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Inside Porter Square Books' move to Lesley's University Hall
Porter Square Books gave locals a peek at their new digs on Lesley University's campus.Why it matters: The beloved independent bookstore is partnering with Lesley University, moving into a new space in University Hall.Catch up quick: The owners signed a 10-year lease with Lesley with options to renew. The bookstore will close around Oct. 7. David Sandberg, one of the owners, estimates the new space will open by late next week. Zing Cafe, which operates inside the bookstore's current location, will remain in that space.Zoom in: PSB celebrated its 20th anniversary Saturday with an open house, walking patrons through...
Things to do around Boston: Week of 9/30
Monday, 9/30📖 Catch essayist Marian Schembari at the Harvard Book Store, where she discusses her new book, "A Little Less Broken: How an Autism Diagnosis Finally Made Me Whole," 7pm.Wednesday, 10/02🎞 The Anchor presents "Scooby Doo" as part of its movie series, 8-10pm.Thursday, 10/03📖 The Boston Public Library in Copley Square hosts Don Wilding, author of "Historic Storms of Cape Cod" to discuss some of the coast's biggest weather events, 6-7pm.🎶 Sabrina Carpenter, one of this summer's biggest singers, performs at TD Garden.Friday, 10/04🍻 Harpoon Brewery's Octoberfest runs kicks off with a ceremonial keg tapping and live music, 6pm.The festival includes stein-hoisting competitions, pretzel eating contests and music Friday and Saturday.Price: $35+.Saturday, 10/05🫦 The Full Body Cast, who performs Rocky Horror Picture Show every Saturday night downtown, hosts its first all Latine shadowcast at the AMC near Boston Common, 9:30pm.Sunday, 10/06🎃 Bow Market hosts "Baby's First Pumpkin Craft & Sensory Workshop" for kids ages 0-5, 10:30am-1pm.Price: $5 suggested donation to the specialist, Joy Harper; $5 for the pumpkins to take home.🎶 Lupe Fiasco's "Samurai" tour stops at the Royale.
Behind the Curtain: Your personal Ph.D. army
Fans and foes of generative AI believe the biggest, most powerful AI models, including ChatGPT, will operate with the intelligence of a legit Ph.D. student as soon as next year. Why it matters: AI has gone from high schooler to college grad to mediocre Ph.D. student so fast that it's...
Pharma eyes male birth control pill for Gen Z
Drug developers are pursuing a new option for reproductive care in the post-Roe landscape: birth control pills for men. Why it matters: Mounting abortion restrictions across the U.S. are driving a search for new contraceptive methods that can be reversed, aimed at male Gen Zers and millennials. Early stage trials...
Weekday Planner: 20 things happening in Charlotte like outdoor movies and spooky aerial shows
It's the start of spooky season, and this week's event lineup is scary good.Monday Sept. 30🧠 Rally the friend group for trivia at Triple C. | 7-9pm | Free | Details🍻 Wooden Robot in South End is re-opening its original taproom on Monday evenings. | 4-8pm | Free | Details🎮 Join Elsewhere Cocktail Bar for a "Duck Hunt" Nintendo tournament. | 6-9pm | Free | Details🍱 Create your own sushi rolls in a hands-on workshop at Hi-Wire Brewing. | 6:30pm | $59.99 | DetailsTuesday, Oct. 1🤣 Laugh until you cry at Seaboard South End's standup comedy show, featuring a live...
Nuclear power's AI renaissance
A new U.S. nuclear energy age may be dawning after years of false starts and dashed hopes. Why it matters: The data centers powering the AI revolution have an insatiable thirst for energy. Major stakeholders — in Washington, Silicon Valley and beyond — see nuclear energy as one of the answers.
How Vance and Walz plan to tackle the VP debate
Ohio Sen. JD Vance's biggest goal in Tuesday's debate against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be to cast him as too liberal for most Americans, Axios has learned. Walz's allies hope he'll focus on the threat of another Trump presidency, avoid getting flustered and show his folksy charm in his first extended national TV appearance.
Trump fights his old policies in series of flip-flops
Donald Trump has called Kamala Harris "the greatest flip-flopper" on policy issues. But if he's re-elected president, Trump plans to backtrack on several positions he took during his presidency. Why it matters: Trump's flip-flops — like Harris' — appear calculated to appeal to key groups of voters in what's expected...
Austrian far-right party pushes to form government after election win
Austria's Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl hailed a "new era" after preliminary results showed Sunday that the FPÖ had become the first far-right party to win in the country's parliamentary election since World War II, per EuroNews. The big picture: Although the FPÖ's win reflects a growing trend across...
In photos: 6 states reel from Hurricane Helene's destruction
Hurricane Helene's damage across five southeastern states is still emerging some three days on from it making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 4 storm. The big picture: The storm has killed at least 132 people in North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia, which former President Trump visited on Monday. President Biden said he plans to visit storm-hit areas of N.C. on Wednesday and Georgia and Florida "as soon as possible."
Newsom vetoes controversial California AI bill
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark artificial intelligence bill that was designed to have first-in-the-nation safety regulations against AI misuse. The big picture: Backers of the bill that would've required AI developers to comply with certain rules before developing models had argued it would provide safety with workable provisions at a time when Congress has stalled on the matter and the EU has taken a lead in regulating the sector.
Helene leaves "unimaginable" destruction in 5 states as death toll rises
Hurricane Helene has left officials in five southeastern states grappling to respond to the widespread destruction it caused after hitting Florida as a Category 4 storm last week, as the death toll continues to rise. The big picture: Officials on Sunday confirmed 30 deaths in the flood-hit Buncombe County, western...
Browns come up short again in Las Vegas loss
The Dawg Pound traveled in full force to Las Vegas over the weekend only to wind up disappointed. Driving the news: Cleveland lost to the Raiders, 20-16, falling to 1-3 on the season. The intrigue: Social media was ripe with Browns fans traveling to Sin City to support the team...
Tampa Bay is in recovery mode after Hurricane Helene
Days after Hurricane Helene pummeled Tampa Bay's coastal communities with record-breaking storm surge, the region is in recovery mode.The big picture: It's safe to say Helene was the worst storm our region has experienced in a century, the Tampa Bay Times reported.That's based on historical storm data, government accounts of the damage and more.And remember: Helene wasn't a direct strike. It was about 100 miles offshore when it passed by Tampa Bay.The latest: The death toll in Pinellas rose to nine people, ranging in age from 37 to 89, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.Most drowned. All lived in...
The Padres made 2024 a season for the record books
The Padres just finished one of the most successful regular seasons in franchise history. Driving the news: Sunday's loss brought their record to 93-69, second only to the 1998 World Series team's 98-64 record. Their playoff run begins Tuesday, with game one of the Wild Card Series against either the...
Inside the Oakland A's final game at the Coliseum
Rest easy, Oakland Athletics. State of play: The A's final game at the Coliseum, which they've called home since 1968, triggered a torrent of emotions. Everyone — from fans and players to sports writers and stadium workers — came together to make it an unforgettable curtain call. Catch...
Photos: 20 amazing cosplayers from Utah's FanX
FanX brought its annual showcase of geek culture to downtown Salt Lake this weekend, and Utahns' penchant for next-level cosplay was as visible as ever.Here are some of the best cosplayers we saw. The alien from "Alien" spits water and gives fans a jump-scare. (Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios Skin of stone with special effects makeup. Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios Laurence Fishburne look-alike. Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios Michael J. Caboose and Master Chief storm the Salt Palace. Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios Millie and Moxxie from "Helluva Boss" delight the crowd. Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios Moana brings the detail. Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios A fountain guard of Gondor and a royal guard of Rohan stand sentry. Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios Lucifer and Charlie Morningstar show off their wings. Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios Pegasus: Too hot to trot? 😉 Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios A standard-bearer leads dozens of Mandalorians through the Salt Palace Convention center. Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios Stardew Valley on a roll. Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios Gandalf the Grey. Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios A Trekkie has some trouble with Tribbles. Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios Katsuki Bakugo strikes a pose. Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios
How to give help and get help in Tampa Bay after Hurricane Helene
With every passing hour since Hurricane Helene swiped Tampa Bay, a stark reality sharpens:We're at the beginning of a long road to recovery.State of play: Governments, organizations and industrious neighbors are working to provide immediate relief to storm survivors, while federal emergency officials and local nonprofits are setting up for longer-term aid.And for those who want to help, some local and state groups are collecting donations and assembling volunteers.Here are some ways to help and get help. Please send resources or opportunities not listed here to tampa@axios.com.Give helpDrop off essentials including non-perishable food, pet food, cleaning supplies and hygiene items...
Scoop: Rep. Elissa Slotkin warns Harris is "underwater" in Michigan
Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) warned donors last week that internal polling for her Senate campaign shows Vice President Kamala Harris is "underwater" in Michigan, according to a video clip obtained by Axios. Why it matters: Winning Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania is Harris' simplest path to victory. If former President Trump...
Trump preps catalog of "cheating" claims for potential election loss
Through public remarks, Truth Social screeds and preemptive lawsuits, Donald Trump is assembling a detailed catalog of excuses for rejecting the results of the 2024 election — if he loses. Why it matters: The Trump-aligned efforts to overturn the 2020 election — both overtly and covertly, peacefully then violently...
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