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Quick Glance: Boston Dynamics' New Fully Electric Atlas Robot
- Boston Dynamics has retired its hydraulic Atlas robots after 11 years and introduced a new fully electric version, marking a significant evolution in the company's product lineup.
- The electric Atlas offers enhanced strength, range of motion, and versatile applications across various industries, starting with automotive manufacturing for parent company Hyundai.
- Boston Dynamics has had a tumultuous history, from its founding as a promising research-focused startup to multiple acquisitions, but now seems to be focusing more on commercial applications.
- The launch of the electric Atlas not only signifies a milestone in robotics but also provides a glimpse into the future where humanoid robots are poised to play an increasingly integral role in the industry.
Brandeis women's basketball coach under fire after allegations of toxic, racist behavior
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/19/sports/brandeis-womens-basketball-team-toxic-racism/
The NBA playoffs are finally here. And as LeBron James says, 'it's a sprint now': There’s a 64-win team in Boston that ran away with the league’s best record ...
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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' double album is out now : Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department: The ...
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Quick Glance: Taylor Swift's New Album 'The Tortured Poets Department' Needs an Editor: Review
- Taylor Swift's 11th studio album delves into her recent romances over 16 songs and a second LP, but the recurring themes yield diminishing returns.
- Swift's stretch of productivity and commercial success was also emotionally tumultuous, as revealed in her album 'The Tortured Poets Department.'
- The album returns to autobiographical and sometimes spiteful tales of heartbreak, full of detailed, referential lyrics that Swift's fans will delight in decoding.
- The first two songs of the album serve as potent reminders of how viscerally Swift can summon the flushed delirium of a doomed romance, with the title track showcasing a humanizing touch.
Dozens of Boston University students walked out of class Friday to rally in support of the more than 100 Columbia University students who were arrested by New ... Show more
Massachusetts residents use landlines more than anywhere else: While wide swaths of the country have left landline phones behind, people in the state remain ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/19/business/landline-phones-data-massachusetts/
Paramount’s sale cries out for intervention: Paramount Global’s sale process is on the verge of ending like “Thelma & Louise.” A complex transaction with ...
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2024 NBA playoff predictions: Celtics-Nuggets for the title, early West upsets and more
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Sony in Talks to Join a Bid to Buy Paramount: The company and Apollo Global Management are discussing a joint effort, even as Paramount conducts exclusive merger ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/business/paramount-sony-apollo-bid.html
‘Abigail’ Review – Radio Silence and Melissa Barrera Take their Vampire Flick to Absurd Heights
discussingfilm.net/2024/04/18/abigail-review-radio-silence-and-melissa-barrera-take-their-vampire-flick-to-absurd-heights/
Quick Glance: Abigail: A Bloody Comedy with Surprising Twists
- Directors Radio Silence and Melissa Barrera take their vampire flick to absurd heights.
- Abigail, a modern reimagining of Dracula's Daughter, follows a group of thieves kidnapping a bloodthirsty vampire girl.
- The tension and dynamics among the characters lead to diabolical entertainment, with Melissa Barrera and Alisha Weir delivering brilliant performances.
- Despite some overloaded ideas, Abigail impresses with sheer confidence and a touch of the macabre.
Celtics-Heat matchup was inevitable, but Miami is a different team this time: For the Celtics to reach their ultimate goal, they were eventually going to have to ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/19/sports/celtics-heat-playoffs/
When the Cute Guy on Your Flight Turns Out to be Your Seatmate: Alex Zhou and Eddie Kay met on a plane heading to Boston from Los Angeles. After going their ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/style/alex-zhou-eddie-kay-wedding.html
Who will win the NBA Finals? Predictions for 2024 NBA playoffs bracket: Who will win the NBA Finals? Experts from around the USA TODAY Network offer up ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2024/04/19/nba-playoffs-predictions-finals-champion/73388855007/
With ‘Elsbeth,’ it’s a bad idea to underestimate the character and the series: A quirky but successful attorney played by the inventive Carrie Preston ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/19/arts/with-elsbeth-its-bad-idea-underestimate-character-series/
Quick Glance: 'Elsbeth' Season 2 Renewed on CBS
- The spin-off series 'Elsbeth' from 'The Good Wife,' starring Carrie Preston, secures early renewal from CBS due to impressive viewership numbers.
- In the series, Elsbeth Tascioni, portrayed by Carrie Preston, relocates to New York City to collaborate with the authorities as an investigator.
- Having aired only four episodes, the series 'Elsbeth' secures an early renewal, with the fifth episode scheduled to air tonight.
- Elsbeth is recognized for her unique humor and legal expertise, making her a beloved character in 'The Good Wife' universe.
Brayan Bello shines as Red Sox beat up Pirates, 8-1: The Red Sox got home runs from Wilyer Abreu, Rob Refsnyder, Triston Casas, and Ceddanne Rafaela.
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/19/sports/brayan-bello-red-sox-beat-up-pirates/
South African online fashion retailer Zando has launched an international e-commerce division as it takes on Chinese fast fashion e-commerce retailers at home ... Show more www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/zando-launches-international-unit-counter-shein-temu-south-africa-2024-04-18/
Celtics, Bruins ‘Playoff Hub’ to turn Canal Street into car-free zone outside TD Garden
bostonherald.com/2024/04/19/celtics-bruins-playoff-hub-to-turn-canal-street-into-car-free-zone-outside-td-garden/
Man arrested, accused of throwing pipe bomb at Satanic Temple in Massachusetts: An Oklahoma man was arrested after authorities accused him of throwing a pipe ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-arrested-throwing-pipe-bomb-satanic-temple-massachusetts-rcna148321
For the fourth time in five seasons, familiar foes will face each other in the NBA playoffs 😯Boston Celtics 🆚 Miami Heat
Sony and Apollo discuss teaming up to bid for Paramount Global: Media company is already in exclusive talks with Skydance about a potential deal
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Quick Glance: US Seeks Alliance with Abu Dhabi on Artificial Intelligence
- The Biden administration actively encourages US tech companies to seek artificial intelligence deals and partnerships in the United Arab Emirates to gain an edge over China.
- Microsoft announced a $1.5 billion investment in G42, an Abu Dhabi-based AI group, as part of the US efforts to dominate in artificial intelligence development.
- The discussions between the US and the UAE highlight how the competition for emerging technologies has become geopolitical, intertwining commercial decisions with national strategic and security interests.
- The Microsoft-G42 deal signifies the initiation of a broader alliance between the US and UAE in the field of artificial intelligence.
National Cold Brew Day 2024 deals: Where to get free coffee and discounts on Saturday
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/04/19/national-cold-brew-day-2024-deals/73372119007/
Who’s Brave Enough to Style the New Balance Loafers?: The New Balance loafers are going viral online, taking the Maison Margiela Tabie shoe’s place as the ...
thecut.com/article/whos-brave-enough-to-style-the-new-balance-loafers.html
Most Seattle-area renters report big rent hikes in the past 12 months: Fifty-three percent of Seattle-area renters saw their monthly rent jump more than $100 in ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/most-seattle-area-renters-report-big-rent-hikes-in-the-past-12-months/
Quick Glance: Majority of Seattle-area Renters Report Significant Rent Increases in Past 12 Months
- While rents in the Seattle area and nationally surged in the early pandemic years, the rental market seems to have calmed since 2023, providing some relief to local tenants.
- However, recent survey data from the US Census Bureau suggests that the majority of renters in the Seattle area may not agree with these reports.
- Out of the estimated 658,000 individuals who experienced rent hikes, approximately 113,000 had a relatively minor increase of under $100. A significantly larger group - around 306,000 - saw their rent rise between $100 and $249 per month.
- Established in 2020 as a response to the pandemic, the initiative aimed to inform authorities and policymakers about the pandemic's effects on communities nationwide and offer data to support recovery post-pandemic.
Blackstone nears deal to sell S.Korean pharma wholesaler to MBK Partners, sources say
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Boston Dynamics mothballs old robot box - and shows successor: In recent years, the robot from the American company Boston Dynamics has caused a lot of ...
stern.de/auto/boston-dynamics-mottet-alte-roboter-kiste-ein---und-zeigt-nachfolger-34638832.html
Battenfeld: Ed Flynn softening previous stance against running for Boston mayor: Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is aggressively carving out a niche of ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/20/battenfeld-ed-flynn-softening-previous-stance-against-running-for-boston-mayor/
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Daniel C. Dennett dies; Widely read and fiercely debated philosopher: He was one of the most widely read and debated American philosophers, whose prolific works ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/19/nation/daniel-dennett-philosopher-tufts-dies/
Sanofi to overhaul US operations of vaccines, cut jobs: French drugmaker Sanofi said on Thursday it would restructure the U.S. commercial operations for its ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/sanofi-overhaul-us-operations-vaccines-cut-jobs-2024-04-18/
Skydance expects to more than double its revenue in coming years, WSJ reports: Skydance Media, which is in exclusive merger talks with Paramount Global ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/skydance-expects-more-than-double-its-revenue-coming-years-wsj-reports-2024-04-19/
MLB roundup: Rangers hit three HRs, outslug Tigers: Jonah Heim hit a two-run home run, Marcus Semien and Adolis Garcia delivered solo shots and the visiting ...
reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-rangers-hit-three-hrs-outslug-tigers-2024-04-19/
Massachusetts border tolls idea another way to ‘unnecessarily’ take money, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu says
bostonherald.com/2024/04/19/massachusetts-border-tolls-idea-another-way-to-unnecessarily-take-money-new-hampshire-gov-chris-sununu-says/
'Abigail' review: Kidnapping horror is a fanged 'Home Alone': "Scream" queen Melissa Barrera stars in a new horror-comedy from the Radio Silence filmmaking ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-04-16/abigail-review-horror-melissa-barrera-radio-silence-vampire
Netflix hits 270 million subscribers: Netflix gained another 9.3 million subscribers to start the year while its still-emerging expansion into advertising helped ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/18/netflix-hits-270-million-subscribers/
Quick Glance: Netflix to Cease Reporting Subscriber Numbers from 2025
- Netflix will no longer report subscriber numbers starting from the first quarter of 2025. The announcement came with the first quarter 2024 results where Netflix exceeded expectations.
- Despite the success in the first quarter, Netflix shares dropped over 4.5% after-hours upon revealing the decision to stop reporting quarterly subscriber totals.
- The choice to discontinue reporting quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per member is based on Netflix's belief that engagement time is the best indicator of customer satisfaction.
- Netflix plans to announce major subscriber milestones but will halt reporting quarterly subscriber numbers and shift investor focus towards time-spent-viewing metrics.
2024 Boston Marathon: Vermont mom with terminal brain cancer runs: The mother of three crossed the finish line with her partner by her side in a feat of ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/18/sports/2024-boston-marathon-vermont-runner-brain-cancer-dana-farber/
Paul Pierce doesn’t think Kawhi Leonard is as skilled as Jayson Tatum“Kawhi is not the offensive player Jayson is”
(🎥 @allthesmokeprod / h/t @TheWestbrookEra )
Lucas: ‘Don’t Go, Joe’ Biden a danger to us all: The next thing you know, hapless Joe Biden’s next warning to threats from Iran will change from "Don’t” to ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/20/lucas-dont-go-joe-biden-a-danger-to-us-all/
Paid articlePaid 109-year-old Armenian genocide survivor travels to State House for commemoration: Massachusetts elected officials gathered at the State House Friday morning to ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/19/109-year-old-armenian-genocide-survivor-travels-to-state-house-for-commemoration/
Ocean spray emits more PFAS than industrial polluters, study finds: Research into release of ‘forever chemicals’ raises concerns about contamination and human ...
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/19/ocean-spray-pfas-study
Karen Read’s lawyers want jury box rearranged so all jurors can see witnesses’ faces as they testify
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/19/metro/karen-reads-lawyers-want-jury-box-rearranged-so-all-jurors-can-see-witnesses-faces-as-they-testify/
‘Smart Gloves’ Teach Piano Playing through Touch: A high-tech pair of gloves can help make learning instruments and other hands-on activities easier
scientificamerican.com/article/smart-gloves-teach-piano-playing-through-touch/
Universities like Columbia must end the double standard and stop tolerating campus antisemitism
nypost.com/2024/04/18/opinion/universities-like-columbia-must-end-the-double-standard-and-stop-tolerating-campus-antisemitism/
Gaskin: MIT alum horrified by school’s antisemitism grade: The administrations have had enough time to realize their mistakes and take corrective action ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/20/gaskin-mit-alum-horrified-by-schools-antisemitism-grade/
Boston April weather stats show some exaggerated, stormy days: Although swings in temperatures are normal for April, this month has shown us some exaggerated ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/19/metro/boston-weather-april/
Several “Scream” actors, including Mason Gooding, David Arquette, Matthew Lillard and Skeet Ulrich, attended the Los Angeles premiere of Melissa Barrera’s new ... Show more
Federal judge orders $1 million returned to Varsity Blues parent: A federal judge on Friday ordered the government to return $1 million to John B ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/19/metro/john-wilson-lynnfield-varsity-blues-1-million-returned/
Two swing dancing fans go on a blind date: Will these swing dancing singles Lindy Hop into love?
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/19/magazine/will-these-swing-dancing-singles-lindy-hop-into-love/
“ Klay is going to draw interest around the league.He’s gonna want a fair salary. I can tell you for sure, both sides took note of that Jrue Holiday extension ... Show more @BasketballOnX
The Last Witness to the Shot Heard Round the World: The story of a family at the center of the Battle of Lexington and Concord and American history.
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Howie Carr: Boston needs a makeover. Fast!: Stop the presses! Replate the front page! Why would anyone want to leave Boston, or what William F ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/19/howie-carr-boston-needs-a-makeover-fast/
5 issues Tesla must address on Q1 earnings call to avoid more stock crash: Tesla's call on Tuesday must address issues from China to AI in order to appease ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/tesla-q1-earnings-stock-price-preview-outlook-forecast-elon-musk-2024-4
Home Showcase: A modern classic in Lexington: Lexington is a showcase for historically significant Federal, Victorian, Colonial, and of course ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/19/home-showcase-a-modern-classic-in-lexington/
Good Samaritan hospital cancer unit temporarily shut by Steward: Financially troubled Steward Health Care has closed a standalone hematology oncology infusion ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/18/business/good-samaritan-steward-health-care-hospital-cancer/
BPS exam schools' admission fight heads to US Supreme Court: The complaint by the Boston Parent Coalition for Academic Excellence centers around a one-year ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/19/metro/boston-latin-school-supreme-court/
Guardians outlast Red Sox for sloppy 5-4 win, take three of four games in Boston: Carlos Carrasco worked out of early trouble as the Guardians got past the Red ...
cleveland.com/guardians/2024/04/guardians-outlast-red-sox-for-5-4-win.html
Quick Glance: Guardians Secure Sloppy 5-4 Win Against Red Sox
- The Guardians clinched a 5-4 victory over Boston in a messy game with rainy conditions.
- Cleveland maintains the lead in the American League Central Division with a record of 13-6.
- Andrés Giménez and Josh Naylor played pivotal roles in the win, capitalizing on the Red Sox's defensive errors.
- Carlos Carrasco and the Guardians secured the win through solid performance and strong bullpen work, with Emmanuel Clase earning his fifth save of the season.
Doris Kearns Goodwin pens new book on late husband Richard Goodwin: The historian and her late husband, Richard Goodwin, were among Boston’s legendary power ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/19/business/doris-kearns-goodwin-richard-1960s-jfk/
Japan-based Food & Life Companies opens first US sushi restaurant in Boston: Boston’s Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern a starting point for US expansion, company says
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/19/business/boston-sushi-japanese-restaurant/
'I've spent £132k on IVF and still don't have a baby - it's ruined my life': Katie Abdou, from Plymouth County, Massachusetts, sold her house and moved back with ...
mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/sold-home-ivf-ruined-life-32620379
Caitlin Clark’s WNBA salary has Massachusetts congresswomen calling for equal pay
bostonherald.com/2024/04/18/caitlin-clarks-wnba-salary-has-massachusetts-congresswomen-calling-for-equal-pay/
Team USA Olympic roster rivals Dream Team: ‘We knew this was the team we wanted’: The American men have won four consecutive Olympic golds but have had a much ...
theathletic.com/5422934/2024/04/17/grant-hill-team-usa-olympic-roster/
Mass General Brigham doctors speak out about latest merger step: Physicians fear demotions and corporatization as the hospital system moves to combine ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/19/metro/mass-general-brigham-merger-doctors/
Aerospace engineer Ayanna Samuels set to inspire at Flow’s Girls in ICT Day Expo: Jamaican-born aerospace engineer Ayanna Samuels is set to deliver an inspiring ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/aerospace-engineer-ayanna-samuels-set-inspire-flows-girls-ict-day-expo/
Boston-bound JetBlue flight has close call with Southwest plane, FAA investigating
bostonherald.com/2024/04/19/boston-bound-jetblue-flight-has-close-call-with-southwest-plane-faa-investigating/
12 jurors picked in Karen Read trial as selection stops for day on Thursday : The session in Norfolk Superior Court concluded in the early afternoon with 12 ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/18/metro/karen-read-jury-selection-continues-thursday/
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Massachusetts could see fire weather concerns, snowflakes possible: ‘Would not be surprised’
bostonherald.com/2024/04/19/massachusetts-could-see-fire-weather-concerns-snowflakes-possible-would-not-be-surprised/
The quest for Lord Stanley begins Saturday, and all eight matchups are set.
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Rangers vs. Capitals
Hurricanes vs. Islanders
Panthers vs ... Show more
Reinstating the SATs Will Only Make Rich Kids Richer: The SATs are back. It is higher education’s latest cash grab, writes Evan Mandery.
time.com/6968218/the-sats-college-wealth-essay/
William Nylander's Game 1 status for Maple Leafs shrouded in mystery: The puck hasn't dropped yet, and we already have our first seed of intrigue in the ...
sportsnet.ca/nhl/william-nylanders-game-1-status-for-maple-leafs-shrouded-in-mystery/
Massachusetts labor force grows amid signs hiring might be slowing: The state’s primary economic resource — its pool of available workers — expanded in March ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/19/business/massachusetts-labor-force-grows-amid-signs-hiring-might-be-slowing/
Draymond Green agrees that the Knicks are an easier opponent than the Celtics and believes that Philadelphia will defeat them; he also thinks the Heat would ... Show more @TheVolumeSports @JDSportsTalkNY
What to know about the Maple Leafs, the Bruins’ first opponent in the playoffs: Toronto has not won a playoff series against Boston since 1959 ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/17/sports/heres-what-know-about-maple-leafs-bruins-opponent-first-round-playoss/
Massachusetts pushes back FAFSA deadline to July 1: The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education has pushed back the priority deadline for the state's ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/18/massachusetts-pushes-back-fafsa-deadline-to-july-1/
Paul Reed says he wanted to play the Knicks instead of the Celtics“We wanted the Knicks matchup, that's the easier team.” 👀
(Via @RunItBackFDTV )
The Funniest Tweets From Women This Week (April 13-19): "i have the opposite of fomo like leave me out of all of your plans please."
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Jayson Tatum’s trainer, Drew Hanlen, says Jayson Tatum is clutch“It you look at Jayson over the last five years, I think he has one of the best clutch ... Show more
Massachusetts man arrested after allegedly posting antisemitic video: ‘Horrific threats against Jews’
bostonherald.com/2024/04/18/massachusetts-man-arrested-after-allegedly-posting-antisemitic-video-horrific-threats-against-jews/
Photos of the Week: Burning Bull, Blue Forest, Olympic Flame - 35 images from the past seven days, including trophy winners at the Boston Marathon ... Show more www.theatlantic.com/photo/2024/04/photos-of-the-week-burning-bull-blue-forest-olympic-flame/678116/
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