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Google claims a breakthrough in quantum computing at speeds inconceivable to date

A mathematical calculation that the largest supercomputers could not complete in under 10,000 years was done in 3 minutes, 20 seconds, Google said.

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Google claims a breakthrough in quantum computing at speeds inconceivable to date

A mathematical calculation that the largest supercomputers could not complete in under 10,000 years was done in 3 minutes, 20 seconds, Google said.

Stability seen weaving its way back into housing market

An unusual thing is creeping into Greater Boston’s housing market this fall: Choice.

In the span of 16 hours, two giant biotech developments

Around 3 p.m. on Monday, the Food and Drug Administration announced it had approved a new combination drug by Boston-based Vertex Pharmaceuticals to treat cystic fibrosis — five months sooner than expected. Then at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Biogen said it would revive a medicine for early Alzheimer’s disease that it scrapped as a failure in March.

For patients, Biogen news is an infusion of hope on Alzheimer’s
Biogen, the Cambridge biotech company, said its Alzheimer’s drug showed signs of helping patients, a sudden ray of hope in the battle against a devastating illness. “This is very exciting for people like myself living with the disease,” said Michael McCormack, who was diagnosed five years ago.

Founder’s hobby pays off in delicious global dividends
When Bob Rook left the music business to focus on ice cream full-time in the mid-1990s, his goal was nothing less ambitious than to turn Emack & Bolio’s into a global brand.

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WeWork Accepts SoftBank Takeover Offer

WeWork, the troubled shared office space company, has agreed to be taken over by its largest outside investor, SoftBank, the Japanese technology giant, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

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Mastercard rings up purchase of Boston tech firm

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Momentum is building for bill that would allow surcharge on hotel taxes for tourism efforts

The bill would allow regional tourism districts to impose new room assessments of up to 3 percent.

Baker defends health care plan as concerns arise

Community hospitals, which have long argued that they lack the clout to demand higher reimbursements from insurers, say the proposal falls short.

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WeWork, rejected by Wall Street, accepts lifeline from SoftBank

WeWork has agreed to be taken over by its largest outside investor, SoftBank, in a deal that provides a lifeline for the troubled shared office space company after it pulled its initial public offering and removed its chief executive.

Stock indexes close lower on mixed company earnings

A late-afternoon burst of selling erased modest gains for the market, which was coming off two weeks of gains.

PG&E warns it could cut power to California users again

Bill Johnson, Pacific Gas & Electric’s chief executive officer, said during a news conference that the severe weather approaching Northern California raised the possibility that the utility would have to cut power again.