89 m. ago Trump Has Said ‘No Exceptions’ to His Tariffs. Will That Last?

His administration has acknowledged that exceptions undercut the power of tariffs, but it seems hard for the president to resist making deals.

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2 h. ago Machine learning precisely predicts material characteristics for high

In the lab, perovskite solar cells show high efficiency in converting solar energy into electricity. In combination with silicon solar cells, they could play a role in the next generation of photovoltaic systems. Now researchers at KIT have demonstrated that machine learning is a crucial tool for improving the data analysis needed for commercial fabrication of perovskite solar cells. They present their results in Energy & Environmental Science.

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2 h. ago State orders Southwick schools to take ‘corrective actions’ after ‘mock slave auction’ last year

State officials found that the district failed to comply with the Civil Rights Act "because the school knew, or should have known, of a hostile environment based on race." The post State orders Southwick schools to take ‘corrective actions’ after ‘mock slave auction’ last year appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago How Washington drivers may be funding transit at the gas pump

How Washington drivers may be funding transit at the gas pump  The Center Square

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3 h. ago Trump to sign disaster relief order putting states, localities in the driver's seat of catastrophe response

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Monday that will emphasize the role localities play in preparing for and responding to disasters.

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4 h. ago When does the construction industry benefit from using the digital BIM method?

The more participants involved in large construction projects, the greater the risk of errors, accidents, and unexpected costs. Although the Building Information Modeling (BIM) method facilitates collaboration among stakeholders, there remains some hesitation within the industry. Lina Gharaibeh, a recent Ph.D. graduate from University West, has developed a tool demonstrating when it is profitable to utilize BIM.

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4 h. ago A/B test tool shows Facebook constantly experimenting on consumers—and even its creators don't fully know how it works

Users of social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok might think they're simply interacting with friends, family and followers, and seeing ads as they go. But according to research from the UBC Sauder School of Business, they're part of constant marketing experiments that are often impossible, even for the companies behind them, to fully comprehend. The findings are published in the International Journal of Research in Marketing.

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4 h. ago Every March, Runners Race Reindeer Through the Streets of Anchorage

Every March, Runners Race Reindeer Through the Streets of Anchorage  Smithsonian Magazine

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7 h. ago Poll: Byron Donalds Leads in Florida Governor's Race After President Trump's Endorsement

Internal polling shows Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) leading as he campaigns for the governorship of his state, Florida Politics reported on Monday. The post Poll: Byron Donalds Leads in Florida Governor’s Race After President Trump’s Endorsement appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 h. ago NASCAR power rankings: Christopher Bell wins third straight race in photo finish

NASCAR power rankings: Christopher Bell wins third straight race in photo finish  NBC Los Angeles

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7 h. ago United States Energy Drink Market Forecast Report 2025: A $41.36 Billion Industry by 2033, Driven by Convenient Energy Solutions, Health

United States Energy Drink Market Forecast Report 2025: A $41.36 Billion Industry by 2033, Driven by Convenient Energy Solutions, Health-Conscious Consumers, Product Offerings and Marketing  Yahoo Finance

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8 h. ago US Online Grocery Market Forecast Report 2025: A $715.54 Billion Industry by 2033, Driven by Demand for Easy Convenience, Technical Advancements, and Digital Payments

US Online Grocery Market Forecast Report 2025: A $715.54 Billion Industry by 2033, Driven by Demand for Easy Convenience, Technical Advancements, and Digital Payments  Yahoo Finance

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8 h. ago Champions crowned at LNAC following three days of spring mushing races

Champions crowned at LNAC following three days of spring mushing races  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

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9 h. ago WATCH: High school runner hit in head with baton during race

Junior Kaelen Tucker was running the second leg of the 4x200 relay in the Virginia State High School League Championships when another athlete struck her in the head with a baton.

Events

9 h. ago Nirvana keeps on truckin’ with $80M at a $830M valuation for its AI

As the U.S. trucking industry gears up for the negative impacts of new Trump tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, a startup building a new kind of trucking insurance — a critical cost for truck drivers — has raised some money to grow, and (it hopes) help truckers weather the changes. Nirvana, an AI-based […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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9 h. ago In pricey Washington, any cuts to food stamps could hit hard

In pricey Washington, any cuts to food stamps could hit hard  The Seattle Times

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10 h. ago Women's runner hospitalized after falling unconscious during distance race at European Championships

Women's athlete Maureen Koster was knocked unconscious when she fell down at the European Indoor Championships on Sunday, and was later taken to a hospital.

Sport

11 h. ago How to Turn Cities Into Biketopias? Make it Harder to Drive There

In New York and other cities where congestion pricing policies, bike infrastructure projects, and car bans have been put in place, cyclists are finding the streets more welcoming.

Transport

13 h. ago Driving while high is hard to detect. States are racing to find a good tool

Police are experimenting with various methods to determine whether drivers are under the influence of marijuana, but unlike alcohol, a number of factors make that difficult to know with certainty.

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15 h. ago For #MeToo Movement, Mayor’s Race in New York City Poses a Test

Three mayoral candidates have been accused of sexual misconduct. They deny wrongdoing. Will it be a deciding issue for Democratic voters?

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