Jeb beats the bushes for Boston donations

Likely Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush quietly swooped into Boston yesterday for a fundraising lunch with business bigwigs as he builds his 2016 campaign war chest. Bush, the former Florida governor, was hosted by Robert Reynolds, chief executive...

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Stylish townhouse resides 
in Somerville

This stylishly designed four-level contemporary townhouse between Davis and Teele squares in Somerville comes with a number of smart-home-enabled features. An apps package lets you use your mobile device to control the unit's fireplace, lighting, built-in...

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Jaguar sedan’s power doesn’t pounce

The 2015 Jaguar XF Sport delivers a highly refined driving experience worthy of its price. Built to compete with the Audi A6, BMW 5 series, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class vehicles, the Jaguar XF is an excellent choice for those who want to stand out from...

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It’s a Whole new story at 
old Herald site

Whole Foods Market debuted its newest Boston store in the South End yesterday — its second largest in the region and considered a flagship for its North Atlantic division — and co-CEO Walter Robb sees room in the Hub for another of its size. "We've...

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Reebok stands by UFC fighter in rehab

Reebok is sticking by Jon Jones, its newly signed Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter, who has entered a drug treatment facility after testing positive for the primary metabolite of cocaine. "We commend Jon for taking the necessary steps to address...

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Harvard, Brigham partner up on Ebola drug

A Canadian pharmaceutical company is partnering with Harvard University and Brigham and Women's Hospital to develop an oral drug that blocks the Ebola virus and could be tested on humans as early as this year, according to researchers and the company's...

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Markey: Honda fines a ‘warning’

Reforms are "urgently needed" to prevent more auto deaths, U.S. Sen. Edward Markey said yesterday after Honda was hit with a record $70 million in fines for not reporting to regulators 1,729 complaints that its vehicles caused deaths and injuries. "This...

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Report: Natural gas prices to spike in Mass.

Bay Staters will be paying "spiking" prices for natural gas for the next four years thanks to insufficient supply, according to a new report released by the state. "From 2015 through 2019, electric generators have insufficient supply of natural gas,...

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Charlie Baker thinks outside box with Pine St.

A business started­ by New England's largest homeless shelter has grown into a thriving enterprise that's even catering some of Gov.-elect Charlie Baker's inaugural events. Based at Boston's Pine Street Inn, iCater is pro­viding boxed lunches for student...

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Hingham beach outpost on Sullivan’s menu

Sullivan's, a landmark South Boston food stand that's been selling hot dogs and other fare on Castle Island since 1951, is exploring a Hingham outpost. Hingham Bathing Beach trustees are in talks with the third generation of Sullivan's operators to...

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Boston rolls dice on suit

Boston appears poised to turn back millions of dollars it is due from Wynn Resorts because it has sued the state Gaming Commission challenging the validity of the license issued to the Las Vegas gaming giant's planned casino in neighboring Everett. ...

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FBI director: Sony hacker sloppiness helped establish North Korea link

FBI director James Comey, expressing "very high confidence" that North Korea was behind the cyberattack on Sony Pictures Entertainment, on Wednesday revealed more details of how the bureau established the link to Pyongyang. "The Guardians of Peace would...

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Narcan price spike seen hurting overdose prevention

The president of the Massachusetts Medical Society yesterday called a nearly 
79 percent increase in the cost of drug kits used to reverse the effects of heroin and opioid painkiller overdoses a "huge step backward" that could interfere with families'...

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Everett mayor waves off Boston suit

Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria insisted yesterday that Boston's lawsuit to repeal the Wynn resorts casino license is a retread of settled legal questions, and contains what he called a questionable claim to the road that leads to the future casino site....

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5 categories set to grow consumer electronics biz to record levels in 2015

The consumer electronics industry is expected to enjoy a record year of sales in 2015, driven by a handful of categories, according to projections by the Consumer Electronics Assn. The industry could generate an all-time high of $223.2 billion in the...

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Watch Chris Evans star in Chinese 'Call of Duty Online' campaign

Chris Evans is promoting the launch of Activision Blizzard's "Call of Duty Online" in China by starring in a three-minute live action commercial for the videogame maker. Evans, who already suits up as Captain America in Marvel Studios' superhero films,...

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I kid you not, LG’s GizmoPal a good idea

GizmoPal by LG ($79.99 with a two-year Verizon contract) One of the first wearable devices for children, this small wristband can make and receive calls with just one button. Available in pink or blue, GizmoPal works with an accompanying app that allows...

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Booting Up: Zipcar to tap home base

For a company founded right in our backyard, Zipcar has been surprisingly absent from spheres of Boston influence. But that may soon change. Founded in Cambridge and now located in the Innovation District, the car-sharing pioneer is looking to raise...

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Raise your home's IQ: smart gadgets take center stage at CES

LAS VEGAS — Imagine a world in which your garage door opens automatically as you pull into the driveway. The living room lights and heater turn on — perhaps the oven starts warming up, too. In the so-called "smart home," cars, appliances and other devices...

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Hedge fund founder, 70, slain in New York City apartment

NEW YORK — A 70-year-old hedge fund founder has been found shot dead inside his Manhattan apartment. Police say Thomas Gilbert was shot in the head at his Beekman Place residence on the East Side. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said early...

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Divers try to reach suspected AirAsia wreck site

PANGKALAN BUN, Indonesia — Divers were grappling with light rain and rolling waves Sunday as they tried to reach what is believed to be the fuselage of AirAsia Flight 8501, resting on the ocean floor near three other large objects. So far, only 30 bodies...

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Federal tax filers must show health insurance status for first time

Tax season is here, and the federal Affordable Care Act mandating minimum health insurance coverage nationwide brings with it what's labeled as the biggest group of changes to the U.S. tax code in 20 years. Massachusetts filers used to dealing with...

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Foundation sends posses of Hub students to college

For 60 Boston students, the road to college just got a little easier. Chosen by the Posse Foundation, these urban public school students are set to receive a full four-year scholarship, as well as a support system freshmen rarely get. "I almost literally...

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U.S. home growth slows for 11th consecutive month

WASHINGTON — U.S. home prices rose in October at a slightly slower pace, as real estate sales have fallen and affordability has increasingly become a challenge for potential buyers. The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index increased...

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