TALKING POINTS

Downbeat mood found among some Mass. residents

Stories you may have missed from the world of business. 2 hours ago

Solar storm crashes GPS systems used by some farmers, stalling planting

The powerful geomagnetic storm that cast the Northern Lights’ vivid colors across the Northern Hemisphere over the weekend also caused some navigational systems in tractors and other farming equipment to break down at the height of planting season, suppliers and farmers said. 4:04 p.m.

Melinda French Gates exits Gates Foundation with $12.5 billion

French Gates will receive $12.5 billion as part of her agreement with Gates, which she said would commit to future work focused on women and families. 3:48 p.m.

As ‘Roaring Kitty’ reemerges on social media, meme stocks like GameStop and AMC surge like it’s 2021

Keith Gill, the lead figure behind the stunning market rally of GameStop in 2021, sent the prices of several quirky and volatile stocks sharply higher once more on Monday after resurfacing on X. 3:42 p.m.

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The state watched from the sidelines as Steward collapsed. Here’s how Beacon Hill could prevent another crisis.

A good place to start discussing remedies is with Alan Sager, a Boston University professor who has spent decades pushing for smarter and more aggressive government oversight of Massachusetts hospitals. 9:42 a.m.

CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS

Mayor Wu is at odds with business leaders over property tax plan

Wu's move aims to protect homeowners and renters from higher taxes, but business leaders say it will hurt the city’s competitiveness 7:36 a.m.

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Deciding where to live? Here’s your Greater Boston Neighborhood Vibe Check™.

Are you seeking a hustle-and-bustle spot? A bohemian enclave? A quiet residential nook? Good news: We’ve got all of them in spades. 7:00 a.m.

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How to find a good mechanic, dentist, or dry cleaner in the Boston area (Hint: it’s not just Google)

Cultivating a network of nearby companies to depend on — from bike stores to hair salons to kennels — is one of the great challenges of building a life somewhere new. 7:00 a.m.

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Taxes are a pain. Here’s how to make them a less expensive pain if you live in Massachusetts.

The Massachusetts Department of Revenue offers many of its own unique deductions and credits that help you whittle down what you owe each April. 7:00 a.m.

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A new driver’s guide to Boston traffic, from the Alewife Brook Parkway to the Zakim Bridge

Getting behind the wheel in the city for the first time? Here's a breakdown of the major roadways, bridges, and tunnels. 7:00 a.m.

THE FINE PRINT

A child suffered a vicious dog attack. A 53-year-old law caps her family’s compensation at $20,000.

A Plymouth couple is fighting for their granddaughter but have collided with a legal concept known as “charitable immunity” that protects the shelter operator. 5:35 a.m.

Illness took away her voice. AI created a replica she carries in her phone.

Trained on a 15-second time capsule of 21-year-old Alexis “Lexi” Bogan's teenage voice, her synthetic but remarkably real-sounding AI voice can now say almost anything she wants. 5:15 a.m.

Trump vows ‘day one’ executive order targeting offshore wind

Donald Trump made his most explicit threat yet against offshore wind, in a sign of his increasing aggressiveness toward the growing industry. 1:24 p.m.

In the skin care game, young women were smarter than Neutrogena’s executives

The company had cachet and momentum, but Neutrogena is now trying to play catch-up in skin care. 10:43 a.m.