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Bezos says he will commit $10 billion to fight climate change

The Amazon founder and CEO said the grants will go to individuals and organizations from around the globe.

Apple Won’t Meet Quarterly Revenue Target Due to Coronavirus

Apple Inc. doesn’t expect to meet its revenue guidance for the March quarter due to work slowdowns and lower demand due to the outbreak of novel coronavirus in China.

Child labor violations, especially at fast-food chains, pile up in Mass.

Fast-food chains are particularly susceptible to abuses, but some teen workers keep quiet because they want to keep their jobs or they need the money to help their families.

PTC chief executive says move to the Seaport has paid off
PTC just celebrated its first year in Boston, and its offices are a far cry from the old digs in Needham.

$2,000 wedding dress is missing. Is the dry cleaner at fault?
The dress owner thinks the dry cleaner mistakenly dumped it with hangers and plastic in the pile for recycling, but the business owner says the bag arrived at its facility empty.

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athenahealth seeks stability after period of turmoil

The Watertown-based health care technology company has new owners, a new CEO, and a new focus on its core business.

Maine might be the next state to require cage-free eggs

Maine might join a growing number of states that require cage-free facilities for chickens that lay eggs for commercial consumption, but some industry advocates have concerns about what it would mean for businesses.

Newton referendum could have broader implications on development

Northland supporters point to the potential chilling effect: What message will a no vote send if a prominent developer can win a hard-fought city council approval, then lose at the ballot box?

With a food truck and more, Encore is looking to appeal to the low-rollers, too

Falling short of revenue targets, the Encore resort is trying to attract more customers at the less-affluent end of the gaming table.

United and Southwest extend halt on Boeing 737 Max flights

Two of the three US carriers that use Boeing’s 737 Max jetliner have postponed scheduling flights on the plane, the latest in a series of delays over the last year.

Michael Avenatti is convicted of trying to extort Nike

Michael Avenatti, the combative lawyer who gained fame by representing a porn star in lawsuits involving President Trump, was convicted Friday of trying to extort sportswear giant Nike.