2 h. ago Norfolk County sheriff spent campaign cash on personal business ventures, state officials say

Sheriff Patrick McDermott has agreed to pay tens of thousands of dollars to resolve the allegations. The post Norfolk County sheriff spent campaign cash on personal business ventures, state officials say appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

11 h. ago Trump files $15 billion defamation lawsuit against 'New York Times'

President Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four of its journalists, accusing them of harming his business and personal reputation.

Politics

4 d. ago Brian Walshe assaulted in Massachusetts jail with makeshift weapon ahead of murder trial for wife's death

Massachusetts man Brian Walshe, charged with dismembering his wife Ana Walshe, was attacked with a makeshift weapon at Norfolk County jail on Thursday night.

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4 d. ago Brian Walshe reportedly stabbed in jail while awaiting murder trial

Walshe has since been discharged from the hospital and returned to Norfolk County Jail, per multiple media reports. The post Brian Walshe reportedly stabbed in jail while awaiting murder trial appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago New rules banning ‘junk fees’ are now in effect in Mass. Here’s what to know.

Businesses are required to disclose all fees before consumers provide personal information as of Tuesday. The post New rules banning ‘junk fees’ are now in effect in Mass. Here’s what to know. appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago The AI breakthrough that uses almost no power to create images

From creating art and writing code to drafting emails and designing new drugs, generative AI tools are becoming increasingly indispensable for both business and personal use. As demand increases, they will require even more computing power, memory and, therefore, energy. That's got scientists looking for ways to reduce their energy consumption.

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3 w. ago Another Mexican Politician Facing U.S. Federal Fraud Charges

A Mexican politician is out on bond as he faces federal fraud charges in Texas for allegations that he used COVID-era loans to buy cryptocurrency. The politician, his wife, and various other South Texas business owners are accused of obtaining fraudulent loans during the COVID-19 pandemic, which were intended to support failing businesses, but were instead used for personal gain. The post Another Mexican Politician Facing U.S. Federal Fraud Charges appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Red Envelopes With Cash Are Changing Hands at Adams Campaign Rallies

New York Times reporters witnessed supporters of Mayor Eric Adams handing out cash-filled envelopes. Sometimes, that money went to reporters from Chinese-language outlets.

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3 w. ago Adams Adviser Suspended From Campaign After Giving Cash to Reporter

A campaign volunteer for Mayor Eric Adams of New York was suspended after giving a journalist cash in a potato chip bag.

Economics