Daniela Rus wins John Scott Award | MIT News newsthirst.

Daniela Rus, director of MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and MIT professor of electrical engineering and computer science, was recently named a co-recipient of the 2024 John Scott Award by the board of directors of City Trusts. This prestigious honor, steeped in historical significance, celebrates scientific innovation at the very location where American…

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Gov. Hochul Signs Law Making the Restaurant Reservation Black Market Illegal newsthirst.

Governor Kathy Hochul is signing the Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act into law, as of tomorrow December 19. “We’re putting an end to the predatory black market for restaurant reservations — protecting consumers and businesses, and giving everyone a chance to get a seat at the dinner table,” Hochul said in a press release from her…

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“Generation Flex” documentary sheds light on boys’ body image struggles and mental health newsthirst.

The powerful documentary Generation Flex is now available for streaming, offering an in-depth look at boys’ body image, mental health, and eating disorders. It highlights the intense pressures boys face through social media and muscle-building supplement marketing. The film features three youth from the Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders (STRIPED)—Ryan, Stanley,…

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LA Galaxy trade MLS Cup MVP Gastón Brugman to Nashville, 12 days after winning the title newsthirst.

The LA Galaxy traded MLS Cup Final MVP Gastón Brugman to Nashville on Thursday, just 12 days after the Uruguayan midfielder led the club to its record sixth league championship. The Galaxy acquired midfielder Sean Davis from Nashville, which will retain a portion of Davis’ salary budget charge for next year. Brugman was named the…

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SaltDrop Founder Dino Malvone Shares Why Greta Gerwig Loves His Flowy and Dynamic Mat-Based Workouts newsthirst.

Work it out! SaltDrop founder and fitness instructor Dino Malvone opened his mat-based workout studio in 2022 in New York City, and ever since, celebrities including Greta Gerwig have flocked to the space to experience his beat-driven classes that combine low-impact cardio, strength training, and rhythmic movement. “I started SaltDrop because I felt like there…

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Retail sales in Great Britain weaker than expected despite early Black Friday deals | Retail industry newsthirst.

Retail sales in Great Britain were weaker than expected in November despite stores starting to cut prices early as part of Black Friday discounting in the run-up to the key Christmas shopping season. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said sales volumes rose 0.2% month on month in November, falling short of the 0.5% that…

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Photos: 2024 Nobel winners with MIT ties honored in Stockholm | MIT News newsthirst.

MIT-affiliated winners of the 2024 Nobel Prizes were celebrated in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of Nobel Week, which culminated with a grand Nobel ceremony on Dec. 10. This year’s laureates with MIT ties include Daron Acemoglu, an Institute Professor, and Simon Johnson, the Ronald A. Kurtz Professor of Entrepreneurship, who together shared the Sveriges Riksbank…

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