Archive for November 2021
With Covid in the air, life insurance sales keep rising at John Hancock
The gains come with interest in life insurance potentially plateauing industry-wide. Read More
Read MoreState launches three mobile sites to administer antibody treatment for Covid-19
Massachusetts has hired an emergency response company to set up three mobile antibody infusion sites in communities around the state just days after news of the latest coronavirus variant is prompting fears of another surge in infections. Read More
Read MoreMassachusetts threatens to fine hospital after temporary closure of behavioral health beds
In a letter signed by acting commissioner Margret Cooke, the state said the extended closure of the beds, which the hospital said is due to the nurses’ strike, triggered an essential service hearing. Read More
Read MoreViewpoint: Hurricane season showed how low-income communities face highest risks
As scholars who study refugees and migration worldwide, one says they are finding that the communities most at risk are being pushed into permanent displacement and homelessness, or deeper into poverty, with each climate-related disaster, a Tufts researcher and professor write. Read More
Read MoreSBA’s EIDL and cash grant programs are ending — and the deadlines to apply are imminent
Small businesses have just a few weeks to get their applications together for the SBA’s last remaining Covid-19 relief programs. Read More
Read MoreEV battery startup Factorial partners with Mercedes, Stellantis
The Woburn EV battery maker now has partnerships with three of the 10 biggest auto manufacturers in the world. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and have I got a deal for you
Good morning, Boston, and good luck, New England Revolution. Here are the 5 things you need to know to start your workday, plus new CFOs, Giving Tuesday, slew footing and a deal just for you. Read More
Read MoreMass. could soon roll out a digital vaccine passport, Baker says
Massachusetts could soon roll out a digital Covid-19 vaccination passport, Gov. Charlie Baker said on a local radio program. Read More
Read MoreWith omicron, local diagnostics makers look to ensure their tests work
As SARS-CoV-2 evolves in its attempts to avoid being stamped out, a new question has arisen: Do diagnostic tests for Covid-19 still work? Read More
Read MoreRapid7 appoints new CFO from local cybersecurity firm
Tim Adams, 62, joins Rapid7 from BitSight Technologies, a Boston-based cybersecurity ratings company that earlier this year received a $250 million cash investment from Moody’s Corp. (NYSE: MCO) Read More
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