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Israel's attacks on Hezbollah have created problems for Lebanese people and the many Syrian refugees who live there. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Tanya Evans of the International Rescue Committee.

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86 minutes ago Peak foliage is here. Here are some unexpected places to catch the colors.

Plus: America’s top waterfront resort, the Greenway Artisan Market, and a ski season preview. The post Peak foliage is here. Here are some unexpected places to catch the colors. appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago LatticeFlow’s LLM framework takes a first stab at benchmarking Big AI’s compliance with EU AI Act

While most countries’ lawmakers are still discussing how to put guardrails around artificial intelligence the European Union is ahead of the pack, having passed a risk-based framework for regulating AI apps earlier this year. The law came into force in August, although full details of the pan-EU AI governance regime are still being worked out […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago Long careers in luxury fashion led to a $17M raise for this supply chain platform

The retail sector needs Inventory planning to maintain margins and meet demand. This is getting harder because there are now many distribution channels, more complex supply chains, and shorter sales cycles. Mid-market retailers and premium brands have less firepower than the retail giants and tend to rely on legacy software. Founded in 2020, Autone aims […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 hours ago 'Cheat Code to Life': Jailhouse lawyers help incarcerated people—and themselves, too

A new trove of letters and oral histories is shining a light on the successes and challenges of jailhouse lawyers: people in prison who help themselves and others navigate the legal system.

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3 hours ago What time is the Formula 1 2024 United States Grand Prix and how can I watch it?

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3 hours ago TikTok’s Owner Already Publishes Digital Books. Now It Is Moving Into Print.

ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant that owns TikTok, will focus its publisher, 8th Note Press, on popular genres such as romance, romantasy and young adult fiction.

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3 hours ago Archaeologists discover 12 skeletons at a buried tomb in Petra, Jordan

The Treasury in Petra, Jordan, is a famous tourist site and features in an Indiana Jones movie. Now archaeologists say they've found a remarkable 12 complete skeletons in a hidden tomb beneath it.

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3 hours ago Hakeem Jeffries could be the first Black speaker of the House. First, he needs to win

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is campaigning in competitive districts across the U.S. with the goal of flipping control of the House of Representatives in the November election.

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