44 m. ago A 3D tree reconstruction algorithm contributes to a new era of urban planning

Trees compete for space as they grow. A tree with branches close to a wall will develop differently from one growing on open ground.

Politics

48 m. ago How the loss of her brother led her to run the Boston Marathon

Heather Diamond is running for Home Base through Massachusetts General Hospital to end veteran suicide. The post How the loss of her brother led her to run the Boston Marathon appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

50 m. ago Google Play update makes it easier to find Android apps with widgets

Google announced Monday a series of changes to its widgets system on Android that will make it easier for app developers to reach their users. Widgets, which offer at-a-glance views of an app’s most important information — like the day’s weather or upcoming meetings on your calendar — are a key aspect of Android home […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

51 m. ago Ramp has more than doubled its annualized revenue to $700 million

Fintech startup Ramp has crossed $700 million in annualized revenue as of January of this year, according to a source familiar with the company’s internal operations. The company had crossed $100 million in annualized revenue before its third birthday in March 2022, passed $300 million by August 2023, and now effectively more than doubled that […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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61 m. ago ‘How the hell did we get here?’: 4 takeaways from Maura Healey’s deep

Healey sat down with Lulu Garcia Navarro to discuss the tough position facing Democratic governors. The post ‘How the hell did we get here?’: 4 takeaways from Maura Healey’s deep-dive NYT interview appeared first on Boston.com.

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66 m. ago Fiber optic networks enhanced with liquid crystal technology

Applications such as self-driving vehicles, 6G mobile communications and quantum communications are pushing fiber optic networks to their limits. Fraunhofer researchers have joined forces with partners to devise clever ways to optimize data transmission. Optical switches with liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) mirrors shrink data packets down to size so the network can carry more data, while signals are distributed across different fiber strands to create more flexibility.

Technology

76 m. ago Are the Oscars going bananas? An animator explains why digital apes are the real winners of the 2025 awards

Hollywood's biggest night, the Academy Awards, arrives this weekend, but this year there's some monkey business going on. It's easy to focus on the race for best picture, best actor and best actress, but look a little closer at the 2025 nominees and you might notice something: The Oscars have gone bananas for computer-generated apes.

Events

81 m. ago Mexico Pushes 'Tough on Cartels' Propaganda in U.S. Media to Avoid Sanctions While Protecting Top Active Narco Bosses

The Mexican government is pushing a "Tough on Cartels" propaganda operation through U.S. media outlets while simultaneously protecting some of the country's top, currently active, cartel bosses. Breitbart Texas reported extensively on the Mexican government's exaggerations and half-truths about enforcement actions. Breitbart articles highlighted Mexico's continued protection of leaders like the Cartel Jalisco New Generation boss, "El Mencho." The New York Times fell for this PR strategy in a recent article, claiming cartels are in fear. The post Mexico Pushes ‘Tough on Cartels’ Propaganda in U.S. Media to Avoid Sanctions While Protecting Top Active Narco Bosses appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

87 m. ago Exclusive – Fired USAID Worker Hailed as Whistleblower by Mainstream Media Donated 23 Times to Democrats

A senior official at the USAID placed on leave after disseminating a memo attacking DOGE and the Trump administration has made almost two dozen donations to Democrats. The post Exclusive – Fired USAID Worker Hailed as Whistleblower by Mainstream Media Donated 23 Times to Democrats appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

89 m. ago High value, zero waste: Researchers conceptualize novel biorefinery

What does it mean if our economy works without fossil raw materials such as oil and gas? The logical answer is that we will have to create value almost exclusively with biological, renewable resources. This so-called bioeconomy presents us with major challenges, both locally and globally.

Politics

93 m. ago Mike Vrabel weighs in from the NFL Combine on Travis Hunter, Drake Maye

One thing Vrabel stressed about his new quarterback Maye is "making sure that he’s not putting himself in harm's way when he doesn’t have to." The post Mike Vrabel weighs in from the NFL Combine on Travis Hunter, Drake Maye appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago Gene Hackman’s Santa Fe Neighbors Recall Actor’s Quiet Life in Gated Community

Before they were found dead at home last week, the movie star and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, lived an increasingly isolated life in New Mexico.

Culture

1 hour ago Google releases SpeciesNet, an AI model designed to identify wildlife

Google has open-sourced an AI model, SpeciesNet, designed to identify animal species by analyzing photos from camera traps. Researchers around the world use camera traps — digital cameras connected to infrared sensors — to study wildlife populations. But while these traps can provide valuable insights, they generate massive volumes of data that take days to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

1 hour ago Lee Enterprises ransomware attack hits freelance and contractor payments

The ransomware attack is affecting Lee's ability to pay outside vendors, including freelancers and contractors, TechCrunch has learned. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

1 hour ago NFL insider: Patriots have a ‘ton of catching up to do,’ need more than just a roster upgrade

"There's a lot more that needs to be fixed in the organization than just the roster." The post NFL insider: Patriots have a ‘ton of catching up to do,’ need more than just a roster upgrade appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Sean Baker’s Oscars Battle Cry (and Mine): Don’t Abandon the Big Screen

The director of the best picture winner, “Anora,” urged viewers to keep seeing films in theaters. Our critic hopes the industry listens, and that Baker keeps his independence.

Politics

2 h. ago Andrew Cuomo Declares His Run for NY Mayor With a Message for Democrats

Attacking the Democratic Party’s leadership as he declared his candidacy to run the nation’s largest city, he clearly had a wider audience, and his own ambitions, in mind.

Politics

2 h. ago Kroger CEO resigns abruptly after 'personal conduct' investigation

The country's largest supermarket chain is shaking up its leadership after Rodney McMullen had led the company since 2014.

Events

2 h. ago A.G. Andrea Campbell announces new consumer protection regulations to prohibit ‘junk fees’

Businesses operating in Massachusetts have six months to come into compliance with the new rules. The post A.G. Andrea Campbell announces new consumer protection regulations to prohibit ‘junk fees’ appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

2 h. ago Celtics’ strategy against Nuggets star could be taken as ‘sign of disrespect’, coach says

"I think for any player, you never want to be that guy that teams are targeting," Michael Malone said. The post Celtics’ strategy against Nuggets star could be taken as ‘sign of disrespect’, coach says appeared first on Boston.com.

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