HIGHER EDUCATION

Former DEI director at Providence College files discrimination charge

E. Corry Kole, who is nonbinary, resigned in March after “direct, repeated, patterned and systemic discrimination,” their lawyer said. The Catholic college called the claim “unsubstantiated.” 4:08 p.m.

Biden marks Earth Day by going after GOP, announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants

The Biden administration also announced plans to expand its New Deal-style American Climate Corps green jobs training program. 4:00 p.m.

‘We’re slammed’: Bruins, Celtics playoff games mean big business for TD Garden retailers

TD Garden is preparing for legions of fans to spend big on souvenirs, from special Celtics playoff shirts to hockey sticks and game pucks once used by Bruins players. 3:03 p.m.

Tech Lab

Israel-Iran conflict raises questions about how well missile defense systems work

Defense analysts warn that missile defense technology is still far from foolproof, and that in a war between major powers — the US versus China, for instance — such systems wouldn’t perform nearly as well. 12:26 p.m.

bold types

Quiroga sets broader mission for Boston-based housing nonprofit

Bold Types is our weekly roundup of movers and shakers on Boston's business scene. 10:36 a.m.

With mortgage rates above 7 percent, here’s what home buyers should know

Despite sky-high mortgage rates, demand for home loans may be increasing in Greater Boston. 10:21 a.m.

chesto means business

Trying to find a cheap lunch downtown? Good luck.

It wasn't that long ago that you could get a salad or sandwich for under $10 downtown. But, thanks to various COVID-induced factors, those days are long gone. 10:20 a.m.

Larry Edelman | Trendlines

The Fed’s hard line on inflation is hard luck for the housing market

Cutting interest rates, which would make mortgages cheaper and spur construction, is off the table for now. 9:09 a.m.

THE FINE PRINT

Mass. judge rules that state’s method of taking property for unpaid taxes is unconstitutional

A ruling by a superior court judge is one more blow to a century-old practice in Massachusetts of municipalities taking the total value of a property even when only a small fraction of that amount is owed in taxes. 4:05 p.m.

A coffee roastery in Finland has launched an AI-generated blend. The results were surprising.

“We basically gave descriptions of all our coffee types and their flavors to AI and instructed it to create a new exciting blend," said Svante Hampf, Kaffa Roastery’s managing director and founder. 2:53 p.m.

House votes for possible TikTok ban in the US, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon

The House has passed legislation that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year. 1:30 p.m.

Rob Hale runs Boston and gives along the way

To celebrate finishing the Boston Marathon for the first time, the Granite Telecommunications chief executive sent an email to more than 70 local charities, announcing that he and his wife would be donating a collective $26.2 million to them. 7:30 a.m.

RI BUSINESS

Drive-through cannabis? At Mother Earth Wellness in R.I., it’s ‘like getting a cup of coffee’

The model has a certain appeal for customers who might be anxious about going into a cannabis dispensary, the owner of the Pawtucket, R.I., outlet said. 1:58 p.m.

BUSINESS

8 interesting things you can get at a drive-through

Beyond fast food, coffee, and banking, there’s a world of businesses prioritizing customer convenience and helping people fit more into their busy lives. Here are some of the drive-thru services we found across the country. 1:53 p.m.