUSALEM — Israel's interior minister says he will no longer permit Tel Aviv supermarkets to stay open on the Jewish sabbath, drawing criticism from liberal Israelis who see the regulation as religious coercion against secular society. Minister Gideon...

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Cause of RAV4’s whining noise baffles 3 mechanics

I hope you can help us find out what is causing a loud whining on our 2013 Toyota RAV4. It started a month ago at 9,500 miles and is getting louder. The noise starts at about 55 mph and winds down when we slow down. Three Toyota mechanics drove it and...

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Aereo fades to black ... for now

Internet TV streaming service Aereo temporarily shut down its service yesterday, three days after a devastating U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The company, which is headquartered in New York but has 80 of its roughly 115 employees in Boston, will "pause...

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Pillow cuddles kids’ necks

A Framingham chiropractor is making it his mission to save children's necks one pillow at a time. Kirt Josefek has launched a startup, KidCare, and is selling Kidzooz, a cuddly, plush, animal-shaped neck-supporting pillow designed for children, via...

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Cruise ship returns to Seattle following fire

SEATTLE — A fire in the boiler room of a cruise ship carrying nearly 3,000 people prompted the vessel to return to port in Seattle, officials said. Holland America said that there were no injuries among the passengers and crew of the Westerdam from...

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Mars 'flying saucer' splashes down after NASA test

LOS ANGELES — NASA has tested new technology designed to bring spacecraft — and one day even astronauts — safely down to Mars, with the agency declaring the experiment a qualified success even though a giant parachute got tangled on the way down. Saturday's...

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