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Alivia Gendron of Baldwinville poses with a decorated wheel before attending the 53rd graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 22, at Monty Tech.Stephen Landry/Gardner NewsLunenburg's Sophia Flowers (left) and Athol's Maddie Watt pose for a photo before taking the field during the 53rd Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, May 22, at Monty Tech.Stephen Landry/Gardner NewsEmily Gastonguey, left, of Ashburnham, and Mackenzie Donahue, right, of Gardner, wear decorated hats at the 53rd annual graduation ceremony held at Monty Tech on Wednesday, May 22. posing.Stephen Landry/Gardner NewsOne of several students from Monti Polytechnic Institute who will join the military after graduation, during the institution's…
The bipartisan bill would fund more than 100 state-of-the-art testing equipment to detect fentanyl at the U.S.-Mexico border. WASHINGTON, DC — It's supposed to be a high-tech way to monitor fentanyl and other substances coming in across the US-Mexico border. But it's not enough to capture what's coming in. A bipartisan border bill heading to the Senate could change that. 10 Investigates profiled the multi-energy portal machine in operation on the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas, as part of our Overdosed series. That was a year and a half ago. At the time, Customs and Border Protection only had…
Walmart With so many Memorial Day sales happening right now, it’s the perfect time to shop for new tech gear — such as an 8K resolution smart TV, soundbar, wireless earbuds, smartwatch, projector, tablet or smartphone. Discover the best tech deals during Walmart’s Memorial Day saleOur in-house shopping experts have been scouring through Walmart’s Memorial Day sale online and have discovered these awesome deals on popular tech gear. Don’t wait; these Memorial Day deals won’t last too much longer.Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones: $324 (save $76) Walmart Right now, the Sony WH-1000XM5s are Sony’s top-of-the-line consumer headphones that offer noise canceling and spatial audio. They…
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Texas Tech University Museum will hold two public events Thursday, according to a press release. “The Art of Seeing” will take place at Diamond M Gallery at 10:30 a.m. According to a press release, the program will teach an easy and rewarding way to learn art skills while building observational and communication skills. United Supermarkets launches new brand SMōK'D Pit Barbecue at 114th and Slide Events in this series include “Women of Diamond M: Artists and Forms,'' which celebrates the opening of the new Diamond M exhibition with works by female artists. This exhibition will focus…
As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare to face off in the 2024 presidential election, their contrasting approaches to technology could significantly change U.S. tech policy, especially if Trump wins. The U.S. president is a key figure in guiding U.S. policy regarding technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and semiconductor chips. The past four years of the Biden administration have focused on competing with China by boosting domestic chip manufacturing and enforcing export controls, while also challenging U.S. technology companies on antitrust issues and forcing federal agencies to It has led by example in the safety…
The Tech Pavilion was a popular spot, as always. | Photo: Joe GuszkowskiThe three days we spent at the National Restaurant Show in Chicago this week revealed a lot about the state of restaurant technology. Here are nine takeaways from the big event.Technology is the hottest thing since free samplesThis isn't news, and it's not necessarily surprising, but it's worth taking a step back and marveling at how central technology is to the show.Traffic from the booths was so overwhelming that it was difficult to pass through the aisles in the tech pavilion at some points. (And there were some…
The most popular technology tools on display at the 2024 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago were largely invisible. What do robotic arms, POS systems, in-house analytics tools, and other booth gadgets have in common? Most of them are powered by and supported by data. Data, whether collected through machine learning or AI, is proving to be the universal currency of restaurant technology in 2024 and beyond. From employee scheduling and inventory management to marketing data about customers, operators are waking up to the importance of data collection and optimization in operational decisions. This was especially evident at the Restaurant…
TikTok is expected to cut staff around the world, a further blow to the popular social video app, which faces the threat of new legislation that would ban its service in the United States if its Chinese owners don't sell. .The cuts are expected to affect employees working in content, marketing and user operations, according to The Information, a tech-focused news outlet that first reported on the impending layoffs. TikTok did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Some U.S. leaders have expressed security concerns about TikTok and its parent company ByteDance's ties to China. ByteDance and TikTok said the…
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New technology at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport will increase security and allow you to get through a little faster. “We want to make sure people are who they say they are, and that's obviously important for safety,” said TSA spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein. Farbstein said this is the latest update to their authentication technology (CAT), which authenticates your ID and flight details in real time as you go through security, taking your photo at the checkpoint and scanning your ID to ensure the two match. “This is just an extra step, cutting-edge technology to…
RALEIGH, N.C. (May 22, 2024) – Wake Tech and Campbell University have entered into a partnership that will provide students at the state's largest community college with a secure pathway to a bachelor's degree. Officials from both institutions signed a memorandum of understanding today during a ceremony at Wake Tech's Scott Northern Wake Campus.The Campbell Guaranteed Admissions Program offers students currently enrolled at Wake Tech admission to Campbell University upon graduation. This program is based on the Independent Comprehensive Association Agreement (ICAA). To guarantee admission to the university, students must earn an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree…