Train operator fines piling up

MBTA commuter rail operator Keolis Commuter Services continues to rack up fines for delayed trains and other performance issues, with penalties totaling $1.62 million for November and December. The MBTA, which awarded the French transportation giant...

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Acura TLX more than sporty sedan

The longer I drove this car, the more I liked it. And, as it revealed more of its personality to me, the more I realized the subtle sophistication of the 2015 Acura TLX SH-AWD. From the fuel-efficient yet powerful 3.5-liter 290-hp VTEC V­6 turbo engine...

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Governor reassures leaders local aid won’t get cut

Gov. Charlie Baker has vowed not to cut local aid to close a $765 million budget gap, and the head of the Massachusetts Municipal Association says he expects the state's chief executive will leave alone the money that is vital to cities and towns in...

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Bow-front duplex is decked out

This stylish duplex condo in the Eight Streets area of the South End has had a recent high-end makeover and includes two private decks as well as an outdoor parking space. The three-bedroom condo at 38 Upton St. No. 4, on the market for $1,995,000,...

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Hands-on with Microsoft's hologram device

REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft didn't use skydivers or stunt cyclists to introduce what it hopes will be the next big leap in computing technology. Instead, with its new HoloLens headset, the company is offering real-world examples to show how you might...

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New AG: Casinos should follow consumer laws

Attorney General Maura Healey yesterday made a series of recommendations to the state Gaming Commission, including re-examining part of its proposed gambling regulations that would allow casinos to seek exceptions from the rules. "We believe that no...

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Prof: Globe site should retract story

The Harvard professor accused by the Boston Globe's Boston.com of sending a racist email to a Chinese restaurant in a dispute over a food bill says "good journalistic practices" dictate that the website should officially retract the story. Harvard Business...

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Measles outbreak casts spotlight on anti-vaccine movement

LOS ANGELES — A major measles outbreak traced to Disneyland has brought criticism down on the small but vocal movement among parents to opt out of vaccinations for their children. In a rash of cases that public health officials are rushing to contain,...

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Occupational deaths rise sharply in 2013

Fatal occupational injuries in the Boston metropolitan area nearly doubled in 2013 compared to the previous year, when the number was the lowest in more than a decade, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said yesterday. There were 42 such fatalities...

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Mohegan suit seen as long shot

A lawsuit the city of Revere, Mohegan Sun and a local electrical workers union filed yesterday against the state Gaming Commission, claiming members "ignored the law and manipulated the application process" when they gave Wynn Resorts the Boston region's...

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Kickass Cupcakes stales, files bankruptcy

Another local cupcake company crumbled this week, filing for bankruptcy after closing its Somerville store in August. Kickass Cupcakes filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a proceeding used to liquidate a company's assets to pay off its debts. The company...

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The Ticker

Bill would regulate sites like Airbnb A bill filed in the state House of Representatives seeks to regulate the short-term rental industry made popular by websites such as Airbnb, requiring hosts to register with the state, obtain liability insurance...

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Contractors seek exemption from new sick-time law

A group of construction trade associations is asking a federal court judge to rule that the Bay State's newly passed sick-time law does not apply to them because it is pre-empted by the federal Labor Management Relations Act. "When a state law comes...

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Eateries to donate brunch proceeds

Nearly 20 Boston-area restaurants will give customers the chance to both eat well and do good this weekend by donating all of the proceeds from the 33rd annual Super Hunger Brunch to The Greater Boston Food Bank. Diners can order from menus designed...

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Amazon.com selling $1M Japanese fighting robot A robot that takes its cues from its operator's facial expressions to shoot at enemies is now for sale on Amazon, suggesting that you can buy just about anything on the e-commerce giant's website. The...

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Business Protocol: Don’t wed business with personal events

Today, when many of us traverse in and out of companies and continents, the need to establish connections from business-related events and social settings is indispensable, but at personal events such as a wedding it can be hazardous. Tact and discretion...

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Boston games could show off high-tech

The possibility of the Olympics coming to Boston in 2024 is an unprecedented opportunity for the local science and technology scene to usher in a new era of innovation. Already, the city — selected by the U.S. Olympic Committee as the nation's official...

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Inspector Gadget: New Droid fills void in smartphone market

Motorola Droid Turbo (Verizon Wireless, $199.99 with contract) Available with a grippy black or smooth cherry red backing, this is the latest addition to Motorola's Droid family of smartphones. The good: With a 21-megapixel camera, up to 48 hours of...

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Wynn, Jay Ash try to make nice

Boosters for the Wynn casino in Everett have found themselves in the awkward position of having to make nice with one of their most vocal former opponents — former Chelsea City Manager Jay Ash, who backed the defeated Mohegan Sun proposal in Revere and...

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China shares dive as regulators clamp down on margin trading

TOKYO — Chinese shares plunged about 8 percent Monday after the country's securities regulator imposed margin trading curbs on several major brokerages, a sign authorities are worried about the market's big gains. Other markets in Asia and Europe were...

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New Hampshire delegation requests openness in pipeline plan

CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire's congressional delegation is calling for an open and transparent process before a final decision is made about a proposed natural gas pipeline route in the state. Texas-based Kinder Morgan wants to construct about 70 miles...

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Dodgers star Yasiel Puig buys home in Sherman Oaks

Anyone who knows a thing about Your Mama knows we don't know a damn thing about professional baseball. So, when good ol' Yolanda Yakketyyak got in touch to let us know that Dodger outfielder Yasiel Puig quietly (and via trust) dropped $1.8 million on...

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Boston accelerator to help international firms take off

A Boston company whose long-term goal is to be a resource for all international entrepreneurs looking to break into the U.S. market will kick off Feb. 1 with a three-month accelerator for 15 Spanish startups. For Dat Venture, Spain was the logical country...

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Voxel8 sets tone for 3-D printing

A 3-D printed iPhone? It's not possible yet, but thanks to a new startup, custom gadgets spit out by a 3-D printer are on their way. Voxel8, based in Somerville, recently unveiled its 3-D printer, which can print and layer conductive ink to act as internal...

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