69 m. ago Stock Market on Track to Erases Losses From Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariff Rollout

Wall Street has recovered from April’s sharp sell-off, buoyed by hope for trade talks. But the economic fallout from President Trump’s policies still has investors on edge.

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94 m. ago Apple and Anthropic reportedly partner to build an AI coding platform

Apple and Anthropic are teaming up to build a “vibe-coding” software platform that will use generative AI to write, edit, and test code for programmers, Bloomberg reported on Friday. The iPhone maker is planning to roll out the software internally, according to Bloomberg, but hasn’t decided if it will launch it publicly. The system is […]

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2 h. ago Uber’s latest autonomous vehicle partner? Chinese startup Momenta

Uber announced Friday yet another autonomous vehicle partnership as it leverages its dominant ride-hail and delivery position while relying on partners to supply the self-driving tech it isn’t building in-house. Today, the lucky startup is Chinese self-driving firm Momenta. The tie-up comes a day after Uber added Ann Arbor-based May Mobility to its roster of […]

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2 h. ago GoFundMe started for family of boy killed by school bus in Hyde Park

The fundraiser had raised over $27,000 as of Friday. The post GoFundMe started for family of boy killed by school bus in Hyde Park appeared first on Boston.com.

Society

3 h. ago Basketball great Gregg Popovich steps down as Spurs head coach after nearly 30 years

Longtime San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich announced his decision Friday to step down as head coach after 29 seasons at the helm. He will stay on as team president.

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3 h. ago Justice Dept. Lawyers Say US Wants to Break up Google’s Ad Technology

In a hearing on Friday, lawyers for the Justice Depart. indicated the government would double down on its requests to break up the tech giant’s business.

Technology

3 h. ago Measles cases surpass 900 in US as infections confirmed in 29 states, CDC data shows

Measles cases in the U.S. have surpassed 900 as outbreaks continue to spread across the county, according to new CDC data published Friday.

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3 h. ago 2 deputies injured in Missouri shooting, highway patrol investigating

Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating after two deputies were shot while trying to serve a search warrant Friday in Pettis County.

Events

3 h. ago Jussie Smollett settles with Chicago after hate crime hoax conviction was overturned

Actor Jussie Smollett and the city of Chicago have reached a settlement agreement months after his hate crime hoax conviction was overturned. Details of the agreement are unknown.

Events

3 h. ago Trump's 2026 budget proposal calls for $163B in cuts to federal spending

The White House on Friday released President Donald Trump's proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year, which calls for $163 billion in cuts to federal spending.

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4 h. ago Chimney installed on Sistine Chapel's roof ahead of conclave to pick Pope Francis' successor

The Vatican is finalizing preparations for the May 7 conclave, with firefighters on Friday installing a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel.

Politics

4 h. ago Tom Homan on Arresting Sanctuary City Leaders Harboring Illegals: 'Wait 'Til You See What's Coming'

The Trump administration has plans for leaders of sanctuary cities who are harboring illegal aliens, Trump border czar Tom Homan previewed this week, cheekily telling reporters to wait and see what will happen. The post Tom Homan on Arresting Sanctuary City Leaders Harboring Illegals: ‘Wait ‘Til You See What’s Coming’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago Watchdog finds evidence of possible corruption by nonprofit working to revitalize JP

The Three Squares Main Street program submitted altered bank statements to the city, the Boston Finance Commission determined. The post Watchdog finds evidence of possible corruption by nonprofit working to revitalize JP appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

5 h. ago AOC draws spotlight with Queens town hall as 2028 White House talk swirls

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is hosting an in-person town hall in Jackson Heights, Queens, on Friday night amid speculation she is considering a 2028 presidential run.

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5 h. ago NYC lost high earners and billions in income, with migrants reversing population decline: report

A new report shows tens of thousands of high-income residents left New York City for Florida and neighboring states before recent demographic boom spurred by migrants.

Events

6 h. ago Seattle weather: Sunny, warm Friday with light rain overnight

Seattle weather: Sunny, warm Friday with light rain overnight  FOX 13 Seattle

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6 h. ago Apple approves Spotify app update that allows U.S. users to access pricing info, external payment links

Spotify said on Friday that Apple has approved its U.S. app update that will allow users to access pricing information and external payment links. The approval comes days after a U.S. judge ordered Apple to stop charging commissions on purchases through iPhone apps. “In a victory for consumers, artists, creators, and authors, Apple has approved Spotify’s […]

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7 h. ago Robotics researchers develop algorithms that make mobile navigation more efficient

Delivery robots made by companies such as Starship Technologies and Kiwibot autonomously make their way along city streets and through neighborhoods.

Politics

8 h. ago Livestream: Karen Read’s lawyers finish Jennifer McCabe’s cross

“I can tell you with 100% accuracy, [Read] screamed, ‘I hit him, I hit him, I hit him,’” McCabe testified Wednesday. The post Livestream: Karen Read’s lawyers finish Jennifer McCabe’s cross-examination appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago Inside Washington's tech summit, Silicon Valley's elite gently make the case for skilled immigration to keep an edge in the AI arms race

Inside Washington's tech summit, Silicon Valley's elite gently make the case for skilled immigration to keep an edge in the AI arms race  Fortune

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