Berkshire Hathaway cuts 43 jobs at Buffet’s hometown newspaper
After they just got a $29 billion gain related to the tax overhaul that became law in December.
Maybe GE can come to his rescue.
Top Revenue aide hired for ‘technology rollouts’ had no experience in data security Former state tax commissioner Michael Heffernan picked a neighbor and friend for the $121,000-per-year post, which was filled despite a hiring freeze.
You got $crewed.
After huge storm, coastal areas face concerns
With another one on the way.
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Hundreds of trees were knocked down by Friday’s powerful nor’easter
Nor’easter uncovers 160-year-old Maine shipwreck
To protect right whales, scientists propose major changes for lobstermen
There is a ‘supercolony’ of penguins on the Danger Islands in the Antarctic
New York tree sweaters to stay in place
Judge OK’s $300M loan for Puerto Rico power company
Notice how the coverage of the California fires has died down?
Ryan, GOP lawmakers move to block Trump’s planned tariffs
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"A historic expansion in US borrowing during a period of economic growth, alongside rising bond yields, will cause a surge in the cost of servicing American debt, according to Goldman Sachs Group. “Federal fiscal policy is entering uncharted territory,” Goldman analysts wrote in a note to clients. “In the past, as the economy strengthens and the debt burden increases, Congress has responded by raising taxes and cutting spending. This time around, the opposite has occurred.” Because the average maturity of US debt is almost six years, rising yields will take some time before they send the interest rate the Treasury pays to borrow above the growth rate of the gross domestic product, Goldman estimates. When that happens, it will send the ratio of debt to GDP, which is already elevated, climbing further. If current fiscal policies are extended, the analysts predict, US net interest expense relative to GDP will exceed levels seen in the 1980s and early 1990s by 2027. And debt-to-GDP will probably be higher than 100 percent, “putting the US in a worse fiscal position than the experience of the 1940s or 1990s,” they wrote....."
Well, it has been a war economy for the last 15 years.
Trump company donates foreign profits but won’t say how much
Can't see the video, either.
UMass president calls for greater affordability for students
Maybe he can sell the $975,000 condo.
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Trump campaign aide Sam Nunberg says he’ll likely cooperate with Mueller after all
They have him on audio recordings.
Roles reduced, Kushner and Ivanka Trump’s fate uncertain
Watch: Judge, police help oust Trump Hotels from Panama property
Thad Cochran of Mississippi plans to resign from US Senate
Trump endorses Romney’s bid for US Senate
Florida Senate passes bill restricting gun sales
How do we make our schools safer? It’s not as simple as cameras and locks
I went to a gun show to find answers. All I was shown was the door
"As horrific as the massacre at the Florida high school was, the murder of Deane Stryker in the Winchester Public Library hit me even harder. It seemed more real....."
Looks like Cullen has seen the light, and yet it is Schilling taking heat.
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Burlington police, SWAT team confiscate AR-15 rifle from man with criminal record
Child, 4 adults shot outside Texas restaurant
West Virginia teacher dispute enters new week
Former Ohio official now regrets bowing to National Rifle Association
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Bill Cosby goes to court to stop accusers from testifying
Judge declines to block Cosby retrial, as lawyers fight to limit testimony
Opioid crisis weighs on New Hampshire’s chief medical examiner
It is pot that is the problem in Massachusetts, and maybe they should look to New York City for answers.
Overshadowed by the opioid crisis: a comeback by cocaine
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"Monday’s meeting between Trump and Netanyahu in the Oval Office was mainly a celebration of the embassy move that both hailed as a sign that Israeli-US relations have never been stronger. Netanyahu lavished praise on Trump, and Netanyahu mentioned the goal of peace with the Palestinians only in passing and focused instead on the topic he always makes his top priority when he visits Washington, namely the threat from Iran. Iran and its growing presence in Syria and Lebanon are a major concern for Israel, and Netanyahu made clear that addressing this threat is his highest priority....."
That's odd; I was told just two days ago that beneath the veneer of US-Israeli unity there is lingering disagreement and suspicion.
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Aide turns state witness as Israeli leader visits Washington
US to open talks on Saudi nuclear program in shadow of Iran deal
Israeli settler leader says outposts grew rapidly in 2017
Making Israel Great Again!
UN convoy begins aid distribution in Syria’s besieged Ghouta area
"The presence of multiple regional and world powers and their proxies underscores the difficulties of enforcing a truce in Syria. Elsewhere in Syria, ‘‘Eastern Ghouta is hell on earth.’’
Turkey issues warning against Syria
Turkey is now an enemy because they exploit children.
South Korean envoys meet Kim Jong Un to advance talks with US
"South Korea’s president joined a growing number of supporters of that country’s MeToo movement, adding momentum to recent allegations of sexual misconduct against some of the most powerful men in the nation’s art and entertainment industry. Also Monday....."
I suppose anything is possible.
China to boost defense spending 8% in 2018
Protests rock Kashmir after deadly shooting by Indian troops
Also related: Partners HealthCare will outsource jobs to India
Maybe Trump Jr. can get 'em back.
Italian populists say center-right parties ready to form nation’s next government
Feathers fly as chicken shortage shuts KFC outlets across Britain
Abuse case against cardinal poses risks for church
Indonesian volcano unleashes towering ash column
The "terrorists" did it.
17 killed in garbage dump collapse in Mozambique
No more Uber in Morocco
Just like in Pennsylvania.
Venezuela selling digital tokens to raise cash
Oxfam says workers in Haiti threatened witness to sexual misconduct
Haiti suspends Oxfam pending investigation into sexual abuse
Case against activists threatens Kuwait’s political openness
‘‘While overshadowed by 9/11, the 1993 bombing represented a pivotal moment in the history of the World Trade Center, in the history of New York City, and, frankly, our own national reckoning with terrorism in a global age,’’ said Sept. 11 museum president Alice Greenwald. ‘‘It had so many of the elements that we would later come to associate with 9/11.....’’
It was "an event that became a precursor to 9/11" -- in more ways than one.
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I have no opinion on what I did not read.
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In a new book, Chessy Prout says culture at St. Paul’s School allowed sexual assault
Former teacher at St. Paul’s is arrested after alleged relationship with student
They are finally cracking down.
‘Verbatim, he said, “I made you mayor.” You don’t forget words like that.’
Turns out Bill Galvin is a complete a**hole.
At Harvard, activists gather on immigration
Related: 4 members of MS-13 gang convicted in federal court
That is their fate, and the Globe says they need a hug.
MBTA chief opposes raising fares before July 2019, but board members won’t commit to that
Somerville man held without bail in slaying of Chelsea teen
AG Healey announces settlement with Care.com over background checks
"The video, posted on Facebook, captured a short and tense verbal exchange last week between a young black Roxbury man and a young white Boston police officer. In the recording, the officer asked the man’s name, grilled him about where he lived, and quizzed him about why he wasn’t at work on a weekday afternoon. The man was not accused of committing a crime. The man, recording the incident on his smartphone, asked why the officer wanted such details. At one point, he calls the officer a pig, and in another moment he got close to the officer’s face. “Why are you bothering me?’’ the man asked the officer. The video of the confrontation, lasting a little more than two minutes, ended peacefully, but it exploded on social media during the weekend....."
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Boston might require developers to set aside more low-income units
Will Somerville’s Union Square become the next Kendall?
Zareh menswear store survives, under new ownership
Related: Tuesday's Globe Was Ill-$uited For Me
At FDA, there’s stability, but few regulatory acts
Google to sell Zagat to an upstart review site
Stocks power higher in market’s latest lightning shift
US asks Qualcomm to delay meeting for review of Broadcom bid
Amazon tours D.C., Maryland, and Virginia in search for new headquarters site
Related: Women get sex toys in packages they didn’t order
UPDATE: Amazon set to bring at least 2,000 more jobs to the Seaport
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Fidelity promotes two to run its equity division
Shkreli must forfeit more than $7.3m, including his Wu-Tang Clan album
Founder of Court TV to found company to detect fake news
Owners of Topps weighing a sale
Ford to temporarily lay off about 2,000 workers
AXA to buy XL Group in a deal worth more than $15 billion
Walmart to offer meal kits in more stores
Netflix founder makes list of richest people
Gap’s CEO is stepping down
Avid Technology ousts CEO, citing improper conduct
It wasn't for using a racial slur.
"Johnnie Walker is rolling out a female version of its iconic logo, an attempt to draw more women to the world’s best-selling scotch and acknowledge a broader push toward gender equality....."
Getting shitfaced and possibly taken advantage of is considered liberation.
"After years of targeting health-conscious beer drinkers with Michelob Ultra, Anheuser-Busch InBev is going after an even choosier consumer: the organic shopper. The brewer is introducing a new beer in the United States called Michelob Ultra Pure Gold that’s made with organic grains and approved by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. The idea is to capitalize on the popularity of organic food and beverages — and win over people who might turn up their noses at big beer brands."
Try this drink then:
"Tyson Foods Inc., the largest US meat producer, wants to get deeper into the snack game. In its latest attempt to move beyond traditional chicken products, Tyson has put together a team of seven employees focused on snacks and product development. Their goal is to develop a new consumer product to put on store shelves in six months. Sales of meat snacks have surged almost 30 percent over the last four years, hitting $2.9 billion in 2017, Nielsen data show. Consumers are embracing high-protein products as they cut back on sugar. Tyson is looking to capture some of that zeitgeist. In its so-called innovation lab, Tyson is looking to make snacks by capitalizing on another hot foodie topic: the issue of waste. The team started in January and is developing a protein snack that the company says will use ingredients like poultry scraps, spent grain from brewers, and vegetable pulp from juicers. Tyson’s move to packaged products comes as traditional food companies struggle to compete with trendy upstarts like Chobani and Kind Snacks."
You first.
Facebook to pay $35m to settle lawsuit over IPO
They lied about the value so they could pump up the price before dumping it.
NLRB targeted over member conflict controversy
Because she is Jewish?
Firms see incentives to bolster pension plans
Little late, isn't it?
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Oscars suffer a big dip in TV ratings
It was the lowest number for the event ever as people are increasingly disgusted with the culture of Hollywood as well as their pos films.
Kraft was courtside at NBA All-Star Game
Did you see who he was with?
"Heather Locklear was arrested for investigation of domestic violence and fighting with sheriff’s deputies at her California home, authorities said Monday. The victim of the alleged domestic violence was a boyfriend....."
Just getting even for the centuries of abuse.
"In addition to Michelle Obama, speakers at his year’s Simmons Leadership Conference will include former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson, former president of entertainment for Telemundo Nely Galán, economic strategist Edie Weiner, and former CIA operative Valerie Plame......"
I'm surprised they didn't boycott her.
You know what I'm boycotting.
