Drone research funds to fly into Bay State

The announcement of six states that will host testing areas for commercial drones is a significant step toward approving unmanned aircraft in U.S. skies, experts said, and will pay dividends for Massachusetts — even though the Bay State isn't on the...

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Technical glitches dog 
Mass. jobless website Technological glitches are plaguing yet another state-operated website ­— the Massachusetts unemployment system. Users are reporting problems accessing both the phone line and website to file weekly unemployment...

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Mass. home sales slide in Nov.

There was a slight chill in the Massachusetts housing market last month. November saw the first year-over-year decline in single-family home sales — and the fewest number of monthly sales — since April, driven by a tight supply of available properties...

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Shares mixed in thin New Year's Eve trading

TOKYO — Shares were mixed Tuesday in thin pre-holiday trading, with early gains in some markets succumbing to selling pressure as roller-coaster 2013 wound to a close. The French and British markets, which will trade for a half day on Tuesday, started...

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What’s on tap for 2014

Local techies say 2014 is set to be another banner year for the Boston area. Here are some companies and trends to watch out for in the next 12 months. Companies on the rise: • Care.com filed for an IPO earlier this month, seeking to raise $80 million....

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Air resuscitates speaker accessories

DockBoss Air ($34.95, Amazon.com or CableJive
.com) What to do with those old Apple speaker docks? The answer is dockBoss Air, a little dongle that rescues your old iPhone or iPod speaker accessory (before those so-called lightning connectors became...

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Don't overlook these apps

If Santa was kind this year and got you a smartphone or a tablet, chances are you're looking for a few good apps. And chances are you've already downloaded the ol' standbys — such as Kindle, Facebook, Skype and YouTube. But there's a wide world of mobile...

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Samsung sells 110-inch ultra-HD TV for $150,000

SEOUL, South Korea — Samsung said a 110-inch TV that has four times the resolution of standard high-definition TVs is going on sale for about $150,000 in South Korea. The launch Monday of the giant television set reflects global TV makers' move toward...

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Briar Group card breach investigated

An investigation of a new credit card security breach at the Briar Group will include ensuring the Boston restaurant chain complied with security measures outlined in a settlement with the state Attorney General's office after a 2009 data breach. As...

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Gaming foes await SJC decision

Attorney General Martha Coakley is pushing for swift action by the state Supreme Judicial Court on the legality of a ballot initiative to repeal the Bay State's two-year-old expanded gaming law, a question that looms large over the awarding of casino...

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Mass. couple promote new craft beer business model

BELMONT, Mass. — Kate Baker and Suzanne Schalow founded Craft Beer Cellar in Belmont in 2010, and today, at any given time, its 1,500 square feet of retail space are filled with more than 1,000 beers from 350 breweries. Beers are organized by region,...

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Federal health market surpasses 1 million signups

HONOLULU — A December surge propelled health care sign-ups through the government's rehabilitated website past the 1 million mark, the Obama administration said Sunday, reflecting new signs of life for the problem-plagued federal insurance exchange....

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2014 Nissan Versa strikes right note

You know, for a little get-me-to-work-comfortably kind of car, I'll take the 2014 Nissan Versa Note SV hatchback. I ventured up Interstate 95 to southern Maine thinking the Versa would struggle on the highway, but a pleasant surprise was in store. The...

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Judge: Surveillance OK The heated debate over the National Security Agency's bulk collection of millions of Americans' telephone records fell squarely into the courts yesterday when a federal judge in Manhattan upheld the legality of the program and...

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Duplex at FP3 has airy elegance

This spectacular duplex at FP3 on Congress Street has floor-to-ceiling glass from all living areas and bedrooms, with great views of the Financial District and Fan Pier out to Boston Harbor. Built in 2006 as part of the 92-unit FP3 building designed...

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Delta says it will honor man’s tix

Delta Airlines has reversed its decision — after repeated Herald inquiries — to deny a man planning a family vacation to Disneyland the rock-bottom fare he booked through Orbitz on Thursday due to a systemwide web glitch that also offered $68 Hub-to-Hawaii...

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Boston seller’s market to continue — for a while

Residential real estate in Boston in 2013 saw a slew of projects under construction and proposed, but not enough condos for sale to satisfy demand, and a shortage of housing that's affordable to the middle class. It was a year for sellers rather than...

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Twitter up 4.8 percent in continuing surge Twitter stock jumped 4.8 percent yesterday to close at $73.31 a share on optimism by investors that the company has room to expand sales in advertising. The stock has surged 32 percent over the past five days,...

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T hopes companies will snap up station names

T riders could soon be getting off the train at Macy's — Downtown Crossing Station — or hopping on the Boloco — Blue Line. The MBTA issued a request for proposals yesterday, seeking companies interested in buying the naming rights to nine stations and...

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Employment numbers spur Dow climb

The number of people applying for unemployment benefits last week dropped more than expected, another sign of continued growth in the economy that sent the Dow yesterday to a record high close. "The underlying trend suggests job destruction continues...

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Phishing scammers go after Target data breach victims

Target Corp. is warning of "phishing" scam emails aimed at customers whose card information was compromised under the breach of its point-of-sales system. "We are aware of limited incidents of phishing or scam communications," spokeswoman Molly Snyder...

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Post Office stuffs stockings with 3-cent stamp hike

The U.S. Postal Service delivered a surprise on Christmas Eve that may land them on some naughty lists as it announced a temporary 3-cent price increase on first-class stamps. The hike, approved by an independent Postal Regulatory Commission, will raise...

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Retailers tighten holiday policies to thwart fraud

If you didn't like your gift today, take note. Some retailers have tightened their return policies in a continuing attempt to curb fraud that will cost the industry an estimated $3.4 billion during this year's holiday period. Return deadlines at Best...

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Avoiding health insurance gaps takes persistence

CHICAGO — The deadline has passed, and so too the surprise grace period, for signing up for health insurance as part of the nation's health care law. Now what? For those who were able to navigate the glitch-prone and often overwhelmed HealthCare.gov...

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$100M victims fund eyed in NECC case

Lawyers for creditors of the Framingham compounding pharmacy linked to a nationwide meningitis outbreak said yesterday they have reached a preliminary settlement that would set up a victim compensation fund worth more than $100 million. Attorney William...

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Suggestions sought for new Logan routes

The state's largest employer group is urging businesses to weigh in on the next international destinations that Massport should target for nonstop flights from Boston. With direct Boston-
Beijing service set to begin in June, the Logan International...

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China investigates vaccine maker after baby deaths

BEIJING — China has sent health experts to investigate a drug maker to see if the deaths of several babies in recent weeks were related to vaccines they received in a government immunization program. State broadcaster China Central Television said Tuesday...

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World markets rise on eased China credit worry

SEOUL, South Korea — World markets extended gains Tuesday on eased concerns about a cash crunch in China and continued optimism over the U.S. economy. Trading volumes remained light a day ahead of Christmas. Asian stocks advanced amid a drop in the...

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To clean up coal, Obama pushes more oil production

DE KALB, Miss. — America's newest, most expensive coal-fired power plant is hailed as one of the cleanest on the planet, thanks to government-backed technology that removes carbon dioxide and keeps it out of the atmosphere. But once the carbon is stripped...

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Nest improves upon basic home detector

Nest Protect (various retailers, $129) From the same folks who brought us the sleek, smart digital thermostat known simply as Nest, this smoke and carbon monoxide detector has a similarly beautiful form factor as well as mobile device integration. Control...

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Analysts: Economy is on track

Boston, Massachusetts and the country are well-positioned for continued economic success in 2014, experts say, though we might not see the type of growth that came unexpectedly in 2013. "Boston is in a great position because the economic engine of Boston...

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What did we learn in `13?

'Tis the season for regret and recriminations. Let's not let this year pass without taking stock of social media's epic fails — and the lessons we can carry into 2014: 5) While having a private conversation in public, you could be live-tweeted. This...

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Cool Deal fills FIFA cup

A Plymouth company will help hydrate soccer fans across the globe under a licensing deal with the Federation Internationale de Football Association. Cool Gear International will produce FIFA-themed, reusable chillers, tumblers and its signature coolgearcans...

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Truck owner unsure about block heater, synthetic oil

I have a 2006 Ford F-150 with the 5.4 V8 engine. The truck has only 32,000 miles on it. When the oil is changed, sometimes it is somewhat milky. I know this is most likely from cold morning starts coupled with a 2-mile drive to work. The engine barely...

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