Microsoft agrees to buy Activision Blizzard, the video game maker behind Call of Duty and Candy Crush

The $68.7 billion deal plants Microsoft’s flag in the emerging battle for dominance in the so-called metaverse, the next-generation internet that melds the traditional online world with virtual and augmented reality. 8:50 a.m.

After a notable year, SPACS may be going bust in Boston and beyond

Special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, saw a boom last year. But they’re under fire from regulators, analysts, and investors after many deals dropped in price once they started trading publicly. 7:34 a.m.

AT&T will delay 5G service at some airports after airlines warn of flight chaos

It's an attempt to address concerns that the company’s equipment would interfere with airplane equipment when the service started Wednesday. 5:37 a.m.

China media say foreign parcels suspected in new infections

Globally, health experts have stressed the virus mainly spreads through respiratory droplets when infected people breathe, speak, cough and sneeze. However, China has repeatedly emphasized the danger of infection from packaging, despite only trace amounts of the virus being found on such items. 2:28 a.m.

Race to cut carbon emissions splits US states on nuclear

As climate change pushes states in the US to dramatically cut their use of fossil fuels, many are coming to the conclusion that solar, wind and other renewable power sources might not be enough to keep the lights on. 12:24 a.m.

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Mass. seeks to claw back at least $2.7 billion in jobless benefits it says were incorrectly paid

The Department of Unemployment Assistance made overpayments on about 719,000 claims in 2020-2021. It’s going after recipients even if they weren’t at fault. 11:41 p.m.

For some Mass. businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic pushed changes for the better

The pandemic crushed many small companies, as health concerns, supply chain issues, and labor shortages converged. But some were able to adapt and thrive. 10:10 p.m.