24 m. ago Meghann Fahy roasts Seth Meyers for his Martha’s Vineyard ‘look’

Actress and Mass. native Meghann Fahy says she was "too poor" to visit Nantucket until she starred in the Netflix series "The Perfect Couple." The post Meghann Fahy roasts Seth Meyers for his Martha’s Vineyard ‘look’ appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

28 m. ago The mystery of the jellyfish that stings people on Cape Cod, and nowhere else

The "typically harmless" jellyfish began stinging humans two decades ago and researchers are still determining why. The post The mystery of the jellyfish that stings people on Cape Cod, and nowhere else appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

28 m. ago The Auctioneer and the Treasury Chief: Billy Long’s Quick Fall at the I.R.S.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sought total control over the I.R.S., an agency where Mr. Long, the new commissioner, had started to put his own mark on the job.

Economics

28 m. ago Older Americans are using AI. Study shows how and what they think of it

Artificial intelligence is a lively topic of conversation in schools and workplaces, which could lead you to believe that only younger people use it. However, older Americans are also using AI. This raises the questions of what they're doing with the technology and what they think of it.

Politics

31 m. ago Takeaways from Taylor Swift's podcast appearance: her new album, romance and more

Swift revealed the release date, cover art and track list for The Life of a Showgirl. She also discussed her romance with Travis Kelce, buying back her masters and recovering from the Eras Tour.

Politics

32 m. ago More efficient approach to shale wells could boost oil output, store emissions

Oil produced from shale reservoirs drove record crude output in the U.S. over the past decade, but inefficiencies in extraction often leave as much as 90% of the oil behind, according to the federal Energy Information Administration.

Politics

39 m. ago Unlocking the power within: Recycling lithium batteries for a sustainable future

Increased demand for electric vehicles, portable electronics, and renewable energy storage has resulted in lithium becoming a truly critical mineral. As the world races toward a clean energy future, the recycling of lithium batteries has become crucial.

Politics

51 m. ago R.I. man accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges is found guilty of sexual assault in Utah

Nicholas Rossi is set to stand trial in September on another rape charge in Utah County. The post R.I. man accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges is found guilty of sexual assault in Utah appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

51 m. ago Florida to Open Second Immigrant Detention Center Called ‘Deportation Depot’

The state says it will run the new center from an empty prison that could hold 2,000 federal detainees. This one will be called “Deportation Depot.”

Events

66 m. ago Leaked Meta AI rules show chatbots were allowed to have romantic chats with kids

The standards also allow the bots to make "statements that demean people on the basis of their protected characteristics," such as "black people are dumber than white people." 

Politics

75 m. ago Red Sox maintain No. 5 ranked farm system in baseball despite Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell graduations

Boston still has five players ranked among Baseball America's Top 100 prospects. The post Red Sox maintain No. 5 ranked farm system in baseball despite Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell graduations appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

82 m. ago Syria Violence in March Amounts to War Crimes, U.N. Report Says

An inquiry found that members of the new government’s forces took part in killing Syrian civilians during sectarian fighting in March, but found no evidence that they acted on government orders.

Events

89 m. ago How Can the Government ‘Take Back’ a City It Largely Controls?

The president and his allies have berated local officials in the District of Columbia. Yet the federal government has often made it harder for those officials to manage the capital.

Politics

99 m. ago Rabbits with ‘horns’ in Colorado are going viral. Here’s what to know.

Viral photos have inspired a plethora of unflattering nicknames, including “Frankenstein bunnies,” “demon rabbits,” and “zombie rabbits.” The post Rabbits with ‘horns’ in Colorado are going viral. Here’s what to know. appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

1 hour ago Big Tech’s A.I. Data Centers Are Driving Up Electricity Bills for Everyone

Electricity rates for individuals and small businesses could rise sharply as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and other technology companies build data centers and expand into the energy business.

Politics

1 hour ago Trump's federal crime operation brings 100 arrests, 800 National Guard troops to Washington

Trump's federal crime task force makes 45 arrests overnight in Washington, D.C., while protests emerge against National Guard deployment and police takeover.

Politics

1 hour ago Big American 4 tennis players to represent United States in Davis Cup match vs. Czech Republic

Big American 4 tennis players to represent United States in Davis Cup match vs. Czech Republic  The Palm Beach Post

Sport

1 hour ago Using generative AI, researchers design compounds that can kill drug

The team used two different AI approaches to design novel antibiotics, including one that showed promise against MRSA.

Events

1 hour ago Buzzy AI startup Multiverse creates two of the smallest high

It humorously calls this family the Model Zoo because one is like the size of a fly's brain and the other the size of a chicken's.

Technology

1 hour ago Man charged with assaulting federal agent with submarine sandwich in D.C.

A video shows the man repeatedly calling a group of officers “fascists” before throwing the sub sandwich at one. The post Man charged with assaulting federal agent with submarine sandwich in D.C. appeared first on Boston.com.

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