From the States
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Mamdani implements AI restrictions for K-12 students in NYC
The moratorium also introduces an AI literacy module for high school students twice a year. According to the Mayor’s Office, the modules will cover “AI-related bias, risks, ethical considerations and impacts on careers and future skills.”
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Mamdani designates Sept. 11 as an annual ‘day of remembrance’
Nearly 3,000 people were killed when Islamic terrorists crashed hijacked jetliners into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in southwest Pennsylvania during the Sept. 11 attacks.
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Speaker Mike Johnson faces some criticism for releasing House two weeks early
Despite a backlog of legislative responsibilities, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has canceled the final two weeks of the September legislative session.
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Younger Americans identify as Independent more than Republicans, Democrats combined
Younger Americans are still less willing to commit to one political party, newly released polling data shows. Gallup released survey data Thursday showing that Millennials and Gen Z Americans are sticking with the “Independent” label. In fact, more of the surveyed
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Wisconsin issues health advisory over 97% jump in fentanyl deaths
Public health managers in Wisconsin have issued a public health advisory over the spike in fentanyl deaths. The state’s Department of Health Services on Thursday said fentanyl deaths in Wisconsin are up 97% since 2019. “Over the last year, synthetic
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Data shows FEMA paid $46M for Louisiana COVID funeral expenses
FEMA created program to directly to individuals who incurred funeral expenses for COVID-19-related deaths.
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Dem Down: Abbott leads O’Rourke in Texas governor's race by 7 points, poll show
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is leading Robert “Beto” O’Rourke by seven percentage points in the race for governor, according to a new Dallas Morning News poll. The poll was conducted in the first week of August by the University of Texas-Tyler and Dallas Morning News. It
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USC, UCLA Big Ten move poses 'significant' impact on remaining Pac-12 schools
The report estimates that USC's move to the Big Ten alone could result in a $150 million loss in media revenue for the Pac-12
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Lawmakers raise alarm about Amtrak potentially being used for illegal immigrants to cross border
The lawmakers fear that recently appropriated funds in the bipartisan infrastructure bill will be used to transport illegal immigrants instead of for railway improvements
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Texans encouraged to use iWatchTexas to report suspicious behavior
The state launched a new public service announcement featuring the actor Chuck Norris, who famously played Walker Texas Ranger on TV
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Think tank report highlights consequences of pandemic-era remote learning in Washington state
Washington state decision to close public schools for long period significantly affected 1.1 million students.
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War of words escalates between states as feds announce 2023 Colorado River rations
Arizona and California find themselves at odds with each other after federal decision.
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Border encounters in July soar 325% from Trump administration average
Data excludes those who are known and reported to have evaded capture by law enforcement, called gotaways.