50 m. ago UMass Boston reports ‘public safety threat,’ police issue all clear

The university announced at 5:11 p.m. that police said there is no ongoing threat to the community. The post UMass Boston reports ‘public safety threat,’ police issue all clear appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago Opinion | The economy looks weaker. The Federal Reserve looks weaker, too.

Opinion | The economy looks weaker. The Federal Reserve looks weaker, too.  The Washington Post

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2 h. ago FTC launces inquiry into AI chatbots acting as companions and their effects on children

The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies about the potential harms to children and teenagers who use their AI chatbots as companions.

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3 h. ago DNC headquarters searched for bomb due to threat later deemed ‘not credible'

DNC headquarters searched for bomb due to threat later deemed ‘not credible'  NBC4 Washington

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3 h. ago More Children Are Now Obese Than Underweight, UN Report Finds

One in 10 children worldwide now has obesity, a report from UNICEF found, and the number of overweight children has more than doubled in low- and middle-income countries since 2000.

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3 h. ago FTC launches inquiry into AI chatbot companions from Meta, OpenAI, and others

The federal consumer regulator seeks to learn about how AI companies evaluate the safety of their chatbots.

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4 h. ago How did 75 containers crash into the water at Port of Long Beach? An oil spill, a sprained ankle and a damaged boat

How did 75 containers crash into the water at Port of Long Beach? An oil spill, a sprained ankle and a damaged boat  Los Angeles Times

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4 h. ago Washington Secretary of State delays response to federal voter database request

Washington Secretary of State delays response to federal voter database request  KXLY.com

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5 h. ago Ryan Routh chastised during opening statements in federal trial for 'making a mockery' of the court

Ryan Routh's trial opens with prosecution alleging he traveled from Hawaii with assault rifle, ammunition and burner phones to target Trump at golf course.

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7 h. ago Small Businesses Face a New Threat: Pay Up or Be Flooded With Bad Reviews

Movers, roofing companies and others are being bombarded with phony one-star reviews on Google Maps. Then they’re asked to pay up.

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8 h. ago Applications for jobless benefits jump to 263,000 last week, most in nearly 4 years

In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their highest level in almost four years last week, virtually assuring the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark interest rate next week

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8 h. ago Should the Nationals Bet on MacKenzie Gore? Breaking Down His Future in Washington

Should the Nationals Bet on MacKenzie Gore? Breaking Down His Future in Washington  Federal Baseball

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10 h. ago Ryan Routh trial begins after jury seated in Trump assassination attempt case

Federal prosecutors will present evidence against Ryan Routh, who allegedly targeted President Trump with an AK-style rifle in September 2024.

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10 h. ago Letters to the Editor: Separation of church and state 'is under great threat' and must be protected

Letters to the Editor: Separation of church and state 'is under great threat' and must be protected  Los Angeles Times

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10 h. ago ICE arrests 'pedophiles, rapists, abusers' in Chicago sanctuary city crackdown operation

ICE arrested several criminal illegal immigrants in Chicago for crimes including sexual assault, rape and armed robbery as part of Operation Midway Blitz.

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11 h. ago Love, drugs and condoms: Couples with different HIV status face a new reality

They're called "serodiscordant" couples. One is HIV positive, the other negative. Aid from the U.S. enabled them to obtain medicines and condoms for protection — until this year.

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12 h. ago EXCLUSIVE: Pritzker critic in Congress introduces bill to crackdown on sanctuary states ‘gambling with America

Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., is introducing a bill to crack down on sanctuary states “gambling with American lives" by allowing illegal aliens to obtain commercial driver’s licenses.

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12 h. ago Critical Minerals Powerhouse: Alaska Energy Metals' Nikolai Project Draws Federal Support for 7 Strategic Metals

Critical Minerals Powerhouse: Alaska Energy Metals' Nikolai Project Draws Federal Support for 7 Strategic Metals  Stock Titan

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12 h. ago Despite Court Wins, Temporary Protected Status Remains Uncertain

Despite Court Wins, Temporary Protected Status Remains Uncertain - Work Visas - United States  Mondaq

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12 h. ago Many Arkansas farmers seek federal support as agriculture crisis grows

Farmers in Arkansas are raising the alarm about the effect of low crop prices, bad weather and tariffs on their livelihood. They say they need help from Washington, D.C.

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