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Monday, May 14, 2018

Boston Scientific responds to '60 Minutes' episode on transvaginal mesh allegations

Medical device maker Boston Scientific is responding after a “60 Minutes” segment that aired Sunday highlighted claims that the company's transvaginal mesh products are ineffective and harmful.

Shares of Maynard-based communications equipment manufacturer Acacia Communications opened nearly $6 higher Monday after President Donald Trump indicated that he wants to resume doing business with a Chinese telecommunications giant.

TJX lays off 300 IT workers

Retail giant TJX COs. has laid off 300 information technology workers as it outsources some services to a third-party provider, the company said in a statement.

A Worcester city councilor is now asking city officials to hold off on implementation of Board of Health regulations that would restrict the sale of flavored tobacco products to adult-only establishments.

Framingham-based renewable and efficient energy firm Ameresco has acquired a Washington, D.C. engineering and consulting firm.

Prescription drugs, which are eating up more health care dollars, are the target of new cost control efforts by President Donald Trump, who said Friday that fixing "unacceptable" prices is one of his top priorities.

Worcester is designated a Gateway City by state law, which creates an economic boost through increased funds for development.