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Make AI your matchmaking wingman
Author: Associated Press

NEW YORK — Can artificial intelligence be an effective wingman?

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Districts invest in cooling solutions as schoolyards heat up
Author: Associated Press

Ylenia Aguilar raised her two sons in Arizona — first in Tucson and later Phoenix, so they’re no strangers to scorching heat. Just recently, Phoenix hit its 100th straight day at or above 100 degrees, shattering the record set in 1993.

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Strout’s latest is Oprah’s pick
Author: Associated Press

NEW YORK — Oprah Winfrey’s latest book club pick will be a story of familiar faces — in more ways than one.

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Weather Eye: Autumn is on its way; expect chilly nights next week
Author: Patrick Timm

It appears we are now well on our way into autumn weather as the storm-making ingredients are beginning to mix in the Gulf of Alaska. That doesn’t mean we can’t have any warm days in the 80s but right now for the next week or 10 days I don’t see that occurring.

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Remote tribe reeling from illness, cancer – what role did U.S. government play in contaminating land?
Author: Associated Press

OWYHEE, Nev. — The family placed flowers by a pair of weathered cowboy boots, as people quietly gathered for the memorial of the soft-spoken tribal chairman who mentored teens in the boxing ring and teased his grandkids on tractor rides.

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Do you speak Gen Alpha? Try this quiz
Author: EDWARD MEDELES, Associated Press

As American kids head back to school, they’re likely to return home with an alien language their own parents may find befuddling.

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Can new technology and smart streets save lives?
Author: Associated Press

The secret to avoiding red lights during rush hour in Utah’s largest city might be as simple as following a bus.

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Searching for best preschool? Tips on finding the care that works for your child
Author: Associated Press

Preschool options are growing with the expansion of early learning programs, giving families in some parts of the U.S. a dizzying array of choices.

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The Chronicle - Centralia

The Chronicle - September 14, 2024

Seattle Times Politics

Seattle’s school closure plan slashes what works, not what doesn’t
Author: Danny Westneat

In one of its ideas to save money, Seattle schools incredibly proposed to close or repurpose all 10 of the most sought-after schools and programs in the city.

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