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I-Team survey finds more than half couldn't spot a deepfake video
BOSTON - With months to go in this presidential campaign season, 2024 has already been one of the most topsy-turvy election cycles in history. To make matters more complicated, deepfake videos are on the rise, and voters will now have to navigate information in more high-tech ways than ever before. Biden fake robocallLast January, thousands of voters got a robocall with a fake AI-generated version of President Joe Biden's voice, urging Democrats not to bother voting in the New Hampshire primary.That story's twists and turns brought WBZ-TV's I-Team to a corner of Manhattan where a street magician named Paul Carpenter was visiting. He...
Emerson College lays off 10 staff members amid declining enrollment
Editor’s note: This article was updated to include an additional statement from Emerson College that no faculty positions were affected by the layoffs and confirmation that two programs have been suspended. Emerson College is eliminating 10 staff positions, according to an email sent to Emerson faculty and staff obtained...
Business buzz—Page Waterman to move soon; Sara Campbell summer sale; Sense of belonging for Shake Shack
Page Waterman is moving from its Wellesley Square location to a beautiful, new, light-filled space two miles directly down route 16, 57 Eliot Street, South Natick. Aug. 17—last day to bring a framing order to the Wellesley location. Aug. 25-Sept. 9—the Wellesley gallery will be closed. Sept. 10—Opening...
Baby whale in Boston Harbor causing ferry delays, MBTA says
The juvenile humpback whale is making a splash in the ferry schedule, causing minor delays through August 15. There’s a whale-sized problem affecting the MBTA this week. Ferry service may be slightly delayed due to a baby humpback whale in the Boston Harbor, the MBTA said. The delay should only last through Aug. 15, according to the transit agency.
Boston’s nightlife czar announces grants, ‘activations’ to revitalize city nightlife
Banner Business Sponsored by The Boston Foundation. Boston’s nightlife is about to get a major boost as Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Nightlife Economy announce the 42 recipients of the inaugural “Wake Up the Night Grant.”. The grant awards individuals and organizations up to $10,000 to...
Mayor Wu and Superintendent Skipper Celebrate Milestone at Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School Expansion in East Boston
East Boston's Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School celebrated a key phase of its expansion plan with a topping off ceremony yesterday. Mayor Michelle Wu, along with Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper and other local officials, gathered to commemorate the final beam being placed on the school's new addition. This $21.5 million project aims to not only upgrade the facilities but also to create an accessible and safe learning environment for all its approximately 300 students. according to the City of Boston's official announcement.
Updated Water/Sewer/Stormwater Rate Fees Effective 7/1/24
The Town of Millis Select Board held a hearing at their 8/12/24 public meeting and voted unanimously to adopt updated Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Rate Fees effective 7/1/24. If you have any questions, please contact the Treasurer/Collector’s Office at 508-376-7091.
Two Historic Homes in Dorchester Will be Open for Tours on Saturday
Calling all history buffs! On Saturday, from 11am-3pm, not one but two historic homes will be open for tours – the William Clapp House and the James Blake House!. According to the Dorchester Historical Society, the Clapp house was built in 1806 by Lemuel Clapp’s son William. The family operated a large tannery in Dorchester! The home is a typical two-story, four-over-four Federal-style mansion house with a hip roof. Three sons of William Clapp (Thaddeus, Lemuel, and Frederick) continued to operate the farm and were successful in developing many varieties of pears. The most notable was Clapp’s Favorite, developed in 1849 and marketed by 1860, a variety that remains in wide commercial use. Hence, this is why we have a giant pear statue in the neighborhood!
Suffolk Hosts Girl Scouts for a Day of Inspiration & Learning
BOSTON–Suffolk recently hosted 16 Girl Scouts at Suffolk’s Roxbury headquarters for a day of learning about the fascinating world of construction and the importance of female representation in the industry. The visit was part of Suffolk’s 10-year “Rebuild the Ratio” partnership with Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA).
JGE Architecture + Design Hires Cristina Zupcu as its Director of Interior Design
Boston—JGE Architecture + Design (JGE) has hired Cristina Zupcu as its Director of Interior Design. Cristina joins the team from the Cambridge Innovation Center, where she previously served as Interior Design Lead. With over 15 years of experience, Cristina Zupcu comes with a comprehensive background of professional practice, designing...
Ipswich man charged in Boston with shoplifting, threatening CVS employee with blood-filled syringe
BOSTON — A 25-year-old Ipswich man was arrested late last month after he allegedly shoplifted from a CVS in Boston and threatened to stab an employee of the store with a blood-filled syringe. Robert Griffin Sullivan allegedly attempted to leave the Cambridge Street CVS on July 28 without paying...
These solar-powered trash cans you've probably used are made in Mass.
Bigbelly is hungry for your trash. The Massachusetts company was the brainchild of four Olin and Babson college students about 20 years ago with a simple goal: to make communities cleaner and greener. Now the business is evolving. "The containers I’m leaning against here are the coolest trash cans in...
We Make Noise Fest carves out a space for women and queer musicians
When Naomi Westwater was approached to restart the Boston Chapter of We Make Noise, a global music education nonprofit, they thought about how their own skill set would align with the needs of the community. Naturally, Westwater, a Cape Cod-born musician, turned their eye toward music, envisioning a festival by and for women, queer and gender-nonconforming artists.
Fall River Set to Host Epic ‘Decades of Dreams’ Freestyle Music Festival [AUDIO]
The anticipation is building as the South Coast prepares for the Decades of Dreams outdoor music festival, set to light up Fall River on September 21st. This highly anticipated event, presented by Freestyle Madness, promises to be an unforgettable night of music, nostalgia, and celebration. With a star-studded lineup featuring iconic artists such as Samantha Fox, Frankie J, Shannon, Safire, Lucas Prata, J.J. Fad, Tony Moran, Reina, John Minnis, Tonasia, George Anthony, and the legendary Rockell, this festival is poised to be the event of the year.
New Bedford Mayor proposes easing Restrictions on accessory dwelling units
“NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell is proposing zoning changes to increase the City’s housing supply by making it easier to build accessory dwelling units, commonly known as in-law apartments or backyard cottages. In a recent letter and proposal submitted to the City Council, Mayor Mitchell writes that...
Bill Belichick sets record straight about Patriots' mistake with Drake Maye
Besides the typical and expected criticism any new head coach receives early in their tenures, especially one replacing a legendary person like Bill Belichick, Jerod Mayo has received a lot of flack for his decision to only have Drake Maye play in one series during the team's preseason opener last week.
Legal Advertisements - Week of August 15, 2024
The Middleborough Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 7:00 P.M., in the Select Boards Room, Middleborough Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Avenue, Middleborough, MA to hear the petition of Michael O’Shaughnessy, Esq, 43 East Grove Street, Middleborough, MA 02346 on behalf of LEX Development relative to his request to be granted a special permit pursuant to Section 3.1, 7.1, 9.2.2.2 and Section 9.4 to allow for the construction of forty (40), one bedroom residential dwelling units in twenty (20) duplex style building and a variance from Section 7.1.2 to allow the minimum lot area to be less than 1,600,000 square feet. The subject property is located at 480 Wareham Street, Middleborough Assessor’s Map 87, lot 6463 in the General Use District. Anyone desiring to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place designated.
The Mass. state primary election is set for Sept. 3. Who's running in Greater Fall River?
Election season is fast approaching, with the statewide primary elections slated for Tuesday, Sept. 3. Voters in the Democratic and Republican parties are set to narrow down the competition in each party before the Nov. 5 general election. ...
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