9 d. ago Washington ballots mailed on Election Day or even days in advance could be thrown out due to postmark delays

Washington ballots mailed on Election Day or even days in advance could be thrown out due to postmark delays  The Spokesman-Review

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1 week ago Quincy mayor apologizes after fierce backlash over Catholic Church abuse comments

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch said in a radio interview that the clergy sex abuse scandal "was mostly homosexual issues, not pedophilia." The post Quincy mayor apologizes after fierce backlash over Catholic Church abuse comments appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Boston to Pay $150,000 to 2 Wrongly Accused Black Men in White Woman’s Killing

Boston’s mayor, Michelle Wu, apologized in 2023 to Alan Swanson and Willie Bennett for the actions of police after the 1989 killing of Carol Stuart.

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2 w. ago Flexible optical touch sensor simultaneously pinpoints pressure strength and location

Researchers have developed a flexible optical touch sensor that can simultaneously detect the strength and location of pressure with high sensitivity and stability. The advance in tactile sensing paves the way for next-generation robotic touch interfaces, advanced medical diagnostics and highly responsive wearable electronics.

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3 w. ago Solar desalination technology converts sunlight into fresh water without external power

A research team from UNIST has unveiled a novel solar desalination technology that efficiently harnesses sunlight to evaporate seawater and generate clean drinking water—completely independent of external electricity. Importantly, this advanced system addresses common issues, such as salt accumulation, which can impair performance over time, offering a promising solution for water-scarce regions worldwide.

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3 w. ago House GOP advances bills to remove elected D.C. AG, overhaul justice policies

House GOP advances bills to remove elected D.C. AG, overhaul justice policies  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago Hitachi accelerates growth with major U.S. investments in advanced manufacturing, electrification and workforce development

Hitachi accelerates growth with major U.S. investments in advanced manufacturing, electrification and workforce development  PR Newswire

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3 w. ago Mayoral preliminary: Wu maintains huge lead over Kraft as both advance to November election

Wu and Kraft, predictably, will move on to the general election in November after the field narrowed Tuesday night. The post Mayoral preliminary: Wu maintains huge lead over Kraft as both advance to November election appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Boston Mayor Advances to General Election, Will Face Political Newcomer

Mayor Michelle Wu and Josh Kraft, a son of the New England Patriots owner, were the top two vote-getters in Tuesday’s preliminary mayoral election.

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3 w. ago Mayor of sanctuary city advances to November election amid ICE crackdown resistance

Democratic mayor Michelle Wu advances to Boston's November election amid ICE operation targeting Massachusetts and ongoing sanctuary policy disputes.

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3 w. ago Boston Mayor Faces Off Against Three Challengers in Preliminary Election

The two top vote-getters on Tuesday will compete in November. They are expected to be Mayor Michelle Wu and Josh Kraft, a political newcomer and a son of the New England Patriots owner.

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3 w. ago Voters in sanctuary city make decision on mayor amid ICE crackdown resistance

Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu defends Boston Trust Act against federal immigration enforcement during Tuesday's preliminary mayoral election.

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4 w. ago Rolling soft electronics yields 3D brain probes for precise neuron mapping

To shed new light on the contribution of different brain regions and neural circuits to specific mental functions, neuroscientists and medical researchers rely on advanced imaging techniques and neural probes. These are electronic devices embedding electrodes, components that can measure the electrical impulses produced by neurons, which are known as spikes.

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