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The 2024 popular vote margin between President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President Harris is tight. Here's what that says about America. And, the history of 'brain rot,' Oxford's word of the year.

Can The U.S. Crowdsource Its Way Out Of A Mask Shortage? No, But It Still Helps

The shortage of masks and other protective gear has left medical staff pleading for help. Several pop-up volunteer groups are matching individual donors with local hospitals most in need.

Dr. Leandro de Castro, founding director of FGCU’s Dendritic Institute and professor in AI and Data Science

FGCU presents Summer AI Academy throughout May

Whether you’re an absolute newbie with no experience yet hoping to catch up, or if an educator or researcher, or industry professional or nonprofit leader, the Summer AI Academy is offering more than 30 sessions totaling more than 150 hours, with topics ranging from basic AI literacy and using image generation tools, to things like programming with AI and doing data analysis. They even have sessions aimed at certain industries like one called Hands-On AI Workshop for Construction Professionals. The Summer Academy kicks off on May 4.

FIU Pedestrian Bridge Collapses On SW 8th Street, Authorities Confirm Fatalities

The Florida International University ( FIU ) pedestrian bridge across SW Eighth Street collapsed Thursday afternoon, trapping at least 8 vehicles...

The Orion capsule is poised to make its first test flight Thursday. If all goes as planned, the unmanned vehicle will orbit Earth twice before splashing into the Pacific Ocean.

NASA Prepares To Test New Spacecraft (That You've Likely Never Heard Of)

The new vehicle, named Orion, is designed to carry humans into deep space. But most Americans aren't aware it exists.

A frame from a Rochester Police bodycam video showing a girl in handcuffs in the back of a police cruiser.

Rochester Mayor Suspends Police Officers Who Pepper-Sprayed 9-Year-Old Girl

The incident renews scrutiny of the city and its police department following the death of Daniel Prude, a Black man who died of asphyxiation after an encounter with police in March.

Nauman Hussain, who is charged with 20 counts of second degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in a 2018 limousine crash, walks into a makeshift courtroom to accommodate more people at the Schoharie High School gymnasium Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Schoharie, N.Y.

The Limo Operator From A 2018 Crash That Killed 20 People Will Avoid Prison Time

Nauman Hussain, 31, had been charged with 20 counts each of criminally negligent homicide and second-degree manslaughter in what was the deadliest U.S. transportation disaster in a decade.

In the years after the 9/11 terror attacks, security became omnipresent in Washington, D.C. That includes bollards, Jersey barriers and security barricades like those seen here outside of the U.S. Capitol.

After 9/11 Security Became Omnipresent In Washington, But Threats Are Different Now

After the attacks, barriers and thigh-high cement bollards sprouted up seemingly overnight in Washington, D.C. But new threats show the need for adaptability.

Satellite photo shows Russian troops were stationed in Chernobyl's radioactive zone

The satellite image lends credence to the idea that Russia may have exposed its troops to unhealthy levels of radioactivity.

Listen Up! How Recognizing Sounds Can Help With Car Repairs

Sounds leave cues about the wear and tear on cars, power tools and other devices. By identifying the sounds a startup aims to improve the repair and performance of vehicles, traffic signals and more.

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