2 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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4 h. ago World launches its ‘super app,’ including crypto pay and encrypted chat features

Tools for Humanity, the company behind the app, is seeking to expand its "real human network."

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5 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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5 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 Mayor Harrell Signs New Police Contact to Permanently Expand CARE Department, Strengthen Accountability, and Improve Recruitment

Mayor Harrell Signs New Police Contact to Permanently Expand CARE Department, Strengthen Accountability, and Improve Recruitment  Seattle.gov

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10 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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11 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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13 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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13 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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14 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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15 h. ago West Valley Homes Yes RV removal program proves to be successful and expands across Los Angeles

West Valley Homes Yes RV removal program proves to be successful and expands across Los Angeles  ABC7 Los Angeles

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15 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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17 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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22 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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24 h. ago Report: Neil Bush Urges More Collaborations with China to Make Americans ‘Less Fearful’

Neil Bush, son of former President George H.W. Bush and chairman of the Bush China Foundation, advocated for expanded cooperation with China during an appearance at the U.S.-China Hong Kong Forum, an event organized by the China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF), which U.S. government agencies have identified as part of the Chinese Communist Party’s foreign influence network. The post Report: Neil Bush Urges More Collaborations with China to Make Americans ‘Less Fearful’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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25 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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27 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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30 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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33 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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35 h. ago Mansfield’s Xfinity Center undergoing biggest renovation in its nearly 40

Ever since it opened in 1986, the Xfinity Center has undergone a number of changes, from basic upkeep to expanded seating to a series of name changes that hasn’t stopped many locals from continuing to call it Great Woods a full quarter of a century after that name was retired. This winter, the 19,900-capacity Mansfield […] The post Mansfield’s Xfinity Center undergoing biggest renovation in its nearly 40-year history appeared first on Boston.com.

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