Russian state media is posting more on TikTok ahead of the U.S. presidential election, study says
A study by the nonprofit Brookings Institution says Russian state-affiliated accounts have boosted their use of TikTok and are getting more engagement on the short-form video platform ahead of the U.S. presidential election.
Meta under fire from European Union for not doing enough about election disinformation
The European Union says itโs investigating Facebook and Instagram for suspected violations of the blocโs digital rulebook, including not doing enough to protect users from foreign disinformation ahead of EU-wide elections.
Derrick White scores 38, Celtics top Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 East playoff series lead
Derrick White scored a career-high 38 points, Jayson Tatum added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Houck throws 3-hitter in 2-0 win over Guardians for Boston's 1st CG shutout at Fenway since 2017
Tanner Houck pitched a three-hitter with nine strikeouts for Bostonโs first complete-game shutout at Fenway Park in nearly seven years, and the Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-0, Connor Wong homered in the fourth, one inning after Boston scored its first run on a balk by Cleveland starter Ben Lively.
Migrants flown to Marthaโs Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis can sue charter flight company
A federal judge has ruled that lawyers representing migrants flown to Marthaโs Vineyard nearly two years ago by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis can sue the charter flight company that flew them to the island off the Massachusetts coast.
Hawks rally from 30 points down to stun NBA-leading Celtics 120-118
DeโAndre Hunter scored 24 points, including a clinching 3-pointer with 9.2 seconds remaining, and the patched-together Atlanta Hawks rallied from a 30-point deficit for a stunning 120-118 victory over the NBA-leading Boston Celtics.
Europe asks Google, Facebook, TikTok and other platforms how they're reducing generative AI risks
European Union regulators are ratcheting up scrutiny of big tech companies including Google, Facebook and TikTok by looking into how theyโre dealing with risks from generative artificial intelligence, such as the viral spread of deepfakes.
Brown, Tatum lead Celtics to 3rd-biggest win in franchise history, 140-88 over weary Warriors
Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Jayson Tatum had 27 on his 26th birthday, and the NBA-best Boston Celtics posted their third-largest winning margin in franchise history, drubbing the weary Golden State Warriors 140-88.
Lawyers who successfully argued Musk pay package was illegal seek $5.6 billion in Tesla stock
The lawyers who successfully argued that a massive pay package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk was illegal and should be voided are asking the presiding judge to award company stock worth $5.6 billion as legal fees.
Celtics overcome Doncic's triple-double to beat Mavericks 138-110 for 10th straight win
Jayson Tatum made five 3-pointers and scored 32 points and the Boston Celtics overcame Luka Doncicโs second straight triple-double to beat the Dallas Mavericks 138-110 and extend their season-best winning streak to 10 games.
Flight attendant accused of trying to video record teen girl in airplane bathroom held until trial
An American Airlines flight attendant arrested on suspicion of trying to secretly video record a 14-year-old female passenger using an airplane bathroom last September is being held in custody pending trial.
Austin Reaves hits 7 3-pointers, Lakers stun Celtics 114-105 without LeBron James, Anthony Davis
Austin Reaves scored a season-high 32 points and hit a career-high seven 3-pointers to help a Los Angeles Lakers team missing LeBron James and Anthony Davis stun the Boston Celtics 114-105 on Thursday night.
Nevada attorney general launches go-it-alone lawsuits against social media firms in state court
Nevadaโs attorney general has launched a go-it-alone legal fight accusing TikTok, Snapchat and Meta of creating what one lawsuit calls โan addiction machineโ that exploits children too young to have self-control.
East-leading Celtics hold off West's best Timberwolves in OT, improve to 18-0 at home
Jayson Tatum scored 45 points โ 14 of them in the fourth quarter and another 12 in overtime โ as the Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-120 in a matchup of the two conference leaders to remain perfect at home.
Boston mayor apologizes to Black men wrongly accused in 1989 murder that shone spotlight on racism
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has apologized to 2 Black men wrongly accused in the 1989 murder of a white woman that coarsened divisions in a city long split along racial lines and renewed anger and suspicion at police by the Black community.
Haliburton's triple-double and late 4-point play help Pacers oust Celtics from NBA tourney
All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton recorded the first triple-double of his career and completed a tiebreaking four-point play with 1:33 left as the surprising Indiana Pacers ousted the Boston Celtics from the NBA In-Season Tournament with a 122-112 quarterfinal victory.
Logan Airport 'not an appropriate place' for migrants arriving daily, Massport CEO says
About 20 to 25 migrants are arriving daily at Bostonโs Logan Airport, the head of the airport operator says, and some have been camping out temporarily in baggage claim and elsewhere before trying to find a spot in the stateโs overburdened shelter system.
Advocates scramble to aid homeless migrant families after Massachusetts caps emergency shelter slots
Advocates scrambling to find shelter for homeless migrant families newly arrived in Massachusetts say families are relying on a patchwork of airport lounges, Uber rides, hospital waiting rooms and walk-in church shelters after the state capped the number of family shelter spots and created a wait list.
Chapman, Kiermaier win 4th Gold Gloves; rookies Volpe and Doyle also win
Toronto third baseman Matt Chapman and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier won their fourth Gold Gloves, while New York Yankees rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe and Colorado rookie center fielder Brenton Doyle were among 13 first-time winners.
Tatum has 30 points and 12 rebounds, sits out the 4th as the Celtics rout the Pacers 155-104
Jayson Tatum had 30 points and 12 rebounds in less than three quarters and the Boston Celtics used a blistering start to pull away from the Indiana Pacers, winning 155-104 on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten.
The Biden administration is encouraging the conversion of empty office space to affordable housing
The Biden administration is launching a multi-agency effort to encourage states and cities to convert more empty office buildings into housing units, with billions of federal dollars available to help spur such transitions.
Kenyan Facebook moderators accuse Meta of not negotiating sincerely
The lawyer representing 184 former Facebook content moderators based in Kenya who have sued the site's parent company, Meta, over working conditions and pay has told the judge that Meta was not sincere in trying to reach an out-of-court settlement as agreed in the last court session.
TikTok videos promoting steroid use have millions of views, says report criticized by the company
TikTok has become a key marketing channel for vendors promoting steroids and other bodybuilding drugs to millions of the appโs users, according to a report released Thursday that the social media company disputes.