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Oct 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Copilot Gets Smarter: New Features for Work and Fun

Microsoft has just rolled out an updated version of Copilot, its AI assistant, packed with new features to make life easier. One of the standout additions is Groups, allowing up to 32 people to chat with Copilot at once. Imagine planning a trip with friends and family, and Copilot helps suggest hote

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Oct 26 2025WEATHER

Jamaica and Haiti Face Severe Hurricane Threat

Hurricane Melissa is growing stronger and is expected to hit Jamaica and Haiti hard. This storm could become a Category 5 hurricane, which is the most severe level. The slow movement of the hurricane means it will bring a lot of rain and strong winds. The hurricane is currently about 130 miles sout

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Oct 26 2025WEATHER

Chilly Weekend in DC: What to Expect

The weather in the Washington, D. C. area is taking a turn for the cooler side this final weekend of October. Temperatures are expected to dip below what's usual for this time of year. The good news is that winds will stay calm, so there's no need to worry about feeling extra chilly in the mornings.

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Oct 26 2025WEATHER

Midlands Weather: Rainy Start to the Week Ahead

The Midlands is in for a change in weather as the new week begins. Expect a mix of clouds and rain, with temperatures taking a dip. The weekend is ending on a calm note. Tonight, the sky will be partly cloudy, and it will get chilly, with temperatures dropping to the mid-40s by morning. Sunday won

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Oct 26 2025WEATHER

Portland's Weekend: Windy and Wet Adventure Awaits

Portland is in for a wild ride this weekend. A big weather event called an "atmospheric river" is bringing lots of wind and rain. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory until late Saturday night. Expect strong south winds blowing 15 to 25 mph, with gusts that could hit 50 mph. This

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Oct 26 2025WEATHER

New Jersey's Weather: What's Coming Next Week?

New Jersey is in for a mix of weather this coming week. First, there's a chill in the air for the weekend. It's going to be cool, with temperatures in the 50s and 60s. No rain is expected, so it's a good time to enjoy the outdoors. But things might change quickly. Next week, a coastal storm could b

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Oct 26 2025EDUCATION

How AI is Shaping College Students' Future Skills

In today's world, students in college need to develop strong computational thinking (CT) skills to succeed in a future dominated by technology. While there's been a lot of research on teaching CT to younger students, colleges have been left behind. This is a problem because teachers in higher educat

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Oct 25 2025WEATHER

Delaware's First Frost: What You Need to Know

Delaware is bracing for its first frost of the year. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for most of the state, excluding the beaches in Sussex. This advisory is in effect from 2 a. m. to 9 a. m. on October 25. Frost forms when temperatures drop to 32 degrees or lower. This can

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Oct 25 2025WEATHER

Melissa's Path: A Slow-Moving Storm Brings Big Rain

Tropical Storm Melissa is taking its time in the Caribbean. It's not in a rush, but that's not good news. It's expected to turn into a hurricane and dump a lot of rain on Jamaica and Haiti. This could cause serious flooding and landslides. The National Hurricane Center says Melissa will get stronge

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Oct 25 2025HEALTH

Helping Hands: CalOptima's Big Move to Keep Medi-Cal Coverage

CalOptima Health, a program that helps low-income people in Orange County get health insurance, is putting $19. 8 million into a plan to help people keep their Medi-Cal coverage. Starting in 2026, there are going to be big changes to Medi-Cal, like more frequent renewals, new work rules, and cuts fo

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