4 h. ago What to know about norovirus after suspected outbreak closes Medford elementary school closed for second day

The school will remain closed Friday after more than 130 students were absent Wednesday and over 20 staff members reported feeling sick. The post What to know about norovirus after suspected outbreak closes Medford elementary school closed for second day appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 h. ago Trump plan sells 'Gold Card' visas for $1M as critics warn of pay

Trump allies hail the “Gold Card" as a way to keep top talent in America, but critics warn the $1 million buy-in turns U.S. immigration into a luxury product for the ultra-wealthy.

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7 h. ago Trump plan sells 'Gold Card' visas for $1M; critics warn of pay

Trump allies hail the “Gold Card" as a way to keep top talent in America, but critics warn the $1 million buy-in turns U.S. immigration into a luxury product for the ultra-wealthy.

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9 h. ago Joy Reid reposts viral video calling 'Jingle Bells' racist as Christmas carol faces new scrutiny

MSNBC host Joy Reid sparks controversy sharing viral video claiming 'Jingle Bells' his racist, but researcher says work is misrepresented.

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12 h. ago Sports Illustrated: 2026 World Cup Visitors to US Set to Face Extreme Social Media Scrutiny

Sports Illustrated: 2026 World Cup Visitors to US Set to Face Extreme Social Media Scrutiny  Fragomen

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12 h. ago Hundreds Quarantined in South Carolina as Measles Outbreak Shows No Sign of Slowing

The outbreak shows no signs of slowing, likely because of the affected area’s “lower-than-hoped-for vaccination coverage,” a state health official said.

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13 h. ago Carbon capture made easier: Simple additive could slash costs for industrial plants

Capturing carbon dioxide from industrial plants is an important strategy in the efforts to reduce the impact of global climate change. It's used in many industries, including the production of petrochemicals, cement, and fertilizers.

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14 h. ago Major measles outbreak leads to hundreds quarantined in US county, officials say

A South Carolina measles outbreak reaches 111 cases in Spartanburg County, with 254 quarantined. Health officials urge vaccination as the best way to prevent spread.

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14 h. ago Simple teflon coating boosts hydrogen production efficiency by 40%

A common non-stick coating used in cookware has been shown to enhance hydrogen production efficiency in water electrolyzers by approximately 40%. The key innovation involves applying a specialized coating to critical components to prevent hydrogen bubbles from adhering, thereby enabling smoother hydrogen release.

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16 h. ago Disney signs deal with OpenAI to allow Sora to generate AI videos featuring its characters

Disney says that alongside the agreement, it will "become a major customer of OpenAI," as it will use its APIs to build new products, tools, and experiences, including for Disney+.

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17 h. ago Hundreds quarantined as South Carolina measles outbreak accelerates

Hundreds quarantined as South Carolina measles outbreak accelerates  The Washington Post

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19 h. ago Amazon bets on color and AI with its priciest Kindle to date

Amazon.com Inc.'s new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is the company's most serious effort yet to turn its e-reader into a productivity tool. But with a starting price of $630—making it the priciest Kindle yet—Amazon will need to persuade even its most loyal readers that the upgrade is worth it.

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24 h. ago Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products

At least 51 babies in 19 states have been treated for botulism after being exposed to organic ByHeart baby formula. The New-York based manufacturer issued a recall of all its products last month.

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27 h. ago All ByHeart products under scrutiny in botulism outbreak that sickened more than 50 babies

All ByHeart products under scrutiny in botulism outbreak that sickened more than 50 babies  Los Angeles Times

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29 h. ago Medford elementary school cancels Thursday classes due to ‘suspected’ norovirus outbreak

All other schools in the district will remain open Thursday while Roberts Elementary is cleaned and examined. The post Medford elementary school cancels Thursday classes due to ‘suspected’ norovirus outbreak appeared first on Boston.com.

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31 h. ago From early cars to generative AI, new technologies create demand for specialized materials

Generative artificial intelligence has become widely accepted as a tool that increases productivity. Yet the technology is far from mature. Large language models advance rapidly from one generation to the next, and experts can only speculate how AI will affect the workforce and peoples' daily lives.

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35 h. ago A look inside Swiss’ luxe new Airbus A350, now servicing Boston

The plane features the airline's new Swiss Senses product. The post A look inside Swiss’ luxe new Airbus A350, now servicing Boston appeared first on Boston.com.

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37 h. ago What to know about death cap mushrooms, blamed for poisonings in California

Death cap mushrooms look harmless, but are responsible for the majority of the world's mushroom-related deaths. California officials say 21 people have been sickened in recent weeks, one fatally.

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38 h. ago World Cup Visitors To U.S. Face Mandatory Social Media Scrutiny

World Cup Visitors To U.S. Face Mandatory Social Media Scrutiny  Forbes

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54 h. ago US military flies 2 fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela as scrutiny grows

US military flies 2 fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela as scrutiny grows  The Washington Post

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