SUVs make a powerful comeback

In the rock 'em, sock 'em heyday of the SUV, manufacturers couldn't make enough of them to meet demand. But the price of a gallon of gasoline went from under a buck to almost $4, and the truck-like comportment of SUVs caught up to them. Manufacturers...

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Gamblers' optimism? Casino money misses states' expectations

HARTFORD, Conn. — For anyone betting on the Northeast's casino bonanza, the odds are long on projects hitting financial expectations. In the last several states to open casinos — Ohio, Maryland and Pennsylvania — overall revenue is coming in below baseline...

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Colleges start to embrace sustainable seafood label

PORTLAND, Maine — A Maine science institute wants students at New England colleges to know if the seafood in their school cafeterias was pulled from the region's waters. The Portland-based Gulf of Maine Research Institute is targeting colleges and universities...

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Tighter online controls in China point to wider clampdown

BEIJING — Working out of a Beijing office full of video game designers from around the world, Chinese-born Pin Wang and his startup Substantial Games should be the face of the innovative, forward-looking China that the country's leaders say they want...

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JetBlue's CEO battles to appease passengers and Wall Street

NEW YORK — Robin Hayes, the new CEO of JetBlue Airways, is balancing between passengers and Wall Street. As he takes control of the New York-based airline Monday, Hayes faces a difficult task: increase profits without destroying the culture that has...

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Crossing over? Five best bets

When searching for a vehicle, some New England buyers like trucks and SUVs for their rugged versatility in our tough weather but don't want to give up the convenience of a car. Enter the crossover, a more compact SUV with the car-like qualities buyers...

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Vehicle makers rev up tech advances

Vehicle manufacturers are embracing new technology, but things have moved so fast in the past few years, some buyers have no idea what is available. "Car shoppers are spending more time considering and evaluating the consumer electronics and technology...

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These aren’t your Grampa’s trucks

Trucks remain popular across the United States because of their durability, utility and affordability — but they've come a long way in engineering and comfort. Trucks now have a variety of sizes, passenger-carrying capability, engine choices and technological...

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Greece, creditors still far apart going into new debt talks

BRUSSELS — Greece and its European creditors began fresh talks on Monday over the country's request to ease its bailout terms, but expectations for a quick deal are low despite a fast-approaching deadline. Optimism was curbed by German Finance Minister...

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Dish renews Epix pact, will add movie channels to Sling TV internet service

Dish Network and Epix have inked a multiyear renewal for continued carriage of its movie services on traditional pay TV, as well as bringing them to the satcaster's recently launched Sling TV Internet-delivered package as a premium option. Under the...

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