Brooks rocks lobster shoe for marathon

Brooks Running Co. has launched a limited edition Boston-themed version of its Launch 2 sneaker, just in time for the Boston Marathon. The Lobster Launch 2 has images of the crustacean, a blue ocean midsole, rope laces and wood lace aglets that represent...

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Iran nuclear deal might affect oil prices — eventually

WASHINGTON — The framework agreement over Iran's nuclear program could lead to a deluge of Iranian oil on the global market, with the potential to drive oil prices down further than they've already plummeted. But it won't happen soon. Even if the deal...

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Restored church worthy of worship

A growing number of shuttered churches in the Boston area have been converted to condominiums, but few have been to such beautiful effect as the former Mount Vernon Church in the Back Bay. Built around 1891 by C. Howard Walker, the church at the corner...

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Benz with 449 hp is a head-turner

Here's what a friend of mine had to say about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 4­Matic Coupe: "It looks like it's going 100 mph sitting still!" This handsome and fast coupe's interior is elegantly trimmed in "Designo" Napa leather with piano black lacquer...

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Duke, Virginia agree to $2.5 million coal ash settlement

RICHMOND, Va. — Duke Energy has agreed to a $2.5 million settlement with Virginia over a massive coal ash spill that coated 70 miles of the Dan River in gray sludge, state environmental officials announced Friday. The settlement drew immediate criticism...

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Church to host conversion

A landmark Beacon Hill church has been sold, and early redevelopment plans call for a conversion to residential condos and office space. Boston real estate investment firm Ad Meliora and Rhino Capital managing principal Michael Olson bought the Church...

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Westport farm restricted from selling animals

A Westport dairy farm has agreed to stop selling animals for human consumption after federal regulators said they found illegal drug residues in cattle. During an inspection last June, the Food and Drug Administration documented multiple violations...

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March figures hint at larger economic slowdown

Employers added fewer jobs in March than expected as the labor market began to fall in line with other signs that the economy is lagging, said analysts who predict slower hiring will continue in the coming months. "Disappointing is the key word for...

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The Ticker

Report: Disney to give DraftKings $250M Boston fantasy sports startup DraftKings reportedly is getting a $250 million shot in the arm from the Walt Disney Co. In return for the investment, DraftKings will spend more than $500 million in advertising...

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Why job growth and cheap gas aren't doing what they should

WASHINGTON — Steady hiring is supposed to fire up economic growth. Cheap gasoline is supposed to power consumer spending. Falling unemployment is supposed to boost wages. Low mortgage rates are supposed to spur home buying. America's economic might...

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