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Business Headlines
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
This morning's top stories

People are moving out of New England. How can we stem the tide?

Economic development in this new era is about making the case to individuals that your state is the best place to work, start a company, buy a house, or raise a family.  Continue reading →

In a visit to Baltimore, Biden will announce $3 billion to reduce carbon emissions at US ports

President Biden is set to visit the city's main port Tuesday to announce the grants, which officials say will improve and electrify port infrastructure at 55 sites nationwide while supporting an estimated 40,000 union jobs, reducing pollution, and combating the climate crisis.  Continue reading →

Treasury issues rule to block US investors from helping China develop advanced military technology

The US Treasury Department, seeking to keep the Chinese military from gaining an edge in advanced technologies, issued a rule Monday to restrict and monitor American investments in China in artificial intelligence, computer chips and quantum computing.  Continue reading →

Gen Z voters could decide the election. From TikTok memes to Twitch livestreams, here’s how they’re following it.

Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Globe interviewed two dozen local Gen Z residents about how they stay informed.  Continue reading →

Jeff Bezos defends decision to end Washington Post endorsements

The Washington Post's decision to stop endorsing presidential candidates was a move to improve the newsroom’s credibility, not to protect his own personal interests, Jeff Bezos said.  Continue reading →

State to launch a quantum computing project in Holyoke

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.  Continue reading →

GE Aerospace says shortages involve over a dozen suppliers

The disruptions have slowed delivery of GE's jet engines and have resulted in renewed headaches for planemakers and airlines.  Continue reading →

Apple launches the iPhone into the AI era with free software update

The upgrade to the iOS 18 operating system on Monday arrived more than a month after four iPhone 16 models equipped with the special computer chip needed to power the AI features went on sale.  Continue reading →

Rebuilding from hurricanes hinges on immigrants at center of US election

Builders are anxious about proposals laid out by Donald Trump that would further crack down on immigration — a key source of labor for the construction industry.  Continue reading →

Rich Davey embarks on new role as Massport CEO

Bold Types is our weekly roundup of the movers and shakers on Boston's business scene.  Continue reading →