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One Tech Tip: Ditch the chatbots and take your AI nature apps on a birdwatching hike

One Tech Tip: Ditch the chatbots and take your AI nature apps on a birdwatching hike

I didn't notice the scarlet tanager until the alert appeared on my phone: “Merlin heard a new bird!” Despite its brilliant plumage — jet-black wings on a crimson body — the songbird can be a hard one to spot in a forest because it prefers to stay hig
US economy grows 3.3% in second quarter, government says, in second estimate of April-June growth

US economy grows 3.3% in second quarter, government says, in second estimate of April-June growth

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy rebounded this spring from a first-quarter downturn due to fallout from President Donald Trump’s trade wars . In an upgrade from its first estimate in July, the Commerce Department said Thursday that U.S.
Melting makeup, sweaty tuxes and overheating guests are shifting summer weddings

Melting makeup, sweaty tuxes and overheating guests are shifting summer weddings

NEWTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Tyler Jones and Kayla McDonald both grew up camping, so when it came time to plan their wedding, they wanted to be outside to celebrate with friends and family in nature. They also wanted a late summer wedding.
High above the Arctic Circle, these Philly cheesesteaks are filled with moose and reindeer meat

High above the Arctic Circle, these Philly cheesesteaks are filled with moose and reindeer meat

KIRUNA, Sweden (AP) — Forget Philadelphia : In the far north of Sweden , locals and tourists alike chow down on Arctic cheesesteaks, their hoagie rolls piled high with moose and reindeer meat.
US applications for jobless benefits fell last week as layoffs remain low

US applications for jobless benefits fell last week as layoffs remain low

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as employers appear to be holding onto their workers even as the economy has slowed . Applications for unemployment benefits for the week ending Aug.
UK actor Micheal Ward granted bail over rape and sexual assault charges

UK actor Micheal Ward granted bail over rape and sexual assault charges

LONDON (AP) — British actor Micheal Ward was granted bail Thursday after appearing at a central London court to face charges of rape and sexual assault.
ABC's Robin Roberts retraces her post-Hurricane Katrina journey back to hometown

ABC's Robin Roberts retraces her post-Hurricane Katrina journey back to hometown

Revisiting the time she broke down on “Good Morning America” while covering Hurricane Katrina's destruction of her hometown Pass Christian, Mississippi, Robin Roberts said she feared losing her job.
CDC director Susan Monarez is fired and other agency leaders resign

CDC director Susan Monarez is fired and other agency leaders resign

NEW YORK (AP) — The director of the nation's top public health agency has been fired after less than one month in the job, and several top agency leaders have resigned.
Dispatcher shakes it off after announcing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement over scanner

Dispatcher shakes it off after announcing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement over scanner

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Police dispatcher Julia Jordan accidentally added a dash of celebrity gossip to her public service this week when she shared “Taylor Swift is engaged” over a hot microphone.
LeBlanc leaves Washington with a sense that progress has been made

LeBlanc leaves Washington with a sense that progress has been made

WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he left Washington Wednesday with a sense that progress was made after a meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.