15 m. ago Federal grand juror in Karen Read case sentenced for leaking information

Jessica Leslie’s attorney made an apparent reference to Read’s legal saga Thursday when he said Leslie was “caught up in the fervor surrounding that case.” The post Federal grand juror in Karen Read case sentenced for leaking information appeared first on Boston.com.

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27 m. ago AI could make it easier to create bioweapons that bypass current security protocols

Artificial intelligence is transforming biology and medicine by accelerating the discovery of new drugs and proteins and making it easier to design and manipulate DNA, the building blocks of life. But as with most new technologies, there is a potential downside. The same AI tools could be used to develop dangerous new pathogens and toxins that bypass current security checks. In a new study from Microsoft, scientists employed a hacker-style test to demonstrate that AI-generated sequences could evade security software used by DNA manufacturers.

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37 m. ago Seattle Seahawks stud Ernest Jones admits to 'personal' beef against Rams

Seattle Seahawks stud Ernest Jones admits to 'personal' beef against Rams  Sports Illustrated

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83 m. ago 8 takeaways from Taylor Swift's new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl'

Swift's 12th studio album returns to her pop roots, with lots of love-struck lyrics and upbeat melodies. But it's also a warning about the darker side of an industry she has battled — and bested.

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93 m. ago Study Says Washington State’s Plastic bag ban has Actually Increased Plastic use

Study Says Washington State’s Plastic bag ban has Actually Increased Plastic use  Dailyfly News

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94 m. ago Innovative program at CUNY colleges retools Hillels as social service hubs for students

Innovative program at CUNY colleges retools Hillels as social service hubs for students  Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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95 m. ago Watch Alaska's Denali National Park's famed sled dogs up close, live

Watch Alaska's Denali National Park's famed sled dogs up close, live  USA Today

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98 m. ago ‘It was an honor to put on this jersey’: What Alex Bregman, Trevor Story said about futures with Red Sox

Bregman and Story both have player options for the 2026 season. The post ‘It was an honor to put on this jersey’: What Alex Bregman, Trevor Story said about futures with Red Sox appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago Padres players held back after confronting umpires following controversial season

The San Diego Padres’ season ended in a 3-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs after Xander Bogaerts’ strikeout led to a heated confrontation with umpires.

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1 hour ago 6 Bruins draftees further boost Boston College’s prospects as season gets underway

“They’ve demonstrated that they’re all in on on being at Boston College and seeing how good we can be.” The post 6 Bruins draftees further boost Boston College’s prospects as season gets underway appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago ‘A Hornet’s Nest:’ Mamdani’s Gifted Education Plan Divides New Yorkers

Zohran Mamdani wants to phase out the city’s gifted program for kindergarten students if elected, a proposal that drew intense criticism and praise.

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2 h. ago Alaska cities and boroughs consider higher sales taxes to help pay for public services

Alaska cities and boroughs consider higher sales taxes to help pay for public services  Alaska Beacon

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2 h. ago Connecting with coastal residents at the Southeast Alaska State Fair

Connecting with coastal residents at the Southeast Alaska State Fair  Alaska Native News

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2 h. ago Driver strikes 2 pedestrians on Mansfield sidewalk, 1 medflighted

Mansfield police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post Driver strikes 2 pedestrians on Mansfield sidewalk, 1 medflighted appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago 49ers' Mac Jones explains motivation behind wearing suits on game day: 'I'm going to work'

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones likes dressing for success, and the 2021 first-round pick has seen a lot of that in his first season with the Niners.

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3 h. ago Opinion: We’re days away from a vote that could gut Alaska school programs and services

Opinion: We’re days away from a vote that could gut Alaska school programs and services  Anchorage Daily News

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3 h. ago Seattle schools compromise on lunch schedule after mass student outcry

Seattle schools compromise on lunch schedule after mass student outcry  The Seattle Times

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3 h. ago Alaska cannot afford Washington's stalemate: End the shutdown

Alaska cannot afford Washington's stalemate: End the shutdown  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

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3 h. ago National security, legal readiness, and U.S. engagement for international dual

National security, legal readiness, and U.S. engagement for international dual-use technology companies  Reuters

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4 h. ago United States Goji Berries Market 2025 | Growth Drivers, Trends &

United States Goji Berries Market 2025 | Growth Drivers, Trends &  openPR.com

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