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Self Magazine
Is It Safe to Eat Moldy Bread—and How Can You Stop It From Going Bad So Fast?
“Bread is a pantry staple, but it’s also a prime target for mold, which raises both quality and safety concerns,” Darin Detwiler, PhD, a food safety expert and associate teaching professor at Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies, tells SELF.
Trump Recasts Mission of Justice Dept.’s Civil Rights Office, Prompting ‘Exodus’
Matthew B. Ross, a professor at Northeastern University who often serves as an expert witness in cases in which the department reaches consent decrees to reform local police departments, said he had heard from lawyers in the division he had worked with that they would be leaving.
Researchers call for new way of thinking about content moderation
“Content takedowns on Facebook just don’t matter all that much, because of how long they take to happen,” said Laura Edelson, an assistant professor of computer science at Northeastern University and the lead author of the paper in the Journal of Online Trust and Safety.
29 Boston-area professors elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Gregory D. Abowd, professor of electrical and computer engineering at Northeastern University.
Marketplace
Digital ad spending could take a hit from tariffs
Companies’ ad spending tends to track gross domestic product pretty closely, said marketing professor Koen Pauwels at Northeastern University.
It’s Confirmed: This Kitchen Item Can Harbor More Bacteria Than A Toilet Seat
“A dirty sponge can actually contain more bacteria than a toilet seat,” said Darin Detwiler, a food safety expert and professor at Northeastern University. “Each use spreads germs instead of removing them, turning your efforts to clean into an unintentional act of contamination.”
Oaklandside
A new monthly food event delivers tasty eats and a sense of community to an East Oakland neighborhood
Even before last summer’s Millsmont Seminary Block Party, Pastor James Polk of the Greater House of Prayer Church in East Oakland’s Millsmont neighborhood knew a community event could greatly benefit the neighborhood.
Personal Pricing: Who you are may change the price you pay online
The FTC recently launched an investigation into the prevalence and use of surveillance pricing, also known as personal pricing. A team at Boston’s Northeastern University is also investigating its use and impacts on consumers.
The Globe and Mail
Donald Trump’s 100-day rampage has upended all expectations of the beginning of a presidency
A telling measure of the effect of Mr. Trump’s beginning days comes from a Northeastern University undergraduate course that is examining this period. “This hundred days has moved with incredible velocity,” said Jonathan Kaufman, one of the professors of the course and the director of the university’s School of Journalism.
Dr. Google Starts Sharing Regular Folks’ Advice As Chatbots Loom
Perhaps more ominously, in a study involving structured interviews with a diverse group of around 300 participants, two researchers at Northeastern University found “trust trended higher for chatbots than Search Engine results, regardless of source credibility” and “satisfaction was highest” with a standalone chatbot, rather than a chatbot plus traditional search.
Ex-Pelosi Adviser Rips Democrats ‘Squandering’ Opportunities Against Trump
Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science at Northeastern University, told Newsweek it can be tough for the minority party to put up a strong fight in Congress because of some structural barriers that prevent Democrats from doing more to stand up to the administration and the GOP agenda.
Buzzfeed
“The Risk Of Foodborne Illness Increases With Every Step”: These Are The Foods You Want To Stay Faaaaar Away From Next Time You’re At The Airport
Because fountain drink machines and iced tea dispensers are particularly difficult to clean, they can be “breeding grounds for dangerous bacteria,” said Darin Detwiler, a food safety expert and professor at Northeastern University.