Uber ezCater Acquisition: $2.3B Deal for Boston Catering Firm
The Uber ezCater acquisition, a $2.3 billion all-cash deal, will fold Boston’s workplace catering platform into Uber Eats. Here’s what the deal means locally.
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RAF Fairford Bombers: US Pulls B-1s Over Iran Drone Threat
RAF Fairford bombers flew home as the US pulled about 12 B-1s from England over warnings of an Iran-linked drone plot, a week after arrests near the base.
Massachusetts Antisemitism: ADL Data and the State’s Response
Massachusetts antisemitism incidents fell 36% in 2025 to 279, ADL says, but K-12 cases rose. Here is the FBI data, the state commission and security grants.
Long COVID Dopamine Study Finds Loss of Brain Nerve Endings
PET scans of 24 long COVID patients showed fewer dopamine nerve endings in the striatum, tied to apathy and memory issues. The study is small and early.
Santarpio’s Pizza Boston: East Boston Pies and Lamb Skewers
Santarpio’s Pizza Boston guide: the East Boston pizzeria on Chelsea Street for thin-crust pies, grilled lamb skewers, hours, prices, and tips for a first visit.
Boston Condo Conversion Ordinance Would Cover Triple-Deckers
A Boston condo conversion ordinance update, Docket #1711, would extend tenant protections to pre-1983 two- and three-family rentals; a hearing is pending.
Kyiv Bridge Strikes Escalate as Russia Vows More Attacks
Kyiv bridge strikes hit the Northern and Southern spans seven times in four days as Russia vows heavier attacks and jet drones kill one in Kharkiv overnight.
Aleph Alpha Kolibri Open-Weight MoE Hits 78B With 1M Context
Aleph Alpha Kolibri-1 launches Oct. 3 as an Apache 2.0 German-English MoE with 78B parameters, 3.46B active, and context windows up to 1 million tokens.
AES ECOWAS Withdrawal Called Irreversible by Sahel
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger ministers say the AES ECOWAS withdrawal is irreversible while seeking a new legal partnership with West Africa’s regional bloc.
MrBeast Ball 2 Shark Tank Deal: $250k for 55%
MrBeast and Beast Industries CEO Jeff Housenbold paid $250,000 for 55% of Sperry Labs, maker of the AI-powered Ball 2, on Shark Tank Season 18.