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Lawyer signals teen accused in Georgia school shooting that killed 4 is likely to plead guilty
The Sept. 4 shooting killed teachers Richard “Ricky” Aspinwall, 39, and Cristina Irimie, 53, and students Mason Schermerhorn ...
What your net worth statement is telling you
The ultimate insight from a net worth statement is exactly what it says: the net worth number, which is simply assets minus ...
Alert: Friedrich Merz wins on second ballot to become Germany’s chancellor, hours after his historic defeat in the first round
BERLIN (AP) — Friedrich Merz wins on second ballot to become Germany’s chancellor, hours after his historic defeat in the first round.
On the attack: Trump's media response in Abrego Garcia story is notably vigorous
NEW YORK (AP) — Responding to coverage of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation, the Trump administration has called journalists ...
Retired firefighter, 9/11 first responder from Greenwich wins $500,000 in Connecticut Lottery
A recently retired firefighter from the Greenwich Fire Department has walked away with a jackpot prize through the ...
Trump targets NPR and PBS as public and nonprofit media account for a growing share of local news coverage
On May 1, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order calling for the termination of taxpayer support for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the nonprofit that helps fund American ...
Peace Corps isn’t just about helping others − it’s a key part of US public diplomacy
My research on Latin American countries has shown that the presence of a Peace Corps program improves the popular perception of the U.S. among communities there. A good reputation fosters goodwill and ...
Running with a stroller: 2 biomechanics researchers on how it affects your form − and risk of injury
Pushing down on the handlebars redirects some impact through the stroller’s wheels, reducing the load on the legs. This lower impact force decreases the risk of common injuries such as shin splints, ...
Ancient Mars may have had a carbon cycle − a new study suggests the red planet may have once been warmer, wetter and more favorable for life
Carbonate minerals contain carbon dioxide, which, when present in the atmosphere, warms a planet. These minerals suggest that carbon dioxide could have previously existed in the atmosphere in larger ...
Predictive policing AI is on the rise − making it accountable to the public could curb its harmful effects
Given the challenges in using predictive machine learning effectively and fairly, predictive policing raises significant ethical concerns. Absent technological fixes on the horizon, there is an ...
Being honest about using AI at work makes people trust you less, research finds
(THE CONVERSATION) Whether you’re using AI to write cover letters, grade papers or draft ad campaigns, you might want to think twice about telling others. That simple act of disclosure can make people ...
How the US can mine its own critical minerals − without digging new holes
Yet the U.S. depends heavily on imports for most critical materials. In 2024 the U.S. imported 80% of rare earth elements it used, 100% of gallium and natural graphite, and 48% to 76% of lithium, ...