2 h. ago How Cindy Stumpo became an outspoken figure in Greater Boston’s construction industry

Cindy Stumpo's status hasn’t come without obstacles. The post How Cindy Stumpo became an outspoken figure in Greater Boston’s construction industry appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Washington wants to build a $23 million new elementary school. Here's why

Washington wants to build a $23 million new elementary school. Here's why  Peoria Journal Star

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6 h. ago China's criticism of Hutchison deal raises stakes for US TikTok sale

China's criticism of Hutchison deal raises stakes for US TikTok sale  Reuters

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8 h. ago What new Celtics owner William Chisholm said about new arena, future of roster

"I want to raise banners. I want to raise them now, and I want to raise them in the future as well." The post What new Celtics owner William Chisholm said about new arena, future of roster appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 h. ago Food Banks Left in the Lurch as U.S.D.A. Shipments Are Suspended

A representative of a nationwide food pantry network, said U.S.D.A. officials had informed him that some food aid distributed by the federal government was under review.

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10 h. ago Could a ship strike collapse the Golden Gate Bridge? New report raises concerns

Could a ship strike collapse the Golden Gate Bridge? New report raises concerns  San Francisco Chronicle

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13 h. ago Law experts raise alarms over police action in DOGE Institute of Peace dispute

Washington, D.C., police were in an awkward position during this week's standoff involving the U.S. Institute of Peace when DOGE and Trump staffers sought access to the building to install a new president.

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14 h. ago Market Basket employee accused of setting 2 fires at Gloucester store

All impacted food and packaging was discarded, authorities said. The post Market Basket employee accused of setting 2 fires at Gloucester store appeared first on Boston.com.

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15 h. ago A high schooler built a website that lets you challenge AI models to a Minecraft build

As conventional AI benchmarking techniques prove inadequate, AI builders are turning to more creative ways to assess the capabilities of generative AI models. For one group of developers, that’s Minecraft, the Microsoft-owned sandbox-building game. The website Minecraft Benchmark (or MC-Bench) was developed collaboratively to pit AI models against each other in head-to-head challenges to respond […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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15 h. ago Ben & Jerry’s accuses Unilever of firing its CEO for political reasons

In the filing, Ben & Jerry’s said Unilever, its parent company, had fired CEO David Stever because of his commitment to the company’s social mission rather than his job performance. The post Ben & Jerry’s accuses Unilever of firing its CEO for political reasons appeared first on Boston.com.

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15 h. ago Neighborhood clubhouses hosted in 7 Seattle neighborhoods to help build connections

Neighborhood clubhouses hosted in 7 Seattle neighborhoods to help build connections  KOMO News

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16 h. ago Perplexity is reportedly in talks to raise up to $1B at an $18B valuation

AI-powered search startup Perplexity is said to be in early talks to raise up to $1 billion in a new funding round valuing the startup at $18 billion. Bloomberg, citing a person familiar with the matter, reported on Thursday that Perplexity’s annual recurring revenue has now reached $100 million. Perplexity’s valuation has soared in recent […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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16 h. ago Exclusive: The Nationals reveal new local food and drink vendors for 2025 season

Exclusive: The Nationals reveal new local food and drink vendors for 2025 season  Axios

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16 h. ago Exclusive: Nationals Park reveals new local food and drink vendors for 2025 season

Exclusive: Nationals Park reveals new local food and drink vendors for 2025 season  Axios

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16 h. ago Some Deported Migrants Don’t Belong to Venezuelan Gang, Lawyers Say

The question of whether the deported Venezuelans actually have ties to Tren de Aragua could be raised at a hearing set for Friday in Federal District Court in Washington.

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16 h. ago Coffee costs a content creator more than $340: 'Got goosebumps'

A content creator paid £265 – which equates to more than $340 – for coffee in London but was left disappointed. He said he couldn't tell the difference between his coffee and his friend's $5.18 latte.

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17 h. ago Diabetes risk lowered by eating one surprisingly sweet food, study suggests

Researchers found significant improvements in insulin sensitivity and pancreatic function in overweight adults who consumed mango daily in a new study from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

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18 h. ago CoreWeave prices its IPO to raise at least $2.2 billion. And now the games begin.

CoreWeave said on Wednesday that it hopes to sell its initial public shares between $47 and $55 per share, putting the money it may raise between about $2.2 billion and $2.6 billion. Word on the street is that CoreWeave wanted to raise at least $3 billion and possibly over $4 billion. But price range announcements […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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18 h. ago Secret to looking younger, feeling healthy is said to be in this morning drink

The Fox News Lifestyle Newsletter brings you trending stories on family, travel, food, neighbors helping neighbors, pets, autos, military veterans, heroes, faith and American values.

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18 h. ago Nvidia thinks AI can solve electrical grid problems caused by AI

The Open Power AI Consortium says it will use domain-specific AI models to tackle problems in the power industry. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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