Romney aims to raise age for Social Security, Medicare
Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney unveiled a sweeping plan today that would cut at least $500 billion per year from the federal budget as of 2016.
Job gains show ‘frustratingly slow’ expansion
Employers added fewer workers in October than forecast, illustrating the slow pace of progress cited by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke this week.
Judge denies bail to Whitey Bulger’s girlfriend
A federal magistrate judge today rejected a request for bail by Catherine Greig, ruling that she was a fugitive for years and would likely flee if freed before trial.
Levine’s season in jeopardy at the Met Opera
Conductor James Levine, who has not appeared at the Metropolitan Opera since May, could miss the season after canceling his participation in a Wagner production.
Health care | Editorial
Empowering patients to cut costs
Insurers should help consumers save money by providing more transparency on prices.
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Commonwealth makes work fun
Workers at Commonwealth Financial Network enjoy theme kitchens and outdoor activites.
Employee perks
Free iPads, free beer, and more
Free iPads, free beer, and free trips around the world are a few of the ways our Top Places to Work reward their employees.
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The Google mind
Employees at Google, our top medium employer, often credit smart colleagues with making the workplace vibrant and interesting.
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Top Places to Work - 2011
The Globe’s 2011 Top Places to Work survey ranks 100 of the best workplaces in Massachusetts.
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The rise of punkademia
The field of punk studies is on the rise. But how do you study a movement that doesn’t want to be studied?
“What we learned from last year is trying to maintain a full schedule will be difficult for us in a severe storm, both on subway and commuter rail.”
Jonathan R. Davis, MBTA’s acting general manager
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Two teens arraigned in Dorchester shootings
Nyasani Watt and Sheldon Mattis were held without bail following the Sept. 25 fatal shooting of Jaivon Blake, who was killed just a few doors from his home.
Top Places to Work
Special section
Top Places to Work - 2011
The Globe’s 2011 Top Places to Work survey ranks 100 of the best workplaces in Massachusetts.
Business
Groupon shares surge in IPO
Groupon Inc. jumped as much as 56 percent in its trading debut as optimism about the company outweighed concern about ballooning costs and rising competition.
Politics
Perry tries for comeback in Iowa
Rick Perry is ramping up his campaign in Iowa, launching new ads and spending more time in the state Republicans say could make or break his White House bid.
Nation & World
Greek PM survives confidence vote
Lawmakers today backed the embattled government of Prime Minister George Papandreou, who won with 153 votes in the 300-member Parliament.
Sports
Giants fortifying defense as they prepare for Patriots
The vaunted pass rush that once foiled Tom Brady is still stout. Of bigger concern is the run defense that Justin Tuck said is almost nonexistent.
Movies
Movie Review
‘Like Crazy’ is a tiny film with big hype
How you feel about this Sundance-winning film will depend on how you feel about puppy love in all its silliness and glory.
Arts
For choreographer Aszure Barton, dance is ever evolving
At 36, Aszure Barton is one of the world’s most promising contemporary dance makers.
Opinion
“If we control humanity’s inadvertent damage, we can fully rejoice in each new person."
Edward L. Glaeser, on world population growth
Ideas
“The only thing we may know about education is that inquisitive kids respond to it.”
Paul Nix, on exam schools