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Trump administration is building a border wall in Arizona. A tribal nation says they're trespassing

The Tohono O'odham nation's land straddles a 62-mile stretch of the border between the U.S. and Mexico.

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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh delivers keynote speech

Did Warsh tell investors what they want to hear? 

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A mindbending ‘Infinity Room’ by the late pop artist Yayoi Kusama will reopen at the ICA

A mindbending ‘Infinity Room’ by the late pop artist Yayoi Kusama will reopen at the ICA

The ICA acquired the Instagrammable installation in 2019 and plans to show it as part of a museum retrospective in October. Kusama died earlier this month at 97.

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State's first climate chief leaving Healey administration

State's first climate chief leaving Healey administration

Melissa Hoffer will become become president of Vermont Law and Graduate School. Gov. Maura Healey will be naming a successor before Hoffer departs, the administration said.

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This year's Red Sox rollercoaster could take another twist in key series vs. Yankees

The Red Sox are headed to Yankee Stadium for a four-game weekend series with potential postseason implications.

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Boston offers to trim back-to-school costs with free haircuts

Boston offers to trim back-to-school costs with free haircuts

The city is partnering with more than two dozen local barbershops and salons to offer free haircuts to Boston students this back-to-school season.

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This winter, New England scientists will track snowpack like never before

This winter, New England scientists will track snowpack like never before

A new collection of automated sensors will help scientists get a never before seen picture of snowpack across the region, which researchers say will help them better predict floods.

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In generational battle, Markey and Moulton offer closing arguments to voters ahead of primary

In generational battle, Markey and Moulton offer closing arguments to voters ahead of primary

As the days dwindle before the Democratic primary, both incumbent Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton are crisscrossing the state, hammering home the campaign themes they think will carry them to the general election.

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What traveling can teach us about happiness

What traveling can teach us about happiness

Traveling is about exploring the wonders of new places and relaxing, often in spite of traffic, flight delays and botched plans. "But another compelling reason to travel is to learn how to enjoy those liminal spaces where we might have unexpected hours alone or encounter new people," writes Holly Robinson.

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Dolly Parton has the last laugh

Dolly Parton has the last laugh

In 1999, Alastair Moock's first studio album sat below Dolly Parton's 37th, "The Grass Is Blue," on the Folk Music Chart. Until then, Moock hadn't grasped Parton's appeal. By the early 2000s, he was all-in on Parton as a master storyteller, musician, businesswoman, advocate and philanthropist.

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Galvin says early voting is up for primary, downplays Trump efforts to 'derail' mail-in votes

Galvin says early voting is up for primary, downplays Trump efforts to 'derail' mail-in votes

State election data as of Thursday showed more than 468,000 early votes had been cast ahead of next Tuesday’s primary election, reflecting about 9% turnout so far.

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Can California fix plastic recycling?

Can California fix plastic recycling?

Americans have been told for decades to toss plastic into the recycling bin. But only a small share actually gets recycled. Now, California is trying to overhaul the system by cracking down on misleading labels and holding companies responsible for their plastic waste. Will it work?

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Why a UMass researcher is among the dozens leaving the U.S. for Canada

Why a UMass researcher is among the dozens leaving the U.S. for Canada

A renowned scientist at UMass Chan Medical School is moving his lab to Canada. The Canadian government named RNA researcher Phillip Zamore among the first recipients of awards that will total more than $1 billion, aimed at drawing “world-leading researchers” to the country. 

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Trump blacklisting of "woke" Anthropic deemed illegal by federal judge

Trump blacklisting of "woke" Anthropic deemed illegal by federal judge

Anthropic refused to support lethal autonomous warfare and mass surveillance.

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A Mid-Market building the city abandoned finds a new buyer

It’s been a turbulent decade for 1155 Market St., but the building has a new owner that’s bullish on “the broader rebirth of Mid-Market.” 

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Why websites?

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Personal websites as an atproto onboarding strategy

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Pete Hegseth And His Department Of Unconstitutional Revenge Lose Again In California

When Pete Hegseth declared Anthropic a national security risk because it wouldn’t agree to his dangerously unethical demands for what Claude should be able to do, Anthropic sued to challenge the directives. One of the challenges was brought in the Northern District of California, where Anthropic has now notched another significant win. While the previous […]

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Daily Deal: Raspberry Pi Pico With Ultimate Starter Kit

The SunFounder Raspberry Pi Pico With the Ultimate Starter Kit offers a rich IoT learning experience for beginners aged 8 and up. With over 450 components, 117 projects, and expert-led tutorials, this kit makes learning microcontroller programming and IoT engaging and accessible. It also features 27 video lessons by renowned educator Paul McWhorter, simplifying microcontroller programming […]

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Trump blacklisting of "woke" Anthropic deemed illegal by federal judge

Trump blacklisting of "woke" Anthropic deemed illegal by federal judge

Anthropic refused to support lethal autonomous warfare and mass surveillance.

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Here's what we know about the "space academy" Trump just announced

Here's what we know about the "space academy" Trump just announced

"It's called the US Space Academy. That's a big deal."