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Thursday, August 8, 2024
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Elections

In choosing Walz, Harris looks to keep the Democratic ‘honeymoon’ going

In tapping the Minnesota governor, Vice President Kamala Harris passed over higher-profile Democrats such as Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona. Continue reading →

Business

‘Quiet vacationing’ is the workplace trend of summer. But is it ethical?

“Quiet vacationing” is hooky on steroids. Some employees sneak away for weeks with a few strategic emails and calls. The requirements? A manager who’s not into micro-managing. A light workload. And chutzpah. Continue reading →

Elections

Staunch progressive or lifelong moderate? Tim Walz’s allies say he’s neither — or both.

Over nearly two decades in politics, Tim Walz has been able to embody a slew of apparent political contradictions while coming across to many voters as authentic. Continue reading →

Healthcare

Steward landlords turning over properties to lender, boosting hopes of deals on hospitals this week

The state of Massachusetts has extended a bridge loan in hopes of finalizing the hospital sales by week’s end. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

‘They think it’s a joke’: Boston has rules for big construction projects that no one follows

During the past four years, not a single project has reported meeting all the rules intended to diversify the industry and bolster the number of city residents working on construction sites, a Globe review found. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

‘Extreme’ weather forecast for August

WATCH: The last official month of summer is shaking up to be a soaker and a scorcher. Lead meteorologist Ken Mahan takes a look at what we can expect. Watch →

Controversy surrounding Mayor Wu’s maternity leave

WATCH: If she doesn’t take time off, would that imply women don’t need it? Or, would it be the ultimate act of feminism? Columnist Shirley Leung weighs in. Watch →

New Bedford could build a homeless encampment

WATCH: Cities across the country are tearing camps down, but local advocates want to build. Reporter John Hilliard unpacks the plan and pushback. Watch →

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Business

‘Quiet vacationing’ is the workplace trend of summer. But is it ethical?

“Quiet vacationing” is hooky on steroids. Some employees sneak away for weeks with a few strategic emails and calls. The requirements? A manager who’s not into micro-managing. A light workload. And chutzpah. Continue reading →

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