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Former Trump White House staffers back John Kelly on his warning about Trump

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U.S. housing market is on the ‘verge of a vicious cycle,’ which is ‘not good for America,’ Lennar Mortgage head warns

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Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Foreign buyers eye Japan's empty houses with millions available for cheap — but experts warn of risks

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Massachusetts restaurant threatened after Nazi uniforms controversy

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Meta Battles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit in Massachusetts

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Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Uber and Lyft Drivers in Massachusetts Win Right to Unionize

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