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Somerville's Big Bet on a Mystery Lab

October 24, 2025

Somerville is making a bold move to attract a big company. The city is thinking about giving up to $18 million in tax breaks. This is for a company that wants to move into a huge lab building. The building is already built and has 500, 000 square feet of space. This deal is called a TIF agreement.

politics

China's Big Push for Tech Independence

October 24, 2025

China is making a major move to become more self-sufficient in science and technology. This decision comes as the country faces significant changes and uncertainties in the global landscape. The ruling Communist Party made this announcement after a four-day meeting where they discussed their next fi

education

Rethinking the Code Craze: Is Teaching Everyone to Code Still a Good Idea?

October 24, 2025

In a recent chat at Harvard, former Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo had some surprising things to say about teaching everyone to code. She admitted that pushing coding as the ultimate skill might not be such a great idea anymore, especially with AI taking over. Raimondo, who was once a big fan o

weather

A Chilly Surprise: Frost Alert for Philly's Outskirts

October 24, 2025

The weather is about to take a nippy turn around Philly. Areas just beyond the city limits, on both sides of the Delaware River, are under a frost advisory for Friday morning. It's the coldest we've seen in over half a year! Don't expect a deep freeze, though. The city and Delaware County might sta

business

From Finance to AI: A Young Entrepreneur's Journey

October 24, 2025

Raymond Zhao, a 23-year-old entrepreneur, has taken a bold step away from the finance world and into the exciting realm of artificial intelligence. His story begins with a dream to work at Goldman Sachs, a prestigious investment bank. He moved from Australia to the UK to study mathematics and statis

business

South Korea and the U. S. Talk Big Money

October 24, 2025

South Korea and the United States are in talks about a huge investment deal. The focus is on how to structure a $350 billion investment pledge from South Korea. This is different from earlier talks about a currency swap. The finance minister of South Korea, Koo Yun Cheol, said that the U. S. Treasu

technology

Can AI-Powered Cameras Really Make Neighborhoods Safer?

October 24, 2025

Jamie Siminoff, the founder of Ring, is back at the helm with a bold vision: using AI to drastically reduce crime. He believes that with the right technology, neighborhoods can become much safer places. One of the new features he’s excited about is the AI-powered Search Party, which helps find lost

crypto

Crypto Bosses Chat with U. S. Politicians About New Rules

October 24, 2025

In a recent gathering, top executives from the crypto world, including Brian Armstrong from Coinbase, sat down with U. S. lawmakers from both major parties. Their main topic? A bill aimed at shaping the structure of the crypto market. This bill, however, isn't expected to become law anytime soon. T

politics

China's Big Tech Push: What's the Plan?

October 24, 2025

China is making a big move to become a tech superpower. The country's new five-year plan is all about becoming self-sufficient in technology. This means they want to rely less on foreign tech and more on their own innovations. The plan is still being finalized. But it's already clear that China wan

health

Aiding Aging: Tech Tools for Doctors in Puerto Rico

October 23, 2025

In Puerto Rico, a significant number of older Latinos grapple with daily activities due to functional disabilities. The statistics are staggering, with nearly 28% of this population facing such challenges, a rate much higher than the national average. These disabilities often stem from chronic healt