LGBTQ+ money survey: Attitudes, challenges and opportunities
Experian surveyed self-identified LGBTQ+ consumers about saving and spending habits and financial discrimination they may have experienced.
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84% of U.S. educators actively use AI in the classroom
Study.com examines how educators in the U.S. have changed their minds about artificial intelligence.
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A comprehensive history of weight loss drugs through the latest injections
Hers takes a look at weight loss drugs through the ages.
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Why are schools that banned generative AI now embracing it?
Numerade analyzed survey data and news reports to find out how schools are regulating the use of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT.
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10 of the most expensive Olympic Games in history
OLBG consulted a Council on Foreign Relations analysis to find out which countries have hosted some of the most expensive Olympic Games in history.
Continue ReadingTrump made more than 30 false claims during CNN’s presidential debate — far more than Biden
By CNN Staff (CNN) — Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump made false and misleading claims during CNN’s presidential debate on Thursday – but Trump did so far more than Biden, just like in their debates in 2020. Trump made more than 30 false claims at the Thursday debate. They included numerous claims that
Continue ReadingArce rechaza acusaciones sobre supuesto autogolpe de Estado en Bolivia
Mauricio Torres (CNN Español) — Un día después del intento de golpe de Estado en Bolivia, el presidente Luis Arce rechazó las acusaciones del general detenido por encabezar estos hechos, Juan José Zúñiga, quien la noche del miércoles dijo que fue el mandatario quien le ordenó ejecutar un autogolpe que le ayudara a subir su
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Skateboarding 101: What’s happened since the Tokyo Olympics?
Learn about the biggest storylines from park skateboarding and street skateboarding in the three years since the Tokyo Olympics. Find out which skateboarders could be competing for gold at the 2024 Paris Games.
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Bend Endurance Academy preps youth rock climbers ahead of national competition
The Bend Endurance Academy hosted a camp for elite youth climbers this week. More than 10 climbers participated and went through four days of training. They will compete in Salt Lake City in two weeks at the US climbing championships.
Continue ReadingTrump and Biden mix it up over policy and each other in a debate that turns deeply personal
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — President Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump went right to mixing it up on policy — and each other — in their first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign. Personal animosity between the two men was palpable Thursday night in Atlanta as they argued over abortion, the economy, border security
Continue ReadingMexico’s incoming president appoints expert in sustainable development as head of energy
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s incoming President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced five more members of her future cabinet. Luz Elena González, an expert in sustainable development and finance, will be the secretary of energy. Renowned researcher David Kershenobich will be the next secretary of health and Jesús Antonio Esteva Medina will lead communications and transportation.
Continue ReadingVon der Leyen, Costa and Kallas endorsed for the EU’s top jobs. Here’s who they are and what they do
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders have agreed on the officials who will lead the European Commission, Council, and foreign policy service after the EU Parliament elections. The three nominees will hold positions at the EU’s powerful executive branch – the European Commission – the forum where the 27 member countries are represented,
Continue ReadingUnsponsored entering Olympic trials, Eric Holt strikes deal with Puma before advancing in 800 meters
AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Middle distance runner Eric Holt circled the track Thursday night feeling faster, flashier and richer than ever. It’s gotta be the shoe deal. Make room, Usain Bolt, because you have company on the Puma team. Holt, the 29-year-old previously unsponsored and unpaid runner, made his 800-meter appearance at
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Skateboarding 101: Olympic qualifying
Learn how skateboarders for Team USA and other countries qualify for park and street skateboarding events at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Continue ReadingMan fatally shoots 80-year-old grandfather and self in New York state
IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities in western New York say a man fatally shot his 80-year-old grandfather and eventually took his own life on a hiking trail in Letchworth State Park. Police evacuated and closed the park for several hours while searching for the 24-year-old suspect. The man was wanted for the killing earlier in
Continue ReadingNBA teams more than make up for quiet 1st round with flurry of trades on second day of draft
AP Sports Writer NBA teams made up for the lack of trade action during the league’s first night of its first two-day draft with a flurry of moves Thursday. Only three proposed trades came Wednesday night with no deal official until July 6, when the league’s new year begins. Moves came fast and furious Thursday,
Continue ReadingIntrigue of NHL draft expected to begin after the Sharks likely select Celebrini with top pick
AP Hockey Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier is turning coy when it comes to saying which player San Jose will select with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on Friday. The presumptive favorite since the Sharks won the draft lottery in May is Boston University center Macklin
Continue ReadingSee who spoke the most – and the least – at the presidential debate
By Annette Choi, Molly English, David Wright and Greg Hughes, CNN (CNN) — In a historic rematch, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump returned to the stage for the first debate between an incumbent and a former president. We tracked how much speaking time each candidate used during the first presidential debate of the
Continue ReadingThe world’s biggest capital cities are heating up – and Asia tops the charts
By Lex Harvey, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The world’s largest capital cities are seeing more extremely hot days than ever, according to a new study, which says the dangerous trend is being driven by scorching temperatures across Asia as the climate crisis worsens. The world’s 20 most populous cities – together home to more
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Black Butte Ranch responds to abuse lawsuit by 9 former employees, urges workers to come forward with such issues
One day after nine former Black Butte Ranch employees filed a $13.5 million civil lawsuit against the resort and a 77-year-old fired server, alleging sexual abuse, assault, harassment and negligence, the resort issued a media statement and a letter to workers and the community, urging any employees with similar issues to come forward and vowing to take such matters “extremely seriously.”
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