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Earthshot Prize unveils five winners at Boston ceremony

The Earthshot Prize aims to recognize and scale startups, entrepreneurs, or businesses with sustainable solutions in hopes of stabilizing the world’s climate by 2030.

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‘You’re hired:’ US employers continue to expand payrolls and wages at a robust rate
Friday’s jobs report for November is good news for workers, but rising wages may complicate the Federal Reserve’s effort to bring down inflation without causing a recession.

On their final day in Boston, Prince William and Kate had a packed agenda
The Prince and Princess of Wales concluded their royal trip to Boston Friday with a packed itinerary that included meeting with President Biden in the afternoon and hosting the glitzy Earthshot Prize awards ceremony at night.

Rail workers, advocates, protest at Biden visit to JFK Museum
Protestors chanted “paid leave now” outside the museum, where President Joe Biden was meeting with Prince William as part of William’s three-day visit to Boston.

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