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Merriam-Webster’s word of the year definitely wasn’t picked by AI
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — If what we search for is any indication of what we value, according Merriam-Webster, then things aren’t looking great for artificial intelligence. “Authentic” was selected as the… Read More
Six things to know about the political debate around daylight saving time
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Twice a year, every year, the ritual returns as literal clockwork: the start or end of daylight saving time. Millions of Americans, filled with grunts or glee,… Read More
How scientists lasered in on a ‘monumental’ Maya city — with actual lasers
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It’s not every day that modern researchers uncover an ancient lost city. But for a network of scientists exploring Mexico’s central Yucatan Peninsula, that very phenomenon is becoming so common… Read More
Is gray hair reversible? A new study digs into the root cause of aging scalps
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Ever wondered why your hair turns gray as you age? A team of researchers says it has identified the root cause as trapped stem cells —… Read More
Southwest cancels another 4,800 flights as its reduced schedule continues
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Hundreds of thousands of travelers hoping to fly on Southwest Airlines this week are likely to be left in limbo a few days longer. After canceling… Read More
They ran a voter suppression scheme. Now an Ohio judge has sentenced them to register voters
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Two far-right operatives who told tens of thousands of people not to vote by mail in a robocall scheme will now have to spend 500 hours… Read More
Inflation looms large as Black Friday shoppers head to the stores
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Black Friday, the unofficial shopping holiday that’s either a boon or a burden, depending whom you ask, is again facing another test on its winding path… Read More