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TikTok ban in US looms as Biden kicks off 270-day countdown
Legislation requiring the social media app’s Chinese owners to divest sailed through Congress, capped by Senate passage late Tuesday as part of a larger foreign-aid package.
Billionaire Ellison is moving Oracle to Nashville from Texas
The move comes after the company has been making major advances into the heath care system.
About 1 in 4 US adults over 50 say they expect to never retire, an AARP study finds
Everyday expenses and housing costs, including rent and mortgage payments, are the biggest reasons why people are unable to save for retirement.
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What’s going on with Tesla, and why can’t it make an affordable EV?
The electric automaker's stock has fallen as Elon Musk hems and haws about the cost of future models.
WBUR lays off seven employees, as 24 staffers take buyouts
The decision to lay off staff comes two months after WBUR chief executive Margaret Low first informed staff that the station was facing financial challenges.
Airlines must now pay automatic refunds for canceled flights
The goal is to make it easier for people to get money back and to make refund policies more consistent from one airline to the next.
NH BUSINESS
Diaper spa owner fined $10k by N.H. Board of Medicine
The fine is for advertising the highly unusual business as a “physician-run” salon in Atkinson, N.H.
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Home of the Week pick is near an orchard and pretty to its core
Berlin property has four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a farmer’s porch, a surprisingly open layout, and the polish only contractor-artist owners can give it.
Biogen stock climbs on strong Alzheimer’s drug sales
The Cambridge firm on Wednesday reported a first-quarter profit that exceeded estimates as it cut costs and sales of its closely watched Alzheimer’s drug, Leqembi, surpassed expectations.
Vegetarian fast food chain Clover is emerging from bankruptcy — with an eye on expanding
The chain has pared expenses but held onto most of its suppliers and workers.
innovation economy
AI talent is leaving Massachusetts. The state is hustling to catch up.
Many tech entrepreneurs, particularly in AI-related software, leave the Boston area for places like San Francisco and New York.
Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
The contentious move by lawmakers is expected to face legal challenges and disrupt the lives of content creators who rely on the short-form video app for income.
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‘Mortgage rate lock’ keeps buyers parked in homes they no longer want
“It’s pretty hard to trade up today. You’re going to pay more for the house, and you’re going to pay much more for the mortgage.”
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Settlement over realtor fees gets preliminary approval
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‘It’s just where I belong’: Taunton nurses, community members hold rally amid Steward crisis
Dozens of medical professionals, community members, and local officials gathered Tuesday at a Taunton park, calling for Steward Health Care to keep Morton Hospital open.
SPORTS BUSINESS
Caitlin Clark is closing on a record $28 million endorsement contract, shoe deal with Nike
Under Armour and Adidas also participated in contract discussions with Clark’s team in February, according to the WSJ and The Athletic. Puma also showed some interest, but walked away when told the bidding would start at $3 million per year.