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Oct 12 2024EDUCATION

Girls Dive into STEM Careers

Imagine a place where young women can explore the fascinating worlds of DNA, robotics, and coding. This is exactly what happened during the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) program held at North Idaho College. Organized by the University of Idaho's Colleges of Engineering and Science, the eve

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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI and Indigenous Communities: A New Perspective

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become a part of our daily lives. But did you know that it affects Indigenous communities too? These communities have unique concerns about AI that are often overlooked. One big problem is the misuse of Indigenous cultural property. AI can create art that lo

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

What Happens if Putin Goes? A TV Host's Take

A well-known Russian TV host, Vladimir Solovyov, recently talked about what would happen if Russian President Vladimir Putin were to die. He said Russia would still win the war in Ukraine and that the country's political scene wouldn't change much. Solovyov was speaking on his talk show, which is br

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Oct 12 2024SPORTS

Weather's Affect on Tigers-Guardians Game 5

You know those dramatic series finales that keep us on the edge of our seats? Well, the Major League Baseball (MLB) has just turned up the heat on the upcoming do-or-die Game 5 between the Tigers and Guardians. The game, initially planned for a 4:38 p.m. ET start, then adjusted to 8:08 p.m. ET, has

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Political Heavyweights Visit Arizona: Obama and Trump Hit the Campaign Trail

Get ready, Arizona! Two former presidents are headed your way for some serious campaigning. Barack Obama is set to shake things up in Tucson on October 18. He's not giving away too many details yet, but we know he's there to support the vice president. Just last week, current Vice President Kamala H

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Trump's Stop in Aurora: A Closer Look at His Immigration Message

You might've heard that Donald Trump recently visited Aurora, Colorado. This city, near Denver, has been in the news lately for some immigration-related issues. Trump's visit was his first stop in Colorado ahead of the November election. Colorado is known for voting Democratic, so this was a bit unu

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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Lasers and the Quest to Fix Broadband's Final Hurdle

The biggest challenge in the internet industry today is often called the "last-mile" problem. Many people and businesses can't get high-speed broadband because there's no final connection between the main internet infrastructure and their location. Fiber optics can provide fast, reliable internet, b

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Oct 12 2024WEATHER

Hurricane Milton: Conspiracy Theories in Overdrive

Hurricane Milton's damage was less severe than expected, thanks to a late shift in the storm's path. Still, it caused significant harm, with tornadoes and floods killing 16 people and displacing thousands. Power outages and disease threats add to the ongoing chaos from Hurricane Helene. Meteorologis

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Why Aren't Black and Hispanic Men Backing Kamala Harris?

Vice President Kamala Harris is facing a rough patch in the polls among black and Hispanic men. Her campaign team is worried, especially in key states like Pennsylvania and Michigan for black men, and Arizona and Nevada for Hispanic men. They've seen a lack of excitement in cities like Detroit and P

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Political Sparks Fly as Harris and Trump Disagree on Storm Response

Recently, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump clashed over their views on how the federal government handled hurricanes Helene and Milton. Harris, attending a Univision town hall in Las Vegas, emphasized the significance of treating people respectfully during crises. She c

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