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Oct 12 2025EDUCATION

AI in Alaska: Students and Teachers Navigate the New Normal

At the University of Alaska Anchorage, students and teachers are figuring out how to use AI tools like ChatGPT. Some students, like Sarah Baisden, a nursing student, are careful. She worries that relying too much on AI might hurt her learning. She uses AI sometimes, like for making study plans or un

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Oct 12 2025EDUCATION

A New Chapter in Education: Campus Expands with AI Expert

Campus, a college startup with big names like Shaquille O'Neal and Sam Altman behind it, has made a significant move. They've brought in Jerome Pesenti, who used to be a big shot in AI at Meta, to be their new Chief Technology Officer. This isn't just a new hire; it's a whole new direction for Campu

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Oct 12 2025POLITICS

Why Gary Rairdon Could Be the Fresh Face Westbrook Needs

Gary Rairdon is stepping up to run for a spot on the Westbrook City Council. He's not just any candidate, though. He's someone who knows the city inside out and has a real passion for making things better. For years, Gary has been a regular at council meetings. He's not the type to just show up and

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Oct 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Big Tech's AI Infrastructure Race: Who's Spending What?

Big tech companies are in a fierce race to build the infrastructure needed to power AI. This race is not just about building data centers. It's also about securing deals with cloud providers and investing in cutting-edge technology. The stakes are high, with estimates suggesting that up to $4 trilli

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Oct 11 2025BUSINESS

Tech Giants Take Over U. S. Ads: What's Next for TV?

The U. S. advertising scene has seen a huge shift in the last ten years. Five tech giants now control most of the market. These companies are Meta Platforms, Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet (Google's parent company), and ByteDance (which owns TikTok). Back in the day, these five only had a small part of

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Oct 11 2025POLITICS

A Glimpse into the Efforts to Reunite War-Torn Families

Melania Trump recently shared some news about her work to bring back children affected by the Russia-Ukraine war. She mentioned that she has been talking to Russian President Vladimir Putin to help return eight kids to their families. This happened after she set up a direct line of communication wit

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Oct 10 2025EDUCATION

Young Heroes Train to Tame Flames

In a world where wildfires are becoming more frequent, a group of dedicated students is stepping up to face the challenge. These aren't your average high school students. They are the future firefighters of Utah, currently enrolled in the Fire Science Program at Jordan Academy for Technology and Car

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Oct 10 2025EDUCATION

How a Local Company Brought Science to Life

A fresh exhibit is coming to the Reading Science Center, all thanks to the hard work of East Penn Manufacturing employees. The new display, named "Energy in a Box, " is set to open on October 18. It's designed to show how battery plates team up to power engines, while also getting visitors to think

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Oct 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Rise of Kai Cenat: A New Kind of Star

Kai Cenat, a 23-year-old internet personality, has become a phenomenon among Gen Z. His journey from a modest background to a multimillion-dollar home is nothing short of remarkable. Cenat's unique approach to content creation has redefined what it means to be a celebrity in the digital age. Unlike

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Oct 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

A New Way to Browse the Web: Dia AI Browser Goes Public on Mac

The Browser Company has just made its AI-powered browser, Dia, available to everyone using Macs. This isn't just any browser; it's designed to make your online tasks easier and faster. Dia is all about using AI to help you with everyday activities like planning, learning, and even coding. One of th

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