Five things you need to know today, and heading for the hills


Good morning, Boston. I'm actually taking most of today off so I can pack for a weekend camping trip (more on that below) and then go see Elton John tonight in Foxborough. Before I sign off, here are the five most important things you need to know to start your Thursday.

Fed hikes rates

As expected, the Federal Reserve yesterday raised its benchmark rate by 0.75 percentage points for the second consecutive time, to a range of 2.25% to 2.5%.

'Horror stories’

No, it's not a Stranger Things…

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