Auchincloss calls for tech accountability in battle against ‘deepfake porn’
Artificial intelligence has made remarkable advancements in the recent years. But one unwelcome innovation has come with AI-generated deepfake pornography….
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PHOTOS: Newton celebrates police and community with National Night Out
Newton police set up for National Night Out bracing for rain, but the rain stayed away long enough to let…
National Night Out coming to John Ryan Park Aug. 6
In a couple of weeks, a corner of West Newton is going to be swarming with cops. And fire trucks….
Newton police aim to foster a feeling of safety with community-focused engagement
Newton, like the rest of the country, has had a rough time lately—inflation has families panicked, there’s been a rise…
Lt. Amanda Henrickson on finding her dream career in Newton
“I really do feel like every day I have some type of impact or connection with someone in the community,…
Police launch Operation Safe Sidewalks to enhance officer visibility
On your next walk or bike ride around the city, you may notice more cops out and about. That’s because…
West Suburban YMCA fires employee after child pornography arrest
The West Suburban YMCA, with two locations in Newton, has fired an employee who was recently arrested on child pornography…
New Art Center’s Drag Queen Story Hour disrupted with bomb threat
The New Art Center was recently hit with a bomb threat, and the center’s director thinks a drag queen event…
Newton police get a Taser upgrade
Newton Police Equipped with New Axon Enterprise Taser 10 The Newton Police Department has added a new tool to use…
With Honor: Newton remembers eight retired firefighters who died in past year
On Sunday, Newton honored the eight retired firefighters who have died in the past year. “These eight firefighters served our…