3 h. ago UMass violated a student’s Fist Amendment rights by disciplining him for sexual misconduct, judge finds

The UMass Lowell student was accused of sexual misconduct, but a federal judge called his language simply "awkward" and "uncomfortable." The post UMass violated a student’s Fist Amendment rights by disciplining him for sexual misconduct, judge finds appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago UMass violated a student’s First Amendment rights by disciplining him for sexual misconduct, judge finds

The UMass Lowell student was accused of sexual misconduct, but a federal judge called his language simply "awkward" and "uncomfortable." The post UMass violated a student’s First Amendment rights by disciplining him for sexual misconduct, judge finds appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 h. ago The risk for West Nile virus is now high in 10 Mass. communities. Here’s what to know.

“We are now in the peak time for transmission of mosquito-borne disease to people and it is important for people to know that so they can take steps to protect themselves.” The post The risk for West Nile virus is now high in 10 Mass. communities. Here’s what to know. appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 h. ago Bessent’s Failure to Fully Divest Assets Raises Concerns at U.S. Ethics Agency

The Treasury secretary has been slow to shed assets, including farmland, posing potential conflicts of interest.

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9 h. ago Glacial lake flood hits Juneau, Alaska, reflecting a growing risk as mountain glaciers melt around the world

Glacial lake flood hits Juneau, Alaska, reflecting a growing risk as mountain glaciers melt around the world  The Conversation

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13 h. ago Trump Warns of Economic Disaster if Court Strikes Down Tariffs

The president has crowed about the billions of dollars collected so far from tariffs. That money could be at risk if the White House loses the legal battle.

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14 h. ago A dogged reporter takes on a mysterious cabal in 'The Diary of Lies'

Philip Miller's sinister thriller is set in a Great Britain that's lost its bearings. But even when she's terrified, fictional journalist Shona Sandison will always risk everything to get the story.

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14 h. ago Improving zinc battery stability with artificial polymer nanolayers

Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are gaining attention as a safer and more affordable alternative to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). While LIBs remain the most widely used energy storage technology, they come with safety risks due to their reliance on flammable organic electrolytes. In contrast, aqueous ZIBs use water-based electrolytes, making them non-flammable, environmentally friendly, and more affordable.

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16 h. ago NASCAR's Connor Zilisch ironically deemed 'fall risk' after Victory Lane tumble causes broken collarbone

NASCAR Xfinity Series star Connor Zilisch was able to get a good laugh as he posted a photo of his ironic wristband while he was in the hospital.

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30 h. ago Six Convicted in 2017 Fire That Killed 41 Girls in Guatemala Group Home

The girls were locked in a classroom in a government-run group home for at-risk youth. The officials were charged with child abuse, dereliction of duty, manslaughter and other counts.

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33 h. ago Gaza's 'White Walkers' — the deadly task of simply getting flour

For multiple days, more people are killed trying to get food in Gaza than in Israeli air strikes, medics say.

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35 h. ago Robots gain new function: Algorithm automatically recognizes sensors and their mathematical modeling

Modern robotic systems—in drones or autonomous vehicles, for example—use a variety of sensors, ranging from cameras and accelerometers to GPS modules. To date, their correct integration has required expert knowledge and time-consuming calibration.

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35 h. ago Black metal could give a heavy boost to solar power generation

In the quest for energy independence, researchers have studied solar thermoelectric generators (STEGs) as a promising source of solar electricity generation. Unlike the photovoltaics currently used in most solar panels, STEGs can harness all kinds of thermal energy in addition to sunlight. The simple devices have hot and cold sides with semiconductor materials in between, and the difference in temperature between the sides generates electricity through a physical phenomenon known as the Seebeck effect.

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36 h. ago Till Battery Death Do Us Part: Woman Announces Engagement to AI Chatbot After 5

A woman has revealed her engagement to an AI chatbot "boyfriend" named Kasper, following a five-month virtual "relationship." The post Till Battery Death Do Us Part: Woman Announces Engagement to AI Chatbot After 5-Month ‘Romance’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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55 h. ago US military was deployed to LA protests despite low risk, general testifies

US military was deployed to LA protests despite low risk, general testifies  Reuters

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57 h. ago Women who have experienced stalking have a higher risk of heart disease, study shows

A big, new study shows women who are victims of stalking are at significantly higher risk of heart disease.

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57 h. ago PEPFAR Has Saved Tens of Millions of Lives. Why Is It at Risk?

PEPFAR Has Saved Tens of Millions of Lives. Why Is It at Risk?  Council on Foreign Relations

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63 h. ago Cincinnati assault: Police chiefs rip leaders over bail laws, ‘gaps in the judicial process’

Police chiefs sound off on judicial failures after viral Cincinnati beating footage leads to six arrests and grand jury indictments for assault charges.

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67 h. ago 'Missing link' to Alzheimer's disease found in study of human brain tissue

New research reveals that lithium helps protect against neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease by preventing toxic amyloid plaques from disrupting brain function.

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68 h. ago DC Democrats risk losing public trust by dodging youth crime crisis Trump is addressing

Democrats must address D.C.'s rising juvenile crime honestly rather than avoiding the issue, as federal overreach from Donald Trump threatens local autonomy.

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