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npr.org > 01/31/2026 > nx-s1-5691710 > a-video-showed-unicyclists-riding-while-shoveling-snow-a-journalist-set-out-to-decide-if-it-was-ai-or-real-life

A video showed unicyclists riding while shoveling snow. A journalist set out to decide if it was AI or real life

A video showed unicyclists riding while shoveling snow. A journalist set out to decide if it was AI or real life8+ hour, 38+ min ago   (554+ words) Were there really unicyclists clearing snow in Somerville, Mass., or was it AI sorcery? An intrepid Boston Globe reporter found out. Every day, it seems AI makes it harder to believe what you see online. AI is making Spencer Buell's…...

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npr.org > 08/16/2025 > nx-s1-5501274 > introducing-the-scallopalooza-festival-in-massachusetts-scallop-capital-of-the-world

Introducing the Scallopalooza festival in Massachusetts' 'scallop capital of the world"

Introducing the Scallopalooza festival in Massachusetts' 'scallop capital of the world"5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (45+ words) We check out Scallopalooza -- a night street festival AND a scallop-shucking contest -- in New Bedford, Mass. Introducing the Scallopalooza festival in Massachusetts' 'scallop capital of the world' We check out Scallopalooza " a night street festival AND a scallop-shucking contest " in…...

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npr.org > 05/26/2025 > nx-s1-5397188 > tariffs-throw-a-wrench-in-worcesters-manufacturing-growth

Tariffs throw a wrench in Worcester's manufacturing growth

Tariffs throw a wrench in Worcester's manufacturing growth8+ mon, 5+ day ago   (68+ words) President Trump wants to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. We visit Worchester, Massachusetts, which once made things like wire and paper, to see how manufacturing there has changed. Tariffs throw a wrench in Worcester's manufacturing growth President Trump wants to…...