99 m. ago Jannik Sinner reveals major life update after returning from 3

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner confirmed Tuesday that he is no longer with girlfriend and fellow tennis pro Anna Kalinskaya.

Politics

1 hour ago A controversial experiment on Reddit reveals the persuasive powers of AI

Researchers at the University of Zurich wanted to see how persuasive AI could be -- but did not get permission to do research on the actual humans on Reddit that the AI was interacting with.

Politics

2 h. ago Fastino trains AI models on cheap gaming GPUs and just raised $17.5M led by Khosla

Tech giants like to boast about trillion-parameter AI models that require massive and expensive GPU clusters. But Fastino is taking a different approach. The Palo Alto-based startup says it has invented a new kind of AI model architecture that’s intentionally small and task-specific. The models are so small they’re trained with low-end gaming GPUs worth […]

Politics

2 h. ago Clarence O. Smith, a Founder of Essence Magazine, Is Dead at 92

As president, he helped persuade companies like Estée Lauder and Ford to advertise in the pages of the first mass-circulation magazine directed at Black women.

Events

2 h. ago Stripe unveils AI foundation model for payments, reveals ‘deeper partnership’ with Nvidia

Fintech giant Stripe announced Wednesday a slew of new product launches at its annual Stripe Sessions user event. The highlights include: a new AI foundation model for payments; stablecoin-powered accounts; a new Orchestration offering, and a recent migration with chip behemoth Nvidia. Stripe’s payments foundation model has been trained on tens of billions of transactions, […]

Politics

2 h. ago Did Patriots find hidden gem with Eastern Washington WR Efton Chism III?

Did Patriots find hidden gem with Eastern Washington WR Efton Chism III?  NBC Sports Boston

Politics

2 h. ago 3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down revealed on social media on Wednesday that he has a type of stage four kidney cancer, but has "no fear" as he prepares to battle the disease.

Science

3 h. ago Live updates: Black smoke over Vatican signals no pope chosen on first day of conclave

Live updates: Black smoke over Vatican signals no pope chosen on first day of conclave  The Washington Post

Events

3 h. ago 3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop

Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, fled a traffic stop after he was yanked out of his car, pepper-sprayed and hit with a Taser. The post 3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

3 h. ago Undercover investigation: Planned Parenthood prescribing hormones to minors with minimal oversight

Phone calls released today by pro-life activist group Live Action reveal that Planned Parenthood clinics in several states offer cross-sex hormonal treatments to minors as young as 16.

Events

4 h. ago Papal conclave live updates: Black smoke emerges from Sistine Chapel, no pope chosen

Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.

Events

4 h. ago Bills GM Brandon Beane praises 'humble' Hailee Steinfeld, reveals one wish for Josh Allen's wedding

Bills general manager Brandon Beane is looking forward to celebrating quarterback Josh Allen's upcoming wedding with superstar Hailee Steinfeld.

Politics

4 h. ago Black smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel as cardinals cast an unsuccessful first vote

Black smoke streamed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the more than 130 cardinal electors have not come to a two-thirds agreement about who the next pope should be.

Events

4 h. ago Support our girl Bethany at the Miss Black United States National Pageant

Support our girl Bethany at the Miss Black United States National Pageant  KOIN.com

Politics

5 h. ago Smart home devices used to monitor domestic workers raise safety concerns

The growing use of smart home devices is undermining the privacy and safety of domestic workers. New research from King's College London reveals how surveillance technologies reinforce a sense of constant monitoring and control by domestic workers' employers, increasing their vulnerability and impacting their mental well-being.

Politics

6 h. ago Disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti seeks mercy at resentencing, citing 'model inmate' record

Michael Avenatti claims prison has reformed him and is seeking a judge to reduce his 14-year sentencing. The disgraced lawyer was sent to prison for fraud.

Politics

7 h. ago Washington law requires clergy to report child abuse revealed in confession

Washington law requires clergy to report child abuse revealed in confession  wng.org

Society

7 h. ago Add these New England festivals, hidden gems to your spring travel

Plan your trip now to the Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival and Maine Lobster Festival, along with Boston's best secret spots. The post Add these New England festivals, hidden gems to your spring travel appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

7 h. ago Carta abandons startup shutdown business, instead backs SimpleClosure’s $15M Series A

In February of 2024, equity management startup Carta revealed that it was getting into the startup winddown business with a new offering called Carta Conclusions. By December, the company had decided to “retire” that offering, according to a blog post. And now, SimpleClosure, a startup that has described itself as “the Turbo Tax of shutting […]

Economics

7 h. ago Julian Edelman reveals his favorite spot for Italian food. Do you agree?

Hint: It's not in Boston's North End. The post Julian Edelman reveals his favorite spot for Italian food. Do you agree? appeared first on Boston.com.

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