Windows 10 will undo 8’s miscues

Microsoft's upcoming Windows 10 platform is a promising attempt to make up for a trail of unhappy consumers and businesses who were force-fed a touchscreen-centric interface that they never asked for nor wanted. Windows 8 constituted one of the most...

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Nearly century-old Lawrence business closes

LAWRENCE, Mass. — A nearly 100-year-old fish market in Lawrence is closing its doors for good later this month. Siblings Tom Pappalardo and Mary Pappalardo-Raymond say they are getting old and want to step aside, and no one in their family wants to...

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Chrysler 200 stands out from crowd

The mid-sized sedan market is a challenge to shop as cars become indistinguishable when comparing features. Then there's the 2015 Chrysler 200, which stands out from the crowd with a comfortable, quiet ride and an abundance of state-of-the-art, easy-to-use...

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British retail boss sorry for anti-French remarks

LONDON — It was a speech that got lost in translation. The boss of British retail chain John Lewis apologized Friday for saying France is "in decline" and "finished." The Times newspaper reported that managing director Andy Street had made the critical...

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Palestinian university expels Israeli visitor

RAMALLAH, West Bank — The expulsion of an Israeli journalist from an academic conference hosted by a top Palestinian university has unleashed a fierce debate about academic freedom in the West Bank. It is also shining a spotlight on the apparent radicalization...

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Baker Chocolate complex has sweet condos

If you're looking for an alternative to the Hub's astro­nomical condo prices, you may want to stop looking along the Charles River and set your sights on the Neponset. The Baker Chocolate complex, a 14-acre village of brick factory buildings along the...

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The Ticker

AG asks DPU to ease electric rate hikes With significantly higher heating prices expected this winter, Attorney General Martha Coakley has asked the Department of Utilities to help mitigate electricity "rate shock" to consumers and open an investigation...

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JPMorgan breach heightens data security doubts

LOS ANGELES — New details on a cyberattack against JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s computer servers this summer add to increasing doubts over the security of consumer data kept by lenders, retailers and others. The New York-based bank disclosed Thursday...

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Company proposes a safer Zohydro to FDA

The maker of the controversial painkiller Zohydro is seeking federal approval of a harder-to-abuse version, but its lawsuit against the state is "ongoing," even though a judge struck down Massachusetts' ban of the drug and some of the subsequent restrictions...

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GM issues 2 more recalls for SUVs, mini cars

DETROIT — General Motors announced two more recalls, pushing its total for the year to 71, affecting almost 30 million vehicles in North America. The biggest of Friday's recalls covers just over 430,000 Cadillac SRX and Saab 9-4X SUVs, mainly in North...

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Asian stocks down on recovery, Ebola worries

SEOUL, South Korea — Asian stocks fell Thursday amid worries about the strength of U.S. and European recoveries and the first American case of Ebola. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's Nikkei 225 index lost 1.7 percent to 15,815.45 points and South Korea's Kospi...

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Activists demand WGBH dump David Koch

Nearly 100 environmental activists protested outside WGBH's Brighton studios yesterday calling for conservative billionaire David Koch's ouster from the public broadcaster's board of trustees. "I am here today because David Koch is a climate denier...

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Wayfair raises IPO price

Boston home furnishings online retailer Wayfair Inc. was set to start trading today at a higher than ex­pected share price on the New York Stock Exchange — the 20th Massachusetts company to undergo an initial public offering this year. Wayfair last...

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Insurer taps techies for fresh ideas, apps

The largest insurance company in the state is tapping more than 100 techies and entrepreneurs to create apps that will help solve some of the biggest health care issues. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will hold a one-and-a-half month program...

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Ebola, manufacturing woes shake Wall St.

The first case of Ebola to be diagnosed in the U.S. sent ripples through Wall Street yesterday, as airline stocks slid while shares of drugmakers with potential treatments soared. The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down more than 200 points...

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US companies add jobs at healthy clip in September

WASHINGTON — U.S. businesses continued hiring at a solid pace in September, according to a private survey. The result marks the the sixth straight month of solid gains. Payroll processer ADP says private employers added 213,000 jobs last month, up slightly...

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Dorchester locale ranked among ‘10 greatest neighborhoods’ in U.S.

Fields Corner in Dorchester has been crowned one of the 10 greatest neighborhoods in the country by the American Planning Association. The Washington- and Chicago-based nonprofit announced this morning the "close-knit community ties" of its 20,000 residents...

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General Mills plans to cut about 700 to 800 jobs

NEW YORK — General Mills plans to cut approximately 700 to 800 jobs, the second time it's trimmed its work force in a month, as the food company adjusts for a shift by U.S. consumers away from boxed or frozen meals. The Minneapolis company that owns...

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Legendary, Derek Jeter launch digital media startup for pro athletes to post 'unfiltered' content

Derek Jeter, the now-retired New York Yankees ballplayer, has a new career: multimedia entrepreneur. Jeter is teaming up with movie studio Legendary Entertainment to launch The Players' Tribune, a digital startup that promises to be a home for professional...

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As economic news picks up, markets drift

LONDON — Stock markets around the world drifted lower Wednesday ahead of a raft of major economic news events that could make for a volatile few days. KEEPING SCORE: In Europe, Germany's DAX fell 0.5 percent to 9,426 while the CAC-40 in France fell...

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Hong Kong protests weighing on global markets

LONDON — At the start of a busy week on the economic news front, global stock markets have largely edged down as investors fret over the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, where the main Hang Seng index closed down 1.9 percent on Monday at 23,229.21....

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Coakley/Partners HealthCare deal heads to judge

BOSTON — A revised agreement by Attorney General Martha Coakley and Partners HealthCare over the company's plans to acquire Hallmark Health Centers is heading before a judge. Under a revised deal announced last week, Partners has agreed to cap prices...

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Vehicles damaged at Billerica used car lot blaze

BILLERICA, Mass. — Officials say a two-alarm fire at a used car lot in Billerica destroyed or damaged almost 30 vehicles. The blaze at Jack's Used Cars and Parts was reported at about 2:30 p.m. Sunday. It was under control within about an hour and...

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Macy's holiday hiring up 3.6 pct

NEW YORK — Macy's plans to hire about 86,000 seasonal holiday workers nationwide to bolster its stores, call centers and distribution hubs. That number represents a 3.6 percent increase from a year ago. The department store chain, which also operates...

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US consumer spending up 0.5 percent in August

WASHINGTON — Americans boosted spending by a healthy amount in August, offering welcome evidence that the economy is on solid footing heading into the final quarter of the year. Consumer spending in August rose 0.5 percent from the previous month after...

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Groceries from local producers

There's a new player in the grocery delivery game, and it's mixing the tech-savvy of Instacart, local sourcing of Whole Foods and low prices to attract Hub consumers. It's called Watershed Exchange and was launched this month. "The way we differentiate...

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Massachusetts electric rates shoot up 37 percent

BOSTON — Many Massachusetts households are going to see their electric bills shoot up 37 percent this winter, a rate increase that some advocates fear will put additional strain on low-income families. State regulators approved the increase for National...

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Cuba hands Canadian businessman 15-year sentence

HAVANA — A Canadian automobile executive has been sentenced to 15 years in Cuban prison on corruption-related charges that officials here call part of a broad campaign against graft, his company said Saturday. Ontario-based Tokmakjian Group said the...

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APP helps EMTs alert hospitals

For emergency medical technicians, every bit of information can be the difference between life and death. A MassChallenge finalist called Twiage has developed a mobile app that can help. With just the touch of a button or voice-activated Google Glass,...

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Jeep’s brake rotors seem to be failing at warp speed

I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 160,000 miles on it. The problem is with the brake rotors warping. Every time I've had the brakes worked on, they start to pulsate again after a few thousand miles. Last time the dealer installed new pads and rotors,...

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