29 m. ago Estate of Jeffrey Epstein gives Congress 'birthday book' allegedly signed by Trump

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said the book included a tawdry drawing and note that appeared to include President Trump's signature. Trump had previously denied its existence.

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46 m. ago How a small Vermont town is protecting its water from hackers

NPR's Jenna McLaughlin got an inside look at how one small Vermont town is protecting its water from hackers.

Technology

57 m. ago Kayshon Boutte reflects on his forgotten history as an elite prospect

Boutte ended up being a sixth-round pick, but his talent once drew comparisons to Stefon Diggs. The post Kayshon Boutte reflects on his forgotten history as an elite prospect appeared first on Boston.com.

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77 m. ago Some gerrymandering opponents are pivoting their strategies after Trump's map push

After President Trump sparked congressional redistricting fights in Texas, California and Missouri, some advocacy groups are pivoting their strategies against partisan gerrymandering.

Politics

77 m. ago The school shooting industry is worth billions – and it keeps growing

The efforts to keep schools safe from mass shooters has ballooned into a multi-billion dollar industry. Companies are selling school districts assurance with high-tech products, even as gun violence experts say that won't address the root of gun violence.

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78 m. ago Thousands of protesters in Italy show support for aid flotilla for Gaza

As dozens of boats set sail in the largest civilian attempt to break Israel's naval blockade on the Gaza Strip, protesters in cities across Italy are holding "ground support" events for the flotilla.

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78 m. ago Alzheimer’s erodes brain cells’ control of gene expression, undermining function, cognition

Study of 3.5 million cells from more than 100 human brains finds Alzheimer’s progression — and resilience to disease — depends on preserving epigenomic stability.

Politics

80 m. ago The Murdoch Succession Fight Is Over. So What Does Lachlan Control?

From Fox News to Tubi to HarperCollins, here’s what is in the media empire that Rupert Murdoch built.

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83 m. ago Lachlan Murdoch Secures Control of Fox and News Corp, Ending Succession Fight

Lachlan Murdoch will take control of a new family trust in a deal worth $3.3 billion, ensuring that his father’s media empire will retain its conservative slant.

Politics

85 m. ago Democrats release suggestive letter to Epstein purportedly signed by Trump, which he denies

Trump has said he did not write the letter or create the drawing of a curvaceous woman that surrounds the letter. The post Democrats release suggestive letter to Epstein purportedly signed by Trump, which he denies appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago Automotive industry overlooks employee skills in digital transformation push, study shows

As car manufacturers drive to embrace even more automation and data-driven processes as well as artificial intelligence, a study in the International Journal of Environment, Workplace and Employment suggests that the sector may be overlooking one of the biggest problems in digital transformation: how to equip employees with the necessary skills to thrive in this new era.

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2 h. ago Seattle issues nearly 200,000 parking tickets in first half of 2025

Seattle issues nearly 200,000 parking tickets in first half of 2025  MyNorthwest.com

Politics

2 h. ago Judge reviews $1.5B Anthropic settlement proposal with authors over pirated books for AI training

A federal judge has begun reviewing a landmark class-action settlement agreement between the artificial intelligence company Anthropic and book authors who say the company took pirated copies of their works to train its chatbot.

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2 h. ago Dunkin’ franchisee closes down production plant, lays off 74 employees

It is unclear how the closure will affect Dunkin's retail locations. The post Dunkin’ franchisee closes down production plant, lays off 74 employees appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago 'Scoring' a good view: A new tool optimizes window views and building design

The marketing material shows natural light flooding through floor-to-ceiling windows. But in real life, neighbors can easily see inside the apartment; the view outside includes a parking lot; and the oversized windows mean costlier energy bills.

Politics

2 h. ago Bill Belichick statue at Gillette? Here’s what more than 1,000 readers said.

“He never did anything to endear himself to the fans – why would we want to be reminded of that?” The post Bill Belichick statue at Gillette? Here’s what more than 1,000 readers said. appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Pinecone founder Edo Liberty discusses why the next big AI breakthrough starts with search, at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Pinecone founder and CEO Edo Liberty will explain why the next wave of AI-native apps won’t be driven by bigger models, but by smarter search.

Technology

2 h. ago New teen thriller 'Sisters in the Wind' finds drama in hidden identities

Angeline Boulley, author of the hit Firekeeper's Daughter, writes thrillers set in Native American communities in northern Michigan, like the ones where her family has lived for generations.

Politics

2 h. ago Christoph Von Dohnányi, longtime conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra, has died

Known for his intellectual and illuminating touch on the podium, the refined conductor was also surprisingly outspoken when it came to politics and his peers.

Events

2 h. ago Pair from Brighton facing charges in string of handicap placard thefts

The department received reports of at least 19 handicap placard thefts within the Allston-Brighton neighborhood this year. The post Pair from Brighton facing charges in string of handicap placard thefts appeared first on Boston.com.

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