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Amazon web outage takes down sites around the world

October 21, 2025 | Grace Zokovitch

A problem with Amazon’s cloud computing service crashed large swaths of the internet Monday, including government sites, social media, gaming, streaming, universities, financial platforms and more.

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These high-paying jobs are growing — and they don’t require a college degree

October 20, 2025 | Robyn Pregent

A new factor is fueling growth in a number of jobs that don’t require a college degree. Here are the roles on the rise.

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Amazon to hire 5,500 seasonal workers in Mass. for holiday push

October 15, 2025 | Robyn Pregent

The online retailer offers flexible roles with an average wage of more than $19 per hour.

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Federal shutdown cuts off economic data vital to policymakers and investors

October 1, 2025 | By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and PAUL WISEMAN - AP Economics Writers

The government shutdown will deprive policymakers and investors of economic data vital to their decision-making at a time of unusual uncertainty about the direction of the U.S. economy. The absence…

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Business outlook remains gloomy in Mass., according to AIM index

September 2, 2025 | Robyn Pregent

Business confidence has rebounded slightly from a five-year low in April, but a monthly outlook on the state’s economy remains pessimistic.

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Small-business grants you can apply for in September 2025 — including a $50,000 grant from AT&T

September 1, 2025 | Robyn Pregent

From AT&T to DoorDash, here are the some of the grant programs available to small businesses.

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Business groups push for corporate tax relief

September 1, 2025 | By Christian M. Wade | Statehouse Reporter

BOSTON — Business groups are pushing for more tax relief on Beacon Hill, arguing that the reform package signed by Gov. Maura Healey nearly two years ago hasn’t moved the…

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Endicott grad’s apparel company brings on NFL star as investor

August 25, 2025 | Robyn Pregent

The athleisure company founded by an Endicott College graduate and former Nobull executive has brought on a famous investor and spokesperson.

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Gov. Maura Healey shuttles $46M towards electric vehicle charging in Massachusetts

August 12, 2025 | Chris Van Buskirk

Gov. Maura Healey’s administration announced Tuesday that it plans to shuttle $46 million over the next two fiscal years to build up electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the state.

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