10 m. ago Trump signs executive order that would reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

The switch would move marijuana away from its current classification as a Schedule I drug, alongside heroin and LSD. The post Trump signs executive order that would reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug appeared first on Boston.com.

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28 m. ago AI's 2025 carbon footprint may match New York City, report estimates

By the end of the year, the carbon footprint of global AI systems for the whole of 2025 could equal that of New York City. At the same time, AI's thirst for water could rival that of the world's bottled water market, according to new estimates.

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34 m. ago What to know about Jared Isaacman, the billionaire private astronaut leading NASA

Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination in May, citing the billionaire's donations to Democrats and ties to Elon Musk. He was renominated last month and confirmed by a 67-30 Senate vote on Wednesday.

Technology

37 m. ago Trump’s handpicked board votes to rename Washington performing arts center the Trump

The White House says President Donald Trump’s handpicked board has voted to rename Washington’s leading performing arts center as the Trump-Kennedy Center The post Trump’s handpicked board votes to rename Washington performing arts center the Trump-Kennedy Center appeared first on Boston.com.

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47 m. ago Atlantic City’s Mayor Is Found Not Guilty of Assaulting His Daughter

A jury on Thursday acquitted Marty Small Sr. of all four crimes he was charged with, including aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of his teenage daughter.

Events

67 m. ago Statesville Airport Plane Crash Leaves Multiple People Dead, Officials Say

The plane, a Cessna C550, crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

Events

71 m. ago MBTA releases World Cup transit guide as Boston braces for 450,000 visitors

The T expects to carry up to 20,000 riders per match during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with seven games scheduled at Gillette Stadium. The post MBTA releases World Cup transit guide as Boston braces for 450,000 visitors appeared first on Boston.com.

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75 m. ago N.Y.C. Subway Crime Is Down, Hochul Says, Rebutting Trump Officials

Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state would spend another $77 million on police patrols in the subway, acknowledging that felony assaults remain stubbornly high.

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81 m. ago Simplified power factor correction: Sensorless control could enable smaller, more reliable electronic adapters

Single-phase power factor correction (PFC) circuits—a kind of front-end AC/DC converters—are ubiquitous in a variety of consumer electronic devices, including laptop adapters, LED driver power supplies, and portable chargers. They enhance the current quality drawn from the source, delivering stable DC voltage with high efficiency.

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91 m. ago Trump Administration Tries to Stop Some Immigrants From Driving Trucks

The transportation department said the new rules were intended to make roads safer, but there’s no data to suggest that immigrants cause more truck accidents.

Events

96 m. ago Multiple People Are Killed in North Carolina Jet Crash, Officials Say

The plane, a Cessna C550, crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

Events

98 m. ago ‘Seattle Eats’: Costco wine deals are legendary. Pour yourself a glass

‘Seattle Eats’: Costco wine deals are legendary. Pour yourself a glass  The Seattle Times

Economics

1 hour ago Once Again, Health Care Proves to Be a Bitter Political Pill for G.O.P.

The inability to find a credible counter to the Affordable Care Act has long bedeviled Republicans and cost them at the polls. It’s threatening to do so again next year.

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1 hour ago Watch: Kamala Harris Struggles to Explain to Kimmel Why Biden was 'Right' to Not Push DoJ to Release the Epstein Files

Failed presidential candidate Kamala Harris struggled to explain to ABC's left-wing late-night host Jimmy Kimmel why the Joe Biden Department of Justice never attempted to release documents pertaining to convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein. Harris insisted that it was deemed crucial to keep "absolute separation" between the Biden administration and the DoJ. The post Watch: Kamala Harris Struggles to Explain to Kimmel Why Biden was ‘Right’ to Not Push DoJ to Release the Epstein Files appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 h. ago What are gas stove manufacturers trying to hide? Warning labels

Colorado passed first-in-the-nation legislation requiring warning labels on gas stoves in June 2025. These warnings are similar to what is required by cigarette labeling laws.

Events

2 h. ago Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' breaks an all

With Carey's enduring Christmas hit, we may be looking at a record that borders on the untouchable.

Politics

2 h. ago Elon Musk Calls Trump Accounts 'Nice Gesture' but Says AI Will Eliminate the Need to Save Money

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has made a bold prediction about the transformative potential of AI and robotics, asserting that these technologies will ultimately lead to a future of "universal high income" and eliminate the need for individuals to save money. Musk labeled the newly announced Trump Accounts a "nice gesture" that he believes will ultimately be useless. The post Elon Musk Calls Trump Accounts ‘Nice Gesture’ but Says AI Will Eliminate the Need to Save Money appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 h. ago Why it's so hard to tell if a piece of text was written by AI, even for AI

People and institutions are grappling with the consequences of AI-written text. Teachers want to know whether students' work reflects their own understanding; consumers want to know whether an advertisement was written by a human or a machine.

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2 h. ago ‘It’s Open Season’: Antisemitic Attacks in NYC Highlight Broader Threat, ‘This is Mamdani’s NY’

New York City is witnessing a surge in violent, targeted assaults on Jewish individuals during the Hanukkah holiday, part of a broader pattern of rising antisemitism and heightened holiday‑season security concerns. The post ‘It’s Open Season’: Antisemitic Attacks in NYC Highlight Broader Threat, ‘This is Mamdani’s NY’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 h. ago Washington Spirit and Monumental Sports Network Announce Record 2025 Viewership

Washington Spirit and Monumental Sports Network Announce Record 2025 Viewership  Washington Spirit

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