Jury says Samsung infringed Apple patents

SAN JOSE, Calif. — A California jury awarded Apple $119 million — far less than it demanded — in a patent battle with Samsung over alleged copying of smart phone features, and the jury made the victory even smaller by finding that Apple illegally used...

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Home Showcase: A contemporary spin on classic summer cottage

A dozen new cottage-style homes have been built on the site of the former Thomas Jefferson Coolidge mansion in Manchester-by-the-Sea. Variations of classic summer cottages, with some affording ocean views, the homes at Summer Hill cluster around a central...

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Cambridge co. seeks FDA OK for cancer drug

A Cambridge company plans to seek federal regulatory approval this year for a new drug to treat pancreatic cancer after positive late-stage trial results were announced this week. Merrimack Pharmaceuticals said its MM-398 drug, used in combination with...

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Car Smart: Malibu’s a solid mid-size sedan

While the South Korean and German automakers continue to chip away at Honda and Toyota's mid-size sedan market share, the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu stays in the mix to provide a solid domestic alternative. The Malibu, which is loaded with advanced safety...

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BC Law School gets Thomas More statue

Boston College Law School yesterday hosted a dedication ceremony for a newly installed sculpture of St. Thomas More that was donated by a family that is known for its generosity throughout the city of Boston. The statue is the latest gift from the Privitera...

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Jury gives Apple $120M, Samsung $158G in patent fight

A California jury yesterday awarded Apple $120 million and Samsung $158,000 after finding both companies infringed each other's smartphone patents. The damages awarded to the two tech giants paled in comparison to what each had sought. Samsung Electronics...

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GM recalling 51,640 SUVs for defective fuel gauges

DETROIT — General Motors is recalling 51,640 SUVs because the fuel gauges may show inaccurate readings. The recall involves the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia from the 2014 model year. All of the affected SUVs were built between March...

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Federal judge dismisses latest Cape Wind lawsuit

BOSTON — A federal judge has dismissed latest efforts by opponents to derail a proposed offshore wind farm in Nantucket Sound. The Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound, the town of Barnstable and several Cape Cod businesses had argued in a lawsuit filed...

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White House reporters to honor black journalist

WASHINGTON — Harry McAlpin was standing outside the Oval Office, moments away from becoming the first black reporter to attend a presidential news conference, when one of his contemporaries approached with a deal. Stay out here, the reporter told McAlpin....

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5 cautionary signs in April's US jobs report

WASHINGTON — Employers added a sizable 288,000 jobs in April. Hiring in February and March was better than first thought. The unemployment rate plunged to 6.3 percent from 6.7 percent. At first glance, Friday's U.S. jobs report suggested that the...

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