Saudi Arabia pumped 10.563 million barrels a day in October, OPEC said, as the U.S. average gas price fell to $3.94, its first time under $4 in months.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has passed 11,000 cases and 5,387 deaths, its health ministry said Nov. 11, as Kenya began a 42-day countdown to Ebola-free status.
Spain held its first general strike in 14 years on Nov. 11 over housing costs. Masked groups clashed with police in Barcelona as 120,000 marched in Madrid.
Cost of living by country for mid-2026: the most expensive and cheapest nations, the biggest changes over the year and official inflation, with charts.
Russia hit six major power substations overnight, Kyiv said, a second night of strikes that left outages in eight regions and darkened city streetlights.
Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large prisoner exchange as Abu Dhabi talks ended Wednesday with no breakthrough. Envoys go to Moscow and Dublin Thursday.
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Boston first-time homebuyer programs offer up to $50,000 in down payment aid plus ONE+Boston discounted mortgages. Income limits, rules and how to apply.
Massachusetts affordability in 2026: BEA, Census, EIA and state data on prices, housing, electricity, child care, health premiums, income and state policy.
Geopolitics and business report for Oct. 25, 2026: deadly Black Sea shipping, a Hormuz freight-rate court fight, Alaska LNG sanctions and French bond stress.
Business report October 25, 2026: Audi plans a $4 billion Georgia plant, Bon Secours nears a $6 billion surgery deal, and JetBlue creditors hire an adviser.
Why is Boston housing so expensive? Census and FRED data on Boston rent, home values, renter cost burden and mortgage rates, plus what officials propose.
The Encore Boston Harbor strike cut September gaming revenue 22% to $46.1M, and state taxes from the Everett casino fell to their lowest level since 2021.
Blanchard's Jamaica Plain store at 741 Centre St. would become Kappy's Fine Wine & Spirits under a license transfer the Boston Licensing Board hears Oct. 28.
Wegmans Burlington MA at 53 Third Ave turns 12 on Oct. 26 and holds a Nov. 3 hiring event. Hours, pharmacy, Market Café and Massachusetts store details.
Mass General Brigham's 2026 layoffs now reach clinical programs. MGB is $300M+ behind budget with a 0.3% margin; Mass Eye and Ear pediatric care moves.
Geopolitics and business report for Oct. 24, 2026: oil hits a six-month high, Starlink speeds return in Ukraine, and Gulf wealth funds pour money into China.
Business report October 24, 2026: Moody's spares France, Alaska LNG executives quit over Russia claims, Israel's central bank rejects crypto, and airfares soar.
Harvard Book Store Boston opens this fall at 33 Union St. in the Blackstone Block: 3,500 square feet, a Lakon Paris café, a kids' area and wine at events.
Japan Boston ties explained: the 1959 Kyoto sister-city pact, 10 Japan-born Red Sox players, Japanese investment and jobs, the MFA collection and MIT/Harvard.
Boston snowbirds heading to Florida for winter 2026-27: Census migration data, Massachusetts residency rules, Florida homestead deadlines and travel timing.
Geopolitics and business report for Oct. 23, 2026: Qatar signs a U.S. LNG deal, Ukraine reroutes grain past drones, Canada tariffs shift and Chinese money moves.
Business report October 23, 2026: oil tops $116 as the Dow drops 653 points, Amex cuts 5% of jobs for AI, SpaceX tower talks hit telecoms and MGB trims jobs.
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