By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer Ask the new artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT to write an essay about the cause of the American Civil War and you can watch it churn out a persuasive term paper in a matter of seconds. That’s one reason why New York City school officials this week started blocking the
Continue ReadingBy MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer Ask the new artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT to write an essay about the cause of the American Civil War and you can watch it churn out a persuasive term paper in a matter of seconds. That’s one reason why New York City school officials this week started blocking the
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Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity has received a $10,000 grant from Eagle Wealth Management to support future homeowners in Bend.
Continue ReadingBy Dillon Thomas Click here for updates on this story FORT COLLINS, Colorado (KCNC) — A man who was arrested for stabbing a Fort Collins Police K9 in 2021 multiple times has been arrested again under similar accusations. Matthew Bishop, 30, was arrested late last year for allegedly threatening to attack or kill a second
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials on Friday approved a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug that’s been shown to modestly slow the early stages of the brain-robbing disease, albeit with potential safety risks that doctors and patients will have to carefully weigh. The drug, Leqembi, is the first that’s been
Continue ReadingKatie Hunt, CNN The majestic structures of ancient Rome have survived for millennia — a testament to the ingenuity of Roman engineers, who perfected the use of concrete. But how did their construction materials help keep colossal buildings like the Pantheon (which has the world’s largest unreinforced dome) and the Colosseum standing for more than
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN Español) — Un juez federal de la Ciudad de México suspendió este viernes la extradición de Ovidio Guzmán a Estados Unidos, país que solicita su extradición por tráfico de drogas y que ofrecía hasta US$ 5 millones por información que llevara a la captura de un hombre descrito como “un alto miembro del
Continue ReadingBy MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer Flying cars and self-driving vehicles always get attention at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas, but this year the boats are making bigger waves. Swedish company Candela on Thursday unveiled a 28-foot (8.5-meter) electric-powered hydrofoil speedboat that can cruise for over two hours at 20 knots. California startup
Continue ReadingBy Laura Ly, CNN A former athletics official at the University of Southern California was sentenced Friday to six months in prison after pleading guilty in an admissions scandal for allegedly helping students cheat their way into acceptances at the prestigious college. Donna Heinel, who was USC’s senior associate athletic director, had pleaded guilty in
Continue ReadingBy DaVonté McKenith Click here for updates on this story WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (WXII) — Carl Fagervik Jr., of Winston-Salem, played numbers in the Lucky for Life game that hold a special significance for him and his wife, and that brought them a $25,000 a year for life prize. “I always play our wedding anniversary
Continue ReadingBy Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Walking has long been lauded as one of the best exercises for overall health. This physical activity can strengthen your heart, lower blood pressure, keep your bones strong and burn calories. When done outside, you reap the additional benefits that come from spending time in nature, such as lower levels
Continue ReadingBy Parija Kavilanz, CNN Bed Bath & Beyond coupon shoppers take note: If you have a stash of its big blue 20% off coupons in your drawer or in your inbox, better use them soon. The struggling home goods retailer issued a dire prediction on Thursday, calling into doubt its ability to stay in business
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By Taggart Houck Click here for updates on this story GREENVILLE COUNTY, South Carolina (WYFF) — When it comes to emergency response, every second counts. That’s why Greenville County EMS trains with some of the best technology. WYFF News 4 had the opportunity to sit in and watch CPR simulation training Thursday. EMS personnel used
Continue ReadingBy ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California officials are warning that powerful storms are putting rural areas the most at risk of flooding. That’s because the levees that protect rural areas often are not built to the same standards as others that shield more populated areas. Many rural levels are maintained by
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By Marcus McIntosh Click here for updates on this story MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (KCCI) — The esports program at Marshalltown Community College is not even a year old, but it is home to a national champion. In December, 21-year-old Amber Lawthers was crowned National Junior College Athletic Association of ESports National Champion in Mario Kart. “It’s
Continue ReadingBy KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans is kicking off its annual Carnival season. City officials marked the pre-Lenten season’s start Friday morning at an event with brass band music and costumed revelers. Masked riders planned a raucous journey on the city’s St. Charles Avenue streetcar route Friday night. And an
Continue ReadingBy BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Personal emails linked to 235 million Twitter accounts hacked some time ago have been exposed according to Israeli security researcher Alon Gal — making millions vulnerable to having their accounts compromised or identities exposed if they have used the site anonymously to criticize oppressive governments, for instance. Gal, co-founder
Continue ReadingBy BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Personal emails linked to 235 million Twitter accounts hacked some time ago have been exposed according to Israeli security researcher Alon Gal — making millions vulnerable to having their accounts compromised or identities exposed if they have used the site anonymously to criticize oppressive governments, for instance. Gal, co-founder
Continue ReadingBy LOLITA C. BALDOR and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has announced a new $3.75 billion military assistance package to help Ukraine and its neighbors on NATO’s eastern flank as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine grinds on. The latest tranche of assistance will include for the first time Bradley armored vehicles
Continue ReadingBy MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Vince McMahon is rejoining the board of WWE several months after he retired from the sports entertainment company during an investigation into alleged misconduct. WWE said Friday that McMahon, the founder and majority shareholder of WWE, would return as executive chairman. It also announced a board shakeup. Shares surged
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