Google Gemini 4 Nears Launch Under DeepMind Chief
Google Gemini 4 is in refinement under DeepMind chief Koray Kavukcuoglu, with launch expected much earlier than end-2026, per The Verge and The Information.
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Bruins Roster Tightens Amid Poitras, Lohrei Injuries
Bruins roster decisions tighten as Matt Poitras and Mason Lohrei deal with injuries in the final days before opening night vs. the Rangers at TD Garden.
China and Russia Protest Japan Typhon on Kyushu
China and Russia protested Japan’s Typhon drills on Kyushu; Guo Jiakun called it a strategic offensive weapon as systems may move to post-drill storage.
Boston Hosts National Urban Rat Summit Amid 311 Complaints
Boston urban rat summit convenes experts Sept. 23–24 as officials tout the Rodent Action Plan while 1,700-plus 311 rodent reports remain open citywide.
Charlestown Explosive Device Blast Injures Man in BPD Standoff
A Charlestown explosive device detonated during a Monday BPD standoff; the man was seriously injured and charged with possessing and discharging explosives.
Ukraine Energy Ceasefire Push Intensifies at UN Assembly
Ukraine presses an energy ceasefire with Russia at the UN on Sept. 23, 2026, after Zelenskyy meets Trump and Burnham amid deadly drone strikes on Kyiv.
China’s Undersea Mapping Push Signals Shift in Naval Warfare
China is undertaking a massive effort to map the world’s ocean floor, a campaign that analysts say could reshape the balance of power in submarine
Union Oyster House at 200: Hours, Menu and History of America’s Oldest Restaurant
Union Oyster House at 41 Union St. has served diners since 1826. Hours, reservations, parking, the menu and its 200-year history on the Freedom Trail.
U.S. Department of Defense Warns of North Korean Troops Potentially Joining Ukraine Conflict
The Pentagon warns North Korean troops training in Russia may join the war in Ukraine. What Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said and what it could mean.
Apollo Global Management Considers Multi-Billion Dollar Investment in Intel
Apollo Global Management, a prominent U.S.-based asset management firm, has reportedly expressed interest in making a substantial investment in semiconductor