AI

May 28 2026LIFESTYLE

A Big, Fancy House with a Backyard Pool and More

Buying a big house usually means big spaces inside, but this one goes a step further with a backyard that feels like a private vacation spot. Built in 2011, the house sits on a flat half-acre lot, packed with features meant for hosting friends and family without ever leaving home. Outside, the yard

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May 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI tools in animation: A fast track or a shortcut?

Amazon recently gave out $22 million to animation creators ready to use AI tools. The money aims to help projects like a spin-off from Maya and the Three, a music series with an online star named Diana, and a show called Cupcake & Friends. The catch? Creators must use Amazon’s AI platform, Project N

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May 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

How climate change is making droughts worse and faster

Scientists have noticed something worrying about droughts lately. They’re not just lasting longer—they’re also starting suddenly and getting severe very quickly. This change didn’t happen by accident. Research shows the main causes of these fast-developing droughts have shifted. In the past, lack of

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May 28 2026WEATHER

A quick guide to Massachusetts weather this week

Massachusetts is in for a mixed bag of weather over the next few days. A cold front will sweep in Wednesday night, bringing rain and cooler air. The heaviest showers may hit Bristol, Plymouth, and Norfolk Counties, plus Cape Cod and the Islands. Temperatures will settle in the mid to upper 50s overn

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May 28 2026FINANCE

AI spending is sneaking up on companies—here’s how to get ahead

Big tech giants like Microsoft and Alphabet are suddenly pouring billions into AI, but the real problem isn’t the headlines—it’s the hidden costs. A sports tech company once discovered an engineer quietly burning $600, 000 a year across 40 AI models, all without anyone noticing. That’s the wild worl

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Voting for healthcare in Maine: what really matters

Maine voters often see candidates in everyday places—school games, diners, or town meetings. That closeness can make politics feel personal, even cozy. But when it comes to healthcare, being likable isn’t the same as being effective. A candidate’s charm doesn’t heal a sick patient or pay a surprise

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May 28 2026OPINION

Raising kids in the AI era: Why parents can't afford to fall behind

The world is changing fast because of AI, and that includes how we raise our kids. Some parents still think basic childhood milestones like potty training don’t matter much, but in a world where machines do more work, small parenting failures can have big consequences. Schools try to help, but paren

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May 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Digital art and who really makes it

A student at a cold northern university got so fed up with AI-made pictures that he decided to eat them. Not just a few, but 57 of them, during a protest nobody saw coming. The images were part of a show where an artist used text from a chatbot that posed as a therapist to create artworks. The prote

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May 28 2026LIFESTYLE

Tuscaloosa’s new $150 million riverfront resort: what to expect when it opens in 2028

Plans for a flashy riverfront resort in Tuscaloosa are finally taking shape. Developers broke ground this month on a $150 million complex that promises a sports-heavy experience just a short walk from the University of Alabama. The project isn’t just another hotel—it’s a full mini-neighborhood with

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May 28 2026SCIENCE

Young Scientists and Engineers Changing Healthcare and Science in Asia

This year’s standout young researchers and entrepreneurs in Asia are tackling big challenges in science and healthcare. Their work spans from decoding brain signals to designing AI tools that respect privacy. Some, like Hikari Okita, dive deep into genetics, studying xeno-nucleic acids (XNA). Unlike

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