Local writers, painters, musicians and philosophers have long been inspired by the Black cultural movement that pulls from the past to envision the future.
CubeSats, the tiniest of satellites, are changing the way we explore the solar system
CubeSats have already visited the Moon and Mars and are key components of upcoming deep space missions.
Teachers feel most productive when they use AI for teaching strategies
Teachers turn to artificial intelligence for help with a variety of tasks. New research reveals which ones − and how − AI can help teachers with the most.
Why some flowers are so pleasing for Hindu gods and goddesses
Ancient Indian texts describe in detail which flowers are favored by which gods and the elaborate rituals around how to offer them.
Dozens of NY police officers have crashed their cars repeatedly. Nothing’s stopping them
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The prevalence of police vehicle crashes across New York state demonstrates the problem is not related to one community or department.
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Community members try their hand at figure drawing at Westcott Street Cultural Fair (photo of the week)
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Community members participated in Figure Drawing at the 32nd annual Westcott Street Cultural Fair.
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Missouri’s Prop A would raise minimum wage to $15 and promise sick leave, but business owners warn of job losses
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At any given moment in Missouri, a working parent might miss a day’s pay to care for their sick child. New mothers could return to work just days after giving birth to make ends meet, while fast-food workers may skip car payments to cover rent. Labor movement leaders say these harsh workplace realities affect hundreds […]
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How to attend, watch or comment at your Kansas local school board meeting this year
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Whether you want to contact a board member, speak publicly at a meeting or just keep an eye on changes in your district, we’ve updated our guide to what you need to know.
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Ribbon of southern Colorado road shut down after 800-acre blowdown of trees in 2022 reopens
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Dangerous, downed timber has been removed from 94 acres near Trinchera Road, restoring access for hikers, cyclists, motorcycles and ATVs no wider than 50 inches
Amendment K: Colorado election officials would have more time to prepare ballots
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The constitutional amendment, referred to voters by the state legislature, would move up a number of election deadlines so county clerks have an extra week to get ballots ready to send to voters