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Past articles by Abbi:

Break up Ticketmaster

I knew competition for Taylor Swift tickets would be fierce. What I didn’t know is that I would be competing against Ticketmaster itself. → Read More

Big Number: Lonely at work

The study, which surveyed 10,400 people in the United States, found that workers in the Gen Z and millennial generations feel lonelier at work than older workers. → Read More

Trump threatens to strike 52 Iranian targets if Tehran retaliates

In a series of tweets, President Trump threatened to attack 52 Iranian sites if Iran retaliated against the US in response to the drone strike that killed Qasem Soleimani on Friday. → Read More

2019 Economics Laureates to donate Nobel Prize money to next generation of economists

Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo of MIT and Michael Kremer of Harvard University — the 2019 winners of the Sveriges Riksbank Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences — are donating their prize money to invest in the next generation of development economists. → Read More

Elizabeth Warren on ‘Jimmy Fallon’: ‘Let’s ease up on Billie’ Eilish

During an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” the Mass. Senator defended singer Billie Eilish, who was criticized for not knowing the band Van Halen earlier this week. → Read More

Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard are coming to Fenway next summer

They’re teaming up for a 2020 stadium tour alongside Poison and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and will play at Fenway Park on Aug. 25. → Read More

Photos: Exceptionally high tides roll through Venice

High tide on Friday peaked at 5 feet above sea level, flooding the streets of the lagoon city and highlighting the threat rising sea levels pose to the sinking city. → Read More

Watch MIT’s new ‘Mini Cheetah’ robots in action

In a new video, the 20-pound robots are seen backflipping, running around, and playing soccer on the lawn in front of the MIT dome. → Read More

Unseasonable cold continues Saturday, return to mild temperatures on the horizon

Chilly weather continues Saturday, but there will be plenty of sunshine and less wind than Friday. Milder weather is expected to return Sunday and Monday before another cold front brings near record chill to the region. → Read More

Cold unseasonable temperatures will continue beyond the weekend

Parts of Western Massachusetts saw the first snowflakes of the season last night thanks to unseasonably cold temperatures that will continue into next week. → Read More

Big Data: Air pollution is getting worse

After reaching a two-decade low in 2016, air pollution in the United States has increased according to a new report from researchers at Carnegie Mellon University. → Read More

Bill Gates isn’t sure how ‘open-minded’ Elizabeth Warren is

At the New York Times Dealbook Conference, Microsoft founder Bill Gates said he hasn’t met with the presidential candidate because he “doesn’t know how open-minded she is or if she’s even be willing to sit down with somebody who has large amounts of money.” → Read More

Wind sticking around after blustery Halloween night

The rain is on its way out, but gusty winds that whipped through New England on Halloween will remain through most of Friday and could lead to more tree damage and power outages. → Read More

Bernie Sanders tweets support for Deadspin writers

In a tweet Thursday night, Senator Bernie Sanders said he stands with the former Deadspin writers who have been resigning en masse in the wake of a “stick to sports” demand from its new owners. → Read More

Emilia Clarke reveals who was behind the ‘Game of Thrones’ coffee cup

In an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” the “Game of Thrones” star may have ended the mystery behind the to-go coffee cup on a table in the Great Hall of Winterfell. → Read More

Big Data: The cost of Costco’s rotisserie chicken

The price of a Costco rotisserie chicken hasn’t changed in 10 years. The retailer has gone to new lengths to keep costs low. → Read More

Veteran journalist Gwen Ifill memorialized with 2020 Forever Stamp

The United States Postal Service announced Tuesday the late PBS “NewHour” host will be honored on the 43d stamp in the Black Heritage series. → Read More

Heavy rain, high winds leave almost 200,000 without power

An powerful coastal storm struck New England overnight, downing trees and causing power outages across the state. Scattered showers and more gusty winds are expected throughout the morning, leading to a blustery and sometimes wet morning commute. → Read More

Some rain, strong winds expected for Friday morning commute

As the multi-day storm continues to sit offshore, light rain will affect the morning commute and could become heavier as the day progresses. → Read More

Warren: ‘Marry one woman. Assuming you can find one’

At CNN’s Equality Town Hall, Senator Elizabeth Warren was asked how she would respond to someone who says marriage is between one man and one woman. She delivered quite the burn in response. → Read More