New Research Reveals Boston Tea Party Label Dates to 19th-Century Trade
MIT historian Tristan Brown uncovered that a famed Chinese tea chest label linked to the Boston…
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MIT and Google DeepMind Researchers Advance AI Physics Simulation
Researchers from MIT and Google DeepMind unveil GeoPT, an AI model that simulates complex physical interactions faster and more efficiently than prior tools, aiding…
NASA Combines Telescope Data to Reveal Vivid Tarantula Nebula Details
NASA’s Chandra, Webb, and Hubble telescopes created a new composite image revealing star formation and energy dynamics in the Tarantula Nebula, 160,000 light-years away
Appeals Court Allows Social Media Addiction Lawsuits to Move Forward
A federal appeals court rejected major tech firms' immunity claims, enabling lawsuits accusing Meta, TikTok, and others of fostering addictive social media use to…
Washington’s HB 2225 Sets New AI Chatbot Safety Standards
Washington’s HB 2225 introduces stringent disclosure and safety requirements for AI companion chatbots, focusing on protecting minors and mandating crisis protocols by January 2027
Powerball Jackpot Nears $1 Billion After No Winner for $905 Million Prize
The Powerball jackpot climbs to an estimated $975 million for Wednesday after no ticket matched the $905 million prize in Monday’s drawing
Trump Secretly Changed Planes in Turkey Due to Iran Missile Threat
President Trump secretly switched to a different aircraft in Ankara amid credible missile threat intelligence from Iran, leaving the press on a decoy plane…
Fauci Texts Reveal Early Debates on COVID Vaccine for Pregnant Women
Republican senators released 2021 texts showing Dr. Fauci and federal health officials discussing COVID-19 vaccine risks and benefits for pregnant women amid evolving guidance
Deadly 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Western Colombia, Over 100 Dead
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia's western region on August 10, causing over 100 fatalities, widespread damage, and prompting emergency declarations
Medicaid Coverage Expands Doula Access, But Barriers Persist
A growing number of states reimburse doula care through Medicaid, but administrative challenges and low pay limit availability, constraining access for many low-income parents