Woburn Startup VEIR Raises $110 Million to Bring Superconducting Power to AI Data Centers
Woburn startup VEIR closed a $110M Series C on Oct. 8 for superconducting AI data center power. Deal size, investors, impact and open questions.
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MIT Researchers Build AI Model That Reads Crystals in 3D to Find New Materials
MIT researchers built a vision-language AI model that links 3D crystal structures to properties, surfacing promising solid-state battery electrolytes.
Boston AI Startup Graylark Raises $10.7 Million to Build Raven Image-Search Tool
Boston AI startup Graylark raised a $10.7M seed led by General Catalyst for Raven, which helps investigators geolocate photos and spot fake images.
Ledgebrook Raises $200 Million as Allianz X Backs Boston AI Insurance Platform
Boston AI insurer Ledgebrook raised $200 million co-led by Allianz X and Rockefeller Capital. Deal size, dates, what Blackbird does and what is unknown.
Patriots Beat Jets 26-19 as Drake Maye Throws 3 TDs, Win Streak Hits Three
Patriots 26, Jets 19: Drake Maye threw three touchdowns and Charles Woods made a key interception as New England improved to 4-2 at Gillette Stadium.
Sarma Somerville: Boston-Area Meze Menu, Prices and Tips
Sarma Somerville serves modern Turkish-style meze at 249 Pearl St near Gilman Square. See the fall 2026 menu, prices, hours and how to land a reservation.
Fields Corner Ballot Drop Box Eyed Before Nov. 3
Boston’s Elections Department is exploring a Fields Corner ballot drop box after the planned Oct. 26 post office closure, Axios reported, with early voting underway.
Boston State of the Schools 2026 Set for Oct. 19
Mayor Michelle Wu and BPS Superintendent Mary Skipper will deliver the second annual State of the Schools address on Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m., the city said.
East Boston 295 Waldemar Ave: 35 Apartments Proposed
MG2 Development filed plans for a five-story, 35-unit building at 295 Waldemar Avenue in East Boston, with six Inclusionary Zoning units and 18 parking spaces.
Patriots vs Jets: A.J. Brown Returns as 3-2 Pats Host Week 6
Patriots vs Jets preview: A.J. Brown is back as 3-2 New England hosts New York Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Gillette. Injury report, key stats and Raiders recap.