The Watertown Mall is staying put for now. National Development, a Newton-based company, recently bought the mall for $100. 25 million. This comes after Alexandria Real Estate Equities, a California-based firm, purchased the 24. 5-acre property in 2021 for $130 million. Alexandria had big plans to t
Boston's retail areas are still dealing with a lot of shoplifting. But, there's some good news. The city has started new plans to fight this problem. Police and business leaders talked about this at a recent meeting. The main issue is that stealing hurts everyone. It's bad for small shops, people l
WhatsApp is making a big change. Starting next year, AI companies can't use WhatsApp as a chat interface. This move affects companies like OpenAI and Perplexity, which have been using WhatsApp to let users chat with their AI models. This change is interesting because WhatsApp has a huge user base—3
A secretive group of federal officials has been quietly working to support President Trump's fight against what he calls the "Deep State. " This group, known as the Interagency Weaponization Working Group, includes members from various government agencies, such as the CIA, FBI, and Department of Jus
Sam Rivers, the beloved bass player of Limp Bizkit, has passed away. The news was shared by his bandmates on social media, who remembered him as a unique talent and a cherished friend. They described him as "pure magic" and "the soul in the sound, " highlighting his irreplaceable rhythm and enormous
The Global Polymer Summit (GPS) is a big deal for anyone in the rubber, elastomer, or tire industries. It's where the top companies and brightest minds come together to network, learn, and grow their businesses. This event is the result of combining two major conferences: the International Elastomer
Tracker, the popular drama series starring Justin Hartley, is back for its third season. The show, which is based on Jeffery Deaver's crime novel The Never Game, has been a hit with viewers since it first aired in February 2024. In Season 3, Hartley reprises his role as Colter, a survivalist who tra
Researchers wanted to understand if a common plant compound called quercetin can move from a pregnant mouse to her unborn babies. Quercetin is found in many fruits and vegetables. It changes in the body and travels around as different forms. Earlier, they saw that quercetin and its changed forms go
Israel is up against a lot of challenges. One of them is the spread of false information online. To tackle this, they are using new technologies. These technologies are part of what is called "trust tech. " This tech helps find and stop people who try to manipulate others online. Israel is a leader
The Red Rising Deluxe Slipcase Edition is a visual treat for sci-fi enthusiasts. It's not just another pretty book; it's a collector's item that stands out. The slipcase is fully illustrated with vibrant colors and features a quote from the novel on the back. The cover art is exclusive, showcasing c
