Obama on Labor Day: Don't take rights for granted

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is asking Americans this Labor Day to think about the rights and benefits that people often take for granted. In his weekly radio and Internet address, Obama says he's optimistic about the growing economy. He says...

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Tripled California Film-TV tax credit heads to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk

A bill to more than triple California's film-TV tax credit program from $100 million to $330 million a year has cleared its final legislative hurdle and is headed for the desk of Gov. Jerry Brown. The State Assembly approved AB 1839 late Friday night,...

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Infiniti Q50 gets sharp redesign

The 2014 Infiniti Q50 Premium AWD four-door sedan was rolled out last fall but everything about this year-old redesign is spot-on for curbside appeal and performance. The feline-shaped sleek body looks good parked and even better in motion as the famous...

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EU inches toward new sanctions on Russia

BRUSSELS — The European Union on Saturday warned that the apparent incursion of Russian troops on Ukrainian soil pushes the conflict closer to a point of no return, with new economic sanctions being drawn up to make Moscow reconsider its position. Ukrainian...

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Japanese retailer Uniqlo opens first 2 Mass. stores

Japanese casual clothing retailer Uniqlo opened its first two Massachusetts stores yesterday, and plans to open two more in the next month. More than 100 people were in line when the doors opened at both the Natick Mall and The Mall at Chestnut Hill....

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Foreign students flock to hub

Foreign students are flocking to — and spending cash — at Greater Boston colleges and universities at one of the highest rates in the country, helping pour hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy in the process, according to a new report....

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Gumball Factory hits sweet spot

This architect-designed penthouse in a former gumball factory has Jeffries Point's highest unobstructed perch overlooking East Boston, Boston Harbor and downtown. Unit 701 in the Gumball Factory Lofts, on the market for $799,000, underwent a $600,000...

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Atlantic City losing 2 casinos, 5K jobs in 3 days

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A time few could imagine during the glory days of casino gambling has arrived in Atlantic City, where two casinos and more than 5,000 jobs will be lost this weekend. The Showboat is closing Sunday, followed by Revel's two-day closure...

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A history of casino revenue, jobs in Atlantic City

Here is a look at how gambling revenue and employment have changed since casinos launched in Atlantic City in 1978: ___ May 26, 1978: Resorts Atlantic City opens. Casino revenue: $134 million Casino employment: 3,300 ___ June 26, 1979: Caesars...

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Box office: 'Guardians' becomes year's top film, leads Labor Day weekend

Leave it to a ragtag band of space crusaders to save the Labor Day weekend box office. "Guardians of the Galaxy" has edged out newcomers "The November Man" and "As Above, So Below" to once again top the domestic box office, earning $3.8 million on Friday...

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