28 m. 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.

Technology

54 m. ago NTSB warns that defense bill could undermine aviation safety changes after DCA crash

The head of the NTSB is voicing strong opposition to provisions in the defense policy bill. The NTSB says the House bill would undermine safety improvements made after the mid-air collision near DCA.

Events

75 m. ago Young voters could be key to midterm success, but they've soured on both parties

As Republicans and Democrats gear up for next year's midterm elections, new polling shows they're losing ground with a powerful and growing bloc of the electorate: young voters.

Politics

87 m. ago Congress calls for a crackdown on companies charging disabled vets

Congress is calling for action in response to reporting last week from NPR that "claim shark" companies are using aggressive tactics to make millions off of veterans, despite warnings from VA's that it may be illegal.

Politics

93 m. ago Why Stefon Diggs believes it’s ‘good’ that Patriots are underdogs against the Bills

"This team is full of [players] that were castoffs and people who were cut or people who didn’t necessarily get the opportunity that they wanted." The post Why Stefon Diggs believes it’s ‘good’ that Patriots are underdogs against the Bills appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

1 hour ago After Shutdown, Democrats Claim Credit for Funding They Opposed

Several Democrats who fought to steer federal money to their states and districts have boasted about their success even after voting against the bill that provided the funds.

Politics

1 hour ago Afghan 'Zero Unit' fighters in the U.S. faced despair before National Guard attack

Many Afghan "Zero Unit" fighters who served under the CIA now feel they are being abandoned after seeking asylum in the U.S. They've faced despair and isolation - and some have taken their own lives.

Events

1 hour ago Columbia review finds Jewish students were called 'murderers,' blasted with anti

Columbia University released a 70-page antisemitism report detailing harassment of Jewish and Israeli students in classrooms and on campus.

Events

1 hour ago Artist’s colorful Rhode Island home hits the market for $1.9M

The Tiverton home includes six bedrooms, two kitchens, a pool, and a cottage that doubles as an art studio. The post Artist’s colorful Rhode Island home hits the market for $1.9M appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

2 h. ago Report: Red Sox’ offer to Pete Alonso was for ‘significantly less money’ than Orioles

"They were in on Pete. And I thought it was gonna happen, to be honest." The post Report: Red Sox’ offer to Pete Alonso was for ‘significantly less money’ than Orioles appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

2 h. ago Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

Chair Jerome Powell signaled at a news conference that the Fed would likely hold off on further rate cuts in the coming months while it evaluated the health of the economy. The post Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

2 h. ago PKG Center and the MIT Club of Princeton collaborate on food insecurity hackathon

The PKG Center is commemorating 25 years of the IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge with regional student-alumni hackathons for social impact.

Society

2 h. ago Why news organizations are suing AI companies, and what they hope to win

The New York Times and Chicago Tribune sued Perplexity last week, the latest in a series of publishers suing AI companies in a bid to set boundaries around a new technology powered by information.

Politics

2 h. ago Driverless taxis are heading to the UK, but it's still not clear who to blame when something goes wrong

Driverless taxis are a bit like buses. You wait ages for one, and then a fleet arrives all at once. The US firms Waymo and Uber have both said their vehicles will be on the streets of London in 2026.

Politics

2 h. ago You can now share live video with emergency services on Android

This feature could help give emergency dispatchers context in circumstances like car accidents, fires, or medical crises.

Events

2 h. ago Suffolk poll: 1 in 3 have considered leaving Mass. over costs

Almost one-quarter of voters said their greatest concern was healthcare costs, trailed by worries over housing affordability and taxes. The post Suffolk poll: 1 in 3 have considered leaving Mass. over costs appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

2 h. ago This strategy is creating some tension within the Republican party

As the GOP looks at 2025 election results, it's sounding a proverbial alarm ahead of the midterms on messaging, particularly on the economy as President Trump shies away from the term "affordability."

Politics

2 h. ago MIT study shows how vision can be rebooted in adults with amblyopia

Temporarily anesthetizing the retina briefly reverts the activity of the visual system to that observed in early development and enables growth of responses to the amblyopic (“lazy”) eye.

Politics

2 h. ago True Classic Tees Deals for the 2025 Holidays: 25 Percent Off Crew Necks

True Classic Tees is running holiday “flash deals” with some of the best prices we've seen in months.

Politics

2 h. ago City Council calls for more transparency from Wu administration on school closures

Frustrated families are being left in the dark about how Boston's leaders are deciding which schools need to close, councilors said. The post City Council calls for more transparency from Wu administration on school closures appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics