23 m. ago Green electricity deals are too complex. Even as a researcher in sustainability I've been confused

After comparing electricity tariffs on a spreadsheet, I can confirm that deciphering the plans feels a bit like learning ancient Greek.

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23 m. ago Town of Burlington overwhelmingly condemns ‘inhumane’ conditions at ICE facility

Burlington leaders say that ICE is violating local zoning bylaws and keeping migrants detained in poor conditions for long periods of time. The post Town of Burlington overwhelmingly condemns ‘inhumane’ conditions at ICE facility appeared first on Boston.com.

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34 m. ago NFL analyst breaks down Christian Gonzalez’s role in stopping Josh Allen with the game on the line

"Gonzalez has got his hands on him, he's in perfect position between the man and the ball, and he makes sure that Coleman is out of bounds." The post NFL analyst breaks down Christian Gonzalez’s role in stopping Josh Allen with the game on the line appeared first on Boston.com.

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36 m. ago Geothermal energy has huge potential to generate clean power, including from used oil and gas wells

As energy use rises and the planet warms, you might have dreamed of an energy source that works 24/7, rain or shine, quietly powering homes, industries and even entire cities without the ups and downs of solar or wind—and with little contribution to climate change.

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37 m. ago Amazon Pharmacy is launching vending machines for prescription drugs

The kiosks have a range of commonly prescribed medications, including antibiotics, inhalers, and blood pressure medications.

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43 m. ago Zendesk says its new AI agent can solve 80% of support issues

Zendesk has launched a new autonomous support agent that should solve 80% of support issues without human intervention.

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43 m. ago Gisèle Pelicot Returns to Court to Confront Assailant in Rape Case

Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband and others were convicted in one of France’s most notorious cases. She returned to court to denounce a man who challenged the verdict.

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56 m. ago Positive emotions can encourage sustainable transportation choices

Emotions play a bigger role in people's decisions about environmental policy than previously thought. This is according to a study by Örebro University, which examines how pride and a clear conscience affect the willingness to choose alternative fuel vehicles.

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59 m. ago Nicolás Maduro asks the Pope for diplomatic mediation in conflict with Trump and the United States

Nicolás Maduro asks the Pope for diplomatic mediation in conflict with Trump and the United States  ZENIT - English

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62 m. ago AST SpaceMobile lands key Verizon deal amid growing competition with SpaceX and T

AST SpaceMobile is deepening its relationship with mobile carrier giant Verizon.

Technology

63 m. ago Mariah Carey, Doja Cat and more debut albums in this week's 'Billboard' top 10

Five wildly different acts debut in the top 10 of the Billboard albums chart this week, including Mariah Carey, Olivia Dean, Doja Cat and more.

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73 m. ago Hardware vulnerability allows attackers to hack AI training data

Researchers from NC State University have identified the first hardware vulnerability that allows attackers to compromise the data privacy of artificial intelligence (AI) users by exploiting the physical hardware on which AI is run.

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93 m. ago 1 in 5 high schoolers has had a romantic AI relationship, or knows someone who has

A national survey of students, teachers and parents shines a light on how the AI revolution is playing out in schools – including when it comes to bullying and a community's trust in schools.

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95 m. ago Tom Homan Was Said to Have Received $50,000 From Agents. He May Not Have to Return It.

Public corruption experts said the Justice Department had options for recovering money used in a sting operation. But that may not happen for years.

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1 hour ago RFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines could be controversial. Here's what to watch for

The Health Secretary's affinity for saturated fat and his ire over ultra-processed foods could influence federal food guidelines, expected out this fall.

Events

1 hour ago A MacArthur 'genius' gleans surprising lessons from ancient bones, shards and trash

Kristina Douglass wanted to find out the truth about how past communities adapted to environmental change. Her revelatory work has earned her a MacArthur award.

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1 hour ago Thinkers, dreamers, doers: Here's who made the 2025 MacArthur Fellow list

A cartographer, a composer, a neurobiologist, and a novelist are among the recipients of this year's "Genius Grants." Each Fellow will receive a no-strings attached award of $800,000.

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1 hour ago Scientist on front lines of overdose crisis receives MacArthur 'genius' award

Nabarun Dasgupta was recognized with a MacArthur "genius" award for work studying the deadly overdose crisis. He's also a front-line organizer, helping people survive.

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1 hour ago Bounce introduces a tool to move your Mastodon account to Bluesky

Moving accounts between Mastodon and Bluesky is about to get much easier, thanks to Bounce 2.

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1 hour ago Third New Jersey Regiment commemorates 250th anniversary of United States at Museum of Early Trades & Crafts

Third New Jersey Regiment commemorates 250th anniversary of United States at Museum of Early Trades & Crafts  New Jersey Hills Media Group

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