From its coveted spot near Brae Burn Country Club in Newton, 279 Fuller Street has already won the location, location, location category. From enjoying relative seclusion thanks to its tree-lined lot to its proximity to shopping, dining, and green spaces, the 2024 new construction is already a winner. But add to that some truly eye-popping interior finishes, a massive lot, and just under 12,000 interior square feet and you have yourself a real prize. Luxurious at every turn, the contemporary white brick exterior is complemented by a clean, modern interior that greets you with a two-story foyer ..read more

Arthur Allen | (TNS) KFF Health News When doctors began using the drug sotorasib in 2021 with high expectations for its innovative approach to attacking lung cancer, retired medical technician Don Crosslin was an early beneficiary. Crosslin started the drug that July. His tumors shrank, then stabilized. But while the drug has helped keep him alive, its side effects have gradually narrowed the confines of his life, said Crosslin, 76, who lives in Ocala, Florida: “My appetite has been minimal. I’m very weak. I walk my dogs and get around a bit, but I haven’t been able to golf since last July.” H ..read more

Tim Henderson | Stateline.org (TNS) Black homeowners’ property values are on the rise across the country, with some of the biggest upswings in Midwestern and Southern states. The boon to Black homeowners, after decades of lagging property values, could help them close a racial wealth gap that has kept the American dream out of reach. Home values increased on average 84% in majority-Black ZIP codes between 2016 and 2023, outpacing growth in white ZIP codes, where values grew 69%, according to a Stateline analysis of federal housing and census data. A hot market during the COVID-19 pandemic, an ..read more

A new report on real estate transfer fees indicates that Boston and other Massachusetts communities could lose up to 60 cents for every dollar in new taxes collected if they win state approval and go forward with implementation. The Greater Boston Real Estate Board, in partnership with the Building Owners and Managers Association and Tufts University, highlighted the finding in a report issued Thursday, urging state lawmakers to pursue alternative housing solutions. Eighteen cities and towns across the Bay State are waiting for action from the state Legislature on their respective “real estate ..read more

The head of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce criticized the mayor’s decision to raise the city budget by 8% amid economic uncertainty while urging the City Council to practice “fiscal discipline” by making cuts to her spending proposal. In a letter addressed to Councilors Brian Worrell and Enrique Pepén, chair and vice chair of a subcommittee overseeing the Council’s budget review process, Chamber CEO and President Jim Rooney urged all 13 councilors to keep budget growth to 3-4% for the next fiscal year that begins July 1. That type of increase would be in line with inflation, Rooney wro ..read more

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The World Video Game Hall of Fame inducted its 10th class of honorees Thursday, recognizing Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima for their impacts on the video game industry and popular culture. The inductees debuted across decades, advancing technologies along the way and expanding not only the number of players, but the ages and interests of those at the controls, Hall of Fame authorities said in revealing the winners. The Hall of Fame recognizes electronic games of all types — arcade, console, computer, handheld, and mobile. The Class of 2024 was selected by ..read more

LONDON  — The pharma giant AstraZeneca has requested that the European authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine be pulled, according to the EU medicines regulator. In an update on the European Medicines Agency’s website Wednesday, the regulator said that the approval for AstraZeneca’s Vaxzevria had been withdrawn “at the request of the marketing authorization holder.” AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine was first given the nod by the EMA in January 2021. Within weeks, however, concerns grew about the vaccine’s safety, when dozens of countries suspended the vaccine’s use after unusual but rare bl ..read more

Loaves of bread have been taken off store shelves in Japan after the remains of “a small animal” believed to be a rat were found. Production of the bread was halted at a Tokyo factory, with 104,000 packages being recalled, according to Pasco Shikishima Corp. The company apologized and promised compensation. “We will do our utmost to strengthen our quality controls so that this will never happen again. We ask for your understanding and your cooperation,” it said in a statement this week. Japanese media reports said at least two people who bought the bread in Gunma Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo ..read more

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Wrapped in Radiant Red Tintcoat, the Cadillac XT4 Sport AWD satisfies its clientele easily as the XT4 is ready to tackle just about any task. From grocery shopping to commuting, the XT4 really fulfills alot of needs and wants on consumers’ lists. Comfort, design and overall stature still shine as Cadillac has a big reputation to keep up with. Since the elimination of Pontiac and their ever popular performance style in GM’s fleet, Cadillac has had no choice but to pick up the slack and provide an array of vehicles to consumers, keeping in mind, price, quality and demand are all at the fore-fron ..read more