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Boy with autism writes, illustrates and markets own book

Boy with autism writes, illustrates and markets own book

Boy with autism writes, illustrates and markets own book
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

America 250: The birthplace of television and the man who invented it

America 250: The birthplace of television and the man who invented it

America 250: The birthplace of television and the man who invented it
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Graduate inspired by fire chief father to focus on firefighters’ mental health

Graduate inspired by fire chief father to focus on firefighters’ mental health

Graduate inspired by fire chief father to focus on firefighters’ mental health
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

'One Step at a Time': Former administrator writes book after surviving shooting

'One Step at a Time': Former administrator writes book after surviving shooting

'One Step at a Time': Former administrator writes book after surviving shooting
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Jordan Larson surprises girl who lost signed ball in house fire

Jordan Larson surprises girl who lost signed ball in house fire

Jordan Larson surprises girl who lost signed ball in house fire
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

‘I really, really love this girl’: Reading program creates unlikely friendships across

‘I really, really love this girl’: Reading program creates unlikely friendships across

‘I really, really love this girl’: Reading program creates unlikely friendships across
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health

Dog saved by Iowa State vet students and doctors surprises everyone at commencement

Dog saved by Iowa State vet students and doctors surprises everyone at commencement

Dog saved by Iowa State vet students and doctors surprises everyone at commencement
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Helping heroes in crisis: Guardian Response Unit works to save Iowa veterans from dying by suicide

Helping heroes in crisis: Guardian Response Unit works to save Iowa veterans from dying by suicide

Helping heroes in crisis: Guardian Response Unit works to save Iowa veterans from dying by suicide
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Wildcat training dogs; Outstanding U of A graduate changing lives four paws at a time

Wildcat training dogs; Outstanding U of A graduate changing lives four paws at a time

Wildcat training dogs; Outstanding U of A graduate changing lives four paws at a time
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Family wants answers after 28-year-old woman dies just days before parole at Michigan's only women's prison

Family wants answers after 28-year-old woman dies just days before parole at Michigan's only women's prison

Family wants answers after 28-year-old woman dies just days before parole at Michigan's only women's prison
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacher

A former Virginia assistant principal is on trial, accused of ignoring warnings that a student brought a loaded gun to an elementary school

Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacher
Crime|Education

Students walk out over racism concerns, say issue is ongoing

Students walk out over racism concerns, say issue is ongoing

Students walk out over racism concerns, say issue is ongoing
Education|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

Norfolk sailor surprises daughters with fire truck homecoming

Norfolk sailor surprises daughters with fire truck homecoming

Norfolk sailor surprises daughters with fire truck homecoming
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

‘Never Stopped Doing Good': Family honors 9-year-old killed in crash through acts of kindness

‘Never Stopped Doing Good': Family honors 9-year-old killed in crash through acts of kindness

‘Never Stopped Doing Good': Family honors 9-year-old killed in crash through acts of kindness
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Decorum on display: how fictional character Atticus Finch inspired change in our courthouse

Decorum on display: how fictional character Atticus Finch inspired change in our courthouse

Decorum on display: how fictional character Atticus Finch inspired change in our courthouse
Education|Environment|Technology

KU architecture students build house for community members transitioning out of homelessness

KU architecture students build house for community members transitioning out of homelessness

KU architecture students build house for community members transitioning out of homelessness
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Theatre Lawrence brings ‘Guys and Dolls Sr.’ to life with cast 55 and older

Theatre Lawrence brings ‘Guys and Dolls Sr.’ to life with cast 55 and older

Theatre Lawrence brings ‘Guys and Dolls Sr.’ to life with cast 55 and older
Arts|Education|Health

Art car addresses children's mental health one brushstroke at a time

Art car addresses children's mental health one brushstroke at a time

Art car addresses children's mental health one brushstroke at a time
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Senior at Denver metro area high school makes prom hours after emergency appendectomy

Senior at Denver metro area high school makes prom hours after emergency appendectomy

Senior at Denver metro area high school makes prom hours after emergency appendectomy
Crime|Education|US

Former San Quentin inmate earns Cal State East Bay master's as Project Rebound grows

Former San Quentin inmate earns Cal State East Bay master's as Project Rebound grows

Former San Quentin inmate earns Cal State East Bay master's as Project Rebound grows
Education|Sports

Supreme Court to weigh appeal from former Georgia Tech basketball coach suing over sex discrimination

Supreme Court to weigh appeal from former Georgia Tech basketball coach suing over sex discrimination

Supreme Court to weigh appeal from former Georgia Tech basketball coach suing over sex discrimination
Arts|Education|Opinion|Political|Science|World

Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains

The president’s barrage of pronouncements on foreign policy mean his Cabinet members’ statements on foreign policy have become more reliable indicators of administration positions.

Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Europe

Antonia Bembo fled Venice to escape her abusive husband – over three centuries later, her opera finally takes the stage

Due to the vagaries of her music manuscripts and the historical neglect of women composers, Bembo and her opera were overlooked for centuries.

Antonia Bembo fled Venice to escape her abusive husband – over three centuries later, her opera finally takes the stage
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A newly rediscovered moth species in Florida may already be at risk

A newly discovered, rare species of moth appears to live only in the Florida scrub. Scientists hope that naming it will allow it to be protected.

A newly rediscovered moth species in Florida may already be at risk
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

What are those orange balls on some power lines?

Aviation marker balls don’t help with electricity flow or improve the efficiency of the power lines. But they do have a very important job.

What are those orange balls on some power lines?
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth

An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth

An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

3 young people arrested in series of random shootings across Austin that left 4 injured

Officials in Austin, Texas, say three young people are in custody in at least 10 random shootings that left four people hurt in the city over the weekend

3 young people arrested in series of random shootings across Austin that left 4 injured
Crime|Education|US|World

A 6-year-old shot his teacher in class. Now the school’s former assistant principal is on trial

A 6-year-old shot his teacher in class. Now the school’s former assistant principal is on trial

A 6-year-old shot his teacher in class. Now the school’s former assistant principal is on trial
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe

Library founded in 1854 receives book checked out over 100 years ago

Library founded in 1854 receives book checked out over 100 years ago

Library founded in 1854 receives book checked out over 100 years ago
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Man who received kidney from movie fan now paying it forward

Man who received kidney from movie fan now paying it forward

Man who received kidney from movie fan now paying it forward
Business|Economy|Education

How businessman Julius Rosenwald used his fortune to transform education

How businessman Julius Rosenwald used his fortune to transform education

How businessman Julius Rosenwald used his fortune to transform education
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Woman struggled with mental health her whole life. Now she's helping others seek help at NAMI Massachusetts

Woman struggled with mental health her whole life. Now she's helping others seek help at NAMI Massachusetts

Woman struggled with mental health her whole life. Now she's helping others seek help at NAMI Massachusetts
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Mother and son graduate together from UMGC on same day: "A massive accomplishment"

Mother and son graduate together from UMGC on same day: "A massive accomplishment"

Mother and son graduate together from UMGC on same day: "A massive accomplishment"
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

Edna Lewis built the future of American dining on Black country tradition

Edna Lewis built the future of American dining on Black country tradition

Edna Lewis built the future of American dining on Black country tradition
Business|Education|Sports|Technology|World

Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competition

A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades

Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competition
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political|US

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses reelection bid, CNN projects, as Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to Louisiana Senate runoff

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses reelection bid, CNN projects, as Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to Louisiana Senate runoff

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses reelection bid, CNN projects, as Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to Louisiana Senate runoff
Arts|Business|Education|Environment|Food|Interview|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|World

Can coffee thrive in the shadow of the city?

Can coffee thrive in the shadow of the city?

Can coffee thrive in the shadow of the city?
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground

Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground

Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

Is Britain ungovernable?

Is Britain ungovernable?

Is Britain ungovernable?
Crime|Education|Political|US

Richard Glossip goes free, but his three-decade murder case goes on

Richard Glossip goes free, but his three-decade murder case goes on

Richard Glossip goes free, but his three-decade murder case goes on
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|World

As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out

As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out

As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Meet the Spelman Seven crossing the stage as valedictorians together

Meet the Spelman Seven crossing the stage as valedictorians together

Meet the Spelman Seven crossing the stage as valedictorians together
Business|Economy|Education|Health

DACA recipients are losing protections and work permits as renewal delays surge

DACA recipients are losing protections and work permits as renewal delays surge

DACA recipients are losing protections and work permits as renewal delays surge
Business|Economy|Education

Head of Harvard's $57 billion endowment, plans to retire, WSJ reports

The head of Harvard University's nearly $57 billion endowment, N.P.

Head of Harvard's $57 billion endowment, plans to retire, WSJ reports
Education|Health|Political|Science|US|World

A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it

A Kansas judge has protected access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors as the nation’s largest children’s hospital moved to restrict such care in Texa and buckled under pressure from the Trump administration

A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Woman who scammed thousands of hopeful parents looking to adopt is sentenced to 20 months in prison

Woman who scammed thousands of hopeful parents looking to adopt is sentenced to 20 months in prison

Woman who scammed thousands of hopeful parents looking to adopt is sentenced to 20 months in prison
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

FAA slashes hiring target, saying it can keep the skies safe with fewer air traffic controllers than it thought

FAA slashes hiring target, saying it can keep the skies safe with fewer air traffic controllers than it thought

FAA slashes hiring target, saying it can keep the skies safe with fewer air traffic controllers than it thought
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|US|World

U.S. Marshals find Pennsylvania fugitive living in the woods in Florida

U.S. Marshals find Pennsylvania fugitive living in the woods in Florida

U.S. Marshals find Pennsylvania fugitive living in the woods in Florida
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Travel|World

Saying ‘screw you’ through architecture: America’s spite houses

Saying ‘screw you’ through architecture: America’s spite houses

Saying ‘screw you’ through architecture: America’s spite houses
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|World

New species of giant dinosaur identified from remains found in Thailand

New species of giant dinosaur identified from remains found in Thailand

New species of giant dinosaur identified from remains found in Thailand
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

More than half a million American teens are using inhalants. A doctor explains the dangers

More than half a million American teens are using inhalants. A doctor explains the dangers

More than half a million American teens are using inhalants. A doctor explains the dangers
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has proposed a $1 fee on all Uber, Lyft and other rideshare trips in the city to help fund public schools.

Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Is baby talk bad? Why ‘parentese’ actually helps babies learn language

Exaggerating phrases and talking in a sing-song way can actually help, not make it harder, for young children to master speaking a language.

Is baby talk bad? Why ‘parentese’ actually helps babies learn language
Education|Science|Technology

You can persuade AI models to accept falsehoods as truth, study shows

Large language models can uphold falsehoods they or human users state, despite being presented with evidence to the contrary.

You can persuade AI models to accept falsehoods as truth, study shows
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

A fungal disease, along with climate change, threatens Colorado’s prized peaches

Cytospora canker damages peach trees and decreases orchard production over time.

A fungal disease, along with climate change, threatens Colorado’s prized peaches
Education|Environment|Health

Colorado Girl Scout troop creates "peace path" to help classmates resolve conflicts

Colorado Girl Scout troop creates "peace path" to help classmates resolve conflicts

Colorado Girl Scout troop creates "peace path" to help classmates resolve conflicts
Business|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|US

CPS students spend day as Chicago City Council, passing ordinances and getting hands-on civics lesson

CPS students spend day as Chicago City Council, passing ordinances and getting hands-on civics lesson

CPS students spend day as Chicago City Council, passing ordinances and getting hands-on civics lesson
Education|Entertainment

Pittsburgh Public Schools finds success with Hogwarts-style house system

Pittsburgh Public Schools finds success with Hogwarts-style house system

Pittsburgh Public Schools finds success with Hogwarts-style house system
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Georgia bike shop owner helps refugees gain independence through bicycles and community support

Georgia bike shop owner helps refugees gain independence through bicycles and community support

Georgia bike shop owner helps refugees gain independence through bicycles and community support
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Health|Political

This Republican says he’s Trump’s ally. He’s getting in the way of Trump’s revenge in a key Louisiana Senate primary

This Republican says he’s Trump’s ally. He’s getting in the way of Trump’s revenge in a key Louisiana Senate primary

This Republican says he’s Trump’s ally. He’s getting in the way of Trump’s revenge in a key Louisiana Senate primary
Americas|Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Cuban dancer finds meaning and work in the streets as the island's art scene fades

Renowned Cuban dancer and choreographer Juan Miguel Mas, has faced significant challenges due to Cuba's economic crisis

Cuban dancer finds meaning and work in the streets as the island's art scene fades
Economy|Education|Environment|World

A Texas town may offer a preview of a Trump plan to force noncitizens from public housing

A bungled message from a South Texas housing authority prompted mass flight

A Texas town may offer a preview of a Trump plan to force noncitizens from public housing
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Journey of a lifetime: A US teen Buddhist lama is now a monk studying in the Himalayan foothills

A teenage Buddhist lama recently blessed thousands at a monastery in the Himalayan foothills

Journey of a lifetime: A US teen Buddhist lama is now a monk studying in the Himalayan foothills
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Political

Author Ann Patchett urges a 'breath' for books as PEN gala raises $2M amid ban surge

Author Ann Patchett and film producer Jason Blum are among those who spoke at PEN America's annual gala, which raised more than $2 million for the century-old literary and free expression organization

Author Ann Patchett urges a 'breath' for books as PEN gala raises $2M amid ban surge
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Antipoverty advocate Global Citizen hopes the World Cup halftime show drives money for education

Global Citizen is gearing up for its biggest event yet: the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show

Antipoverty advocate Global Citizen hopes the World Cup halftime show drives money for education
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Cuba mulls US offer of $100 million in aid but wary of Trump's motives, blockade

Cuba on Thursday said it would entertain a U.S. offer of $100 million in humanitarian aid but expressed skepticism over President Donald Trump's intentions

Cuba mulls US offer of $100 million in aid but wary of Trump's motives, blockade
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Newsom outlines his final budget proposal with no deficit, new major spending

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled his final budget proposal

Newsom outlines his final budget proposal with no deficit, new major spending
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

A timeline of events in the death penalty case of Richard Glossip

Former death row inmate Richard Glossip has been granted bond by an Oklahoma judge who ruled Thursday that Glossip could be freed from jail while awaiting a new trial for a 1997 killing

A timeline of events in the death penalty case of Richard Glossip
Arts|Education|Health|Political|World

Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions

The Justice Department is accusing Yale University of illegally considering race in its medical school admissions

Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions
Education|Europe|Travel|World

Princess of Wales' Italy visit highlights progressive preschool approach that shuns standardization

The Princess of Wales’ visit to Italy highlights the Reggio Approach, an educational model that values a child’s curiosity and potential

Princess of Wales' Italy visit highlights progressive preschool approach that shuns standardization
Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle|World

Three students charged after assaults on teachers, SRO at Siegel High School

Three students charged after assaults on teachers, SRO at Siegel High School

Three students charged after assaults on teachers, SRO at Siegel High School
Education|Health|Science|Sports|Technology

Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy

Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy

Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy
Crime|Education|Environment|World

Detective works full time to revisit decades-old cold cases

Detective works full time to revisit decades-old cold cases

Detective works full time to revisit decades-old cold cases
Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|Science

'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence

'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence

'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence
Education|World

World class: How one school brings the globe into the classroom

World class: How one school brings the globe into the classroom

World class: How one school brings the globe into the classroom
Business|Economy|Education|World

New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that's both 'awesome' and awkward

A global oil bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz has created a financial windfall on the other side of the world in New Mexico that is both enviable and politically sensitive in a Democratic-dominated state

New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that's both 'awesome' and awkward
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end

A lawyer for Elon Musk hammered at the credibility of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Thursday, near the end of a

Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Witnesses and USD 259 speak out after post-graduation fight at Century II

Witnesses and USD 259 speak out after post-graduation fight at Century II

Witnesses and USD 259 speak out after post-graduation fight at Century II
Asia|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species

What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species

What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Man faces 75 years to life for allegedly sexually assaulting children and cat

Man faces 75 years to life for allegedly sexually assaulting children and cat

Man faces 75 years to life for allegedly sexually assaulting children and cat
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Mother’s advocacy leads to new nitrous oxide law

Mother’s advocacy leads to new nitrous oxide law

Mother’s advocacy leads to new nitrous oxide law
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Fire crew saves little league playoff game after power outage

Fire crew saves little league playoff game after power outage

Fire crew saves little league playoff game after power outage
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

'Can save lives': Teen given a second chance helps donate AED to community center

'Can save lives': Teen given a second chance helps donate AED to community center

'Can save lives': Teen given a second chance helps donate AED to community center
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry

The Supreme Court says man can sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash

Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry
Education|Environment|Science|World

Scientists dig up Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur in Thailand

Along a meandering river in a warm and arid region that is now Thailand roughly 113 million years ago, a plant-eating behemoth almost 90 feet (27 meters) long browsed

Scientists dig up Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur in Thailand
Business|Education|Health|Technology

Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen time

Meta and Google enlisted trusted children's brands such as Sesame Street, Girl Scouts and Highlights magazine to teach kids to use technology in

Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen time
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline

Italy's defence minister said on Thursday he had written twice to the Treasury urging a decision on whether to tap a European Union arms-

Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline
Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy

Pope Leo on Thursday decried rising European military spending, which grew last year by the highest amount since the end of the Cold War amid pressure from

Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy
Business|Education|Europe|Health|Technology|World

Italy parents' group faces Meta, TikTok in Milan court over minors' social media use

An Italian parents' group and a number of families faced off against Meta and TikTok on Thursday in the first hearing of a lawsuit that seeks to restrict

Italy parents' group faces Meta, TikTok in Milan court over minors' social media use
Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Anthropic, Gates Foundation launch $200 million partnership for AI in health, education

Anthropic and the Gates Foundation have pledged $200 million to back artificial intelligence-related public goods and areas including health and

Anthropic, Gates Foundation launch $200 million partnership for AI in health, education
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US|Videos|World

Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism

President Donald Trump and several top administration officials are joining with a cast of mostly conservative Christian clergy this Sunday for a prayer gathering

Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism
Arts|Business|Education|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

The world's reaction to hantavirus is tinged by echoes of something else: COVID

The coronavirus pandemic's impact lingers, influencing our lives in both obvious and subtle ways

The world's reaction to hantavirus is tinged by echoes of something else: COVID
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A ‘super El Niño?’ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare

Twin cyclones helped trigger massive ocean warming in the Pacific. But whether that leads to a strong El Niño is still uncertain. Here’s what you need to know.

A ‘super El Niño?’ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Astrophysicists use ‘space archaeology’ to trace the history of a spiral galaxy

Astronomers want to understand how spiral galaxies form and get their massive spiral arms.

Astrophysicists use ‘space archaeology’ to trace the history of a spiral galaxy
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Will future missions to the Moon be sustainable? It may depend on whom you ask

Landing on the Moon can disturb its environment – people are discussing how to balance those concerns with political and economic goals.

Will future missions to the Moon be sustainable? It may depend on whom you ask
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation

Pope Leo XIV has denounced investments in AI and high-tech weaponry, warning they lead to a “spiral of annihilation.”

Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

How much is a bat worth? Protecting these tiny insect-eaters isn’t just good for farms – their deaths cost taxpayers and the wider economy

When bats disappear, farms become less productive, and that has broad implications far beyond the crops.

How much is a bat worth? Protecting these tiny insect-eaters isn’t just good for farms – their deaths cost taxpayers and the wider economy
Education|US

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson disagreed about the American Revolution’s meaning even as they lay dying

The founding generation in America was not of one mind. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson differed on crucial ideas, but exemplify the capacity for people to disagree and yet work for a common cause.

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson disagreed about the American Revolution’s meaning even as they lay dying
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Georgia High School senior finds power to face adversity through music class

Georgia High School senior finds power to face adversity through music class

Georgia High School senior finds power to face adversity through music class
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Engaging with arts and culture can slow biological aging as much as exercise, study suggests

Engaging with arts and culture can slow biological aging as much as exercise, study suggests

Engaging with arts and culture can slow biological aging as much as exercise, study suggests
Arts|Crime|Education

Muskets like those from 1776 are mostly exempt from today’s gun laws

Guns that are antiques or replicas of antiques are not considered firearms under federal law

Muskets like those from 1776 are mostly exempt from today’s gun laws
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline 2026 World Cup Final halftime show

Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline 2026 World Cup Final halftime show

Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline 2026 World Cup Final halftime show
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back

Parents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper

Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Technology

Meta challenges New Mexico's $3.7 billion plan for teen mental health in social media trial

A lawyer for Meta Platforms on Wednesday argued that New Mexico's $3.7 billion proposal to address teen mental health harms goes too far, saying it would force

Meta challenges New Mexico's $3.7 billion plan for teen mental health in social media trial
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

NAACP says Tennessee redistricting intentionally discriminates on basis of race

U.S. civil rights group NAACP said on Wednesday the new congressional map approved last week by Tennessee Republicans intentionally discriminated on

NAACP says Tennessee redistricting intentionally discriminates on basis of race
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Family paints American flag in yard to celebrate 250 years of independence

Family paints American flag in yard to celebrate 250 years of independence

Family paints American flag in yard to celebrate 250 years of independence
Crime|Education

After teacher accused of sex with student in closet at high school, parents question what was taught in biology class

After teacher accused of sex with student in closet at high school, parents question what was taught in biology class

After teacher accused of sex with student in closet at high school, parents question what was taught in biology class
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

King Charles III lays out UK government agenda as Starmer's job hangs in the balance

King Charles III has outlined the British government's legislative plans as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to stay in power

King Charles III lays out UK government agenda as Starmer's job hangs in the balance
Education|Europe|Health|World

Princess Catherine arrives in Italy on first solo trip abroad after cancer goes into remission

Britain’s Princess Catherine is making her first overseas trip since announcing her cancer is in remission

Princess Catherine arrives in Italy on first solo trip abroad after cancer goes into remission
Business|Economy|Education|Finance

Intern teacher overcomes financial struggles to stay in the classroom

Intern teacher overcomes financial struggles to stay in the classroom

Intern teacher overcomes financial struggles to stay in the classroom
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

US FAA to equip its airport vehicles with transponders

The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it will spend $16.5 million to install transponders on its airport vehicles after a fatal

US FAA to equip its airport vehicles with transponders
Crime|Education|Environment|Technology

1 injured when Cybertruck crashes into preschool, sets building on fire

1 injured when Cybertruck crashes into preschool, sets building on fire

1 injured when Cybertruck crashes into preschool, sets building on fire
Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady taking role as strategic adviser for Wagner College basketball

Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady is taking a position as a strategic adviser to the men’s basketball coach at Wagner College, where his son plans to play

Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady taking role as strategic adviser for Wagner College basketball
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OG Anunoby is still not ready to practice fully, but the New York Knicks have time to wait

OG Anunoby could only participate in some parts of practice when the New York Knicks returned to work Wednesday

OG Anunoby is still not ready to practice fully, but the New York Knicks have time to wait
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La Mesa reaffirms e-bike ban for children under 12, but critics say it misses the mark

La Mesa reaffirms e-bike ban for children under 12, but critics say it misses the mark

La Mesa reaffirms e-bike ban for children under 12, but critics say it misses the mark
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'Spark Interactive' trailer brings Holocaust education into the digital age

'Spark Interactive' trailer brings Holocaust education into the digital age

'Spark Interactive' trailer brings Holocaust education into the digital age
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Girl's hearing loss sparks TikTok community and awareness

Girl's hearing loss sparks TikTok community and awareness

Girl's hearing loss sparks TikTok community and awareness
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Impassioned students working to raise $10M to save bald eagle habitat in Big Bear Valley

Impassioned students working to raise $10M to save bald eagle habitat in Big Bear Valley

Impassioned students working to raise $10M to save bald eagle habitat in Big Bear Valley
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Hatchery delivers chicks to care home for therapy

Hatchery delivers chicks to care home for therapy

Hatchery delivers chicks to care home for therapy
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'It does give you choices': Man working to teach people about EVs through non-profit organization

'It does give you choices': Man working to teach people about EVs through non-profit organization

'It does give you choices': Man working to teach people about EVs through non-profit organization
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'Jacob deserves these answers': Family of slain officer sues, says ambush was preventable

'Jacob deserves these answers': Family of slain officer sues, says ambush was preventable

'Jacob deserves these answers': Family of slain officer sues, says ambush was preventable
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Elementary students open savings accounts after completing financial literacy program

Elementary students open savings accounts after completing financial literacy program

Elementary students open savings accounts after completing financial literacy program
Education|Environment

Historic Louisville documents discovered in Kentucky Cavern reveal stories from slavery era

Historic Louisville documents discovered in Kentucky Cavern reveal stories from slavery era

Historic Louisville documents discovered in Kentucky Cavern reveal stories from slavery era
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Procession honors Maine Warden who died in Tuesday plane crash

Procession honors Maine Warden who died in Tuesday plane crash

Procession honors Maine Warden who died in Tuesday plane crash
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West Park High School staff honored for saving student’s life after sudden cardiac arrest

West Park High School staff honored for saving student’s life after sudden cardiac arrest

West Park High School staff honored for saving student’s life after sudden cardiac arrest
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Top French court rejects Amazon challenge over French book delivery fees

France's highest administrative court, the Conseil d'Etat, rejected on Wednesday a challenge by Internet giant Amazon over minimum delivery fees on books, as the country

Top French court rejects Amazon challenge over French book delivery fees
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'Pan's Labyrinth' returns to Cannes 20 years after record 22‑minute ovation

Mexican director Guillermo del Toro received the longest-ever standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival two decades ago for his historical fantasy "

'Pan's Labyrinth' returns to Cannes 20 years after record 22‑minute ovation
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Ancient teeth hint at canoodling between early human relatives

An analysis of ancient teeth is giving scientists a rare peek into interactions between human relatives hundreds of thousands of years ago

Ancient teeth hint at canoodling between early human relatives
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A Philadelphia golf course seeks to reclaim its status as a force for opportunity and inclusion

The Philadelphia region is rich in golf history, yet the area's greatest contribution to the game may have come from public course in West Philadelphia

A Philadelphia golf course seeks to reclaim its status as a force for opportunity and inclusion
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Italy says ciao to Princess Kate on her first overseas trip since illness

Britain’s Princess of Wales on Wednesday visited the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, renowned for its approach to early

Italy says ciao to Princess Kate on her first overseas trip since illness
Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science

Detroit’s water affordability crisis is tied to the uneven distribution of stormwater management costs – a fraught history explains why

Some Detroit residents spend as much as 25% of their disposable income on water bills. Many are struggling to keep up.

Detroit’s water affordability crisis is tied to the uneven distribution of stormwater management costs – a fraught history explains why
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Family searches for stolen boat belonging to late Zumbrota officer: "It's a vessel of memories"

Family searches for stolen boat belonging to late Zumbrota officer: "It's a vessel of memories"

Family searches for stolen boat belonging to late Zumbrota officer: "It's a vessel of memories"
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How tarot readers are using AI – and what it says about our growing reliance on chatbots for emotional support and advice

Our engagement with AI is at a crossroads: Will we treat it as an all-knowing oracle or as a tool to expand our own way of seeing the world?

How tarot readers are using AI – and what it says about our growing reliance on chatbots for emotional support and advice
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Most people don’t know what they don’t know, but think they do – correcting your metaknowledge can make you a better teacher and learner

Do you actually know how a bicycle or a zipper work, or what a penny or a common brand logo look like? Intellectual humility can help reduce overconfidence in what you don’t understand.

Most people don’t know what they don’t know, but think they do – correcting your metaknowledge can make you a better teacher and learner
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Princess Kate visits Italy in first official overseas trip since cancer treatment

Princess Kate visits Italy in first official overseas trip since cancer treatment

Princess Kate visits Italy in first official overseas trip since cancer treatment
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Why Trump’s call to pull 5,000 US troops from Germany will hurt America

Overseas US military bases are integral to combat operations and can burnish the country’s image to advance its foreign policy goals.

Why Trump’s call to pull 5,000 US troops from Germany will hurt America
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|US|World

Soros' Open Society Foundations commit $30M to groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate

Open Society Foundations, the family philanthropy founded by hedge fund billionaire George Soros, is putting $30 million toward groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate

Soros' Open Society Foundations commit $30M to groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate
Education|Health|Science

Kids are in a ‘reading recession,’ as test scores continue to decline

Researchers are warning that the U.S. is experiencing a reading recession, a slide that predates the COVID-19 pandemic

Kids are in a ‘reading recession,’ as test scores continue to decline
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Israel steps up attacks on Gaza since Iran truce, as military says Hamas rearming

Israel has escalated its attacks in Gaza in the five weeks since halting its joint bombing with the

Israel steps up attacks on Gaza since Iran truce, as military says Hamas rearming
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Seeking free money advice from AI? Don’t be so quick to upload any financial statements

Seeking free money advice from AI? Don’t be so quick to upload any financial statements

Seeking free money advice from AI? Don’t be so quick to upload any financial statements
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US tariff whiplash pushed toy factory in China to brink of collapse

Had the United States kept tariffs on Chinese imports at triple digits for just one more day last year, Huntar Company would have collapsed, said David

US tariff whiplash pushed toy factory in China to brink of collapse
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Mass protests in Argentina decry Milei's funding cuts to prized public universities

Tens of thousands of Argentines were flooding the streets of major cities nationwide to protest funding cuts by libertarian President Javier Milei to the public university system — a near-universal point of pride in this crisis-prone country

Mass protests in Argentina decry Milei's funding cuts to prized public universities
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Trump's redistricting push fizzles in South Carolina Senate but wins in Missouri's top court

President Donald Trump's efforts to reshape U.S. House districts have seen mixed outcomes

Trump's redistricting push fizzles in South Carolina Senate but wins in Missouri's top court
Crime|Education

Grieving father of murdered 17-year-old girl sues Meta and NYC in $50 million lawsuit

Grieving father of murdered 17-year-old girl sues Meta and NYC in $50 million lawsuit

Grieving father of murdered 17-year-old girl sues Meta and NYC in $50 million lawsuit
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Black Sabbath bass player, Debbie Gibson praise effort to find new homes for beagles

Pop star Debbie Gibson and Terry “Geezer” Butler, co-founder of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, are singing the same tune when it comes to sparing dogs from medical experiments

Black Sabbath bass player, Debbie Gibson praise effort to find new homes for beagles
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San Francisco leaders commemorate landmark Yick Wo case that shaped U.S. civil rights movement

San Francisco leaders commemorate landmark Yick Wo case that shaped U.S. civil rights movement

San Francisco leaders commemorate landmark Yick Wo case that shaped U.S. civil rights movement
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A bus carries the untold story of Colorado's Native peoples; "We're still here"

A bus carries the untold story of Colorado's Native peoples; "We're still here"

A bus carries the untold story of Colorado's Native peoples; "We're still here"
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Lakers want LeBron James to return for another season alongside Luka Doncic, GM Rob Pelinka says

If LeBron James wants to keep playing professional basketball, the Los Angeles Lakers want it to be with them

Lakers want LeBron James to return for another season alongside Luka Doncic, GM Rob Pelinka says
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'They're ruining it for everybody': Bishop Ward parent frustrated after vandalism, postponed graduation

'They're ruining it for everybody': Bishop Ward parent frustrated after vandalism, postponed graduation

'They're ruining it for everybody': Bishop Ward parent frustrated after vandalism, postponed graduation
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Who could replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Britain’s prime minister?

Who could replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Britain’s prime minister?

Who could replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Britain’s prime minister?
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Family of nurses continues generations of saving lives at Christ Hospital

Family of nurses continues generations of saving lives at Christ Hospital

Family of nurses continues generations of saving lives at Christ Hospital
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Rare dinosaur species being studied at the Cincinnati Museum Center

Rare dinosaur species being studied at the Cincinnati Museum Center

Rare dinosaur species being studied at the Cincinnati Museum Center
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Remembering the Virginia leader who helped bring MLK to Peanut Park

Remembering the Virginia leader who helped bring MLK to Peanut Park

Remembering the Virginia leader who helped bring MLK to Peanut Park
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New Smithsonian exhibit traces bison’s rise, near extinction and comeback

New Smithsonian exhibit traces bison’s rise, near extinction and comeback

New Smithsonian exhibit traces bison’s rise, near extinction and comeback
Education|Political|US

Man who helped shape Oklahoma's civil rights history being honored with public memorial

Man who helped shape Oklahoma's civil rights history being honored with public memorial

Man who helped shape Oklahoma's civil rights history being honored with public memorial
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Teen athlete performs with band after season-ending injury

Teen athlete performs with band after season-ending injury

Teen athlete performs with band after season-ending injury
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Student rescues woman from burning home

Student rescues woman from burning home

Student rescues woman from burning home
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Great horned owls may help homeowners with rodent control

Great horned owls may help homeowners with rodent control

Great horned owls may help homeowners with rodent control
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After a court win and first spring practice as Ole Miss' No. 1 QB, Chambliss is ready to recharge

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss says he's looking forward to getting away after winning a long legal challenge and going through his first spring practice as the Rebels' projected starting quarterback

After a court win and first spring practice as Ole Miss' No. 1 QB, Chambliss is ready to recharge
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Neil deGrasse Tyson takes on aliens and how we should greet them in 'Take Me to Your Leader'

Neil deGrasse Tyson has turned his lifelong fascination with aliens into a new book, “Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter.”

Neil deGrasse Tyson takes on aliens and how we should greet them in 'Take Me to Your Leader'
Crime|Education

Their sons were killed in police shootings. Now, these mothers are fighting to change Colorado law.

Their sons were killed in police shootings. Now, these mothers are fighting to change Colorado law.

Their sons were killed in police shootings. Now, these mothers are fighting to change Colorado law.
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A whole lot of heart: Teacher turns masks into works of art for former students

A whole lot of heart: Teacher turns masks into works of art for former students

A whole lot of heart: Teacher turns masks into works of art for former students
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Firefighter creates program to help women break into the fire service

Firefighter creates program to help women break into the fire service

Firefighter creates program to help women break into the fire service
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New York Fed finds ongoing student loan woes in first quarter

By Michael S.

New York Fed finds ongoing student loan woes in first quarter
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Many of the Caribbean’s most important reefs are going unprotected

Healthy coral reefs can significantly reduce hurricane damage for coastlines, yet many still face harms, including pollution and ship damage, that people have the power to stop.

Many of the Caribbean’s most important reefs are going unprotected
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

20 beagles from Ridglan Farms arrive at Wisconsin Humane Society's Milwaukee campus

20 beagles from Ridglan Farms arrive at Wisconsin Humane Society's Milwaukee campus

20 beagles from Ridglan Farms arrive at Wisconsin Humane Society's Milwaukee campus
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

MPS employee arrested after student says he was 'slammed' to the ground

MPS employee arrested after student says he was 'slammed' to the ground

MPS employee arrested after student says he was 'slammed' to the ground
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College Sports Commission wins key NIL arbitration in case brought by Nebraska football players

An arbitrator ruled in favor of the College Sports Commission in a case brought on behalf of Nebraska football players that is viewed as a key test for the new entity in charge of approving third-party name-image-likeness deals in college sports

College Sports Commission wins key NIL arbitration in case brought by Nebraska football players
Crime|Education|Technology

Data stolen in Canvas hack that hit thousands of schools has been returned, company says

Data stolen in Canvas hack that hit thousands of schools has been returned, company says

Data stolen in Canvas hack that hit thousands of schools has been returned, company says
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You can change your emotions – but it’s a 2-step process that takes some effort

When you’re upset, finding a new way to think about a negative situation can help you feel better. But researchers find the process takes some effort to really work.

You can change your emotions – but it’s a 2-step process that takes some effort
Education|Science|Technology

Button-pushing explorers: How to grasp that AI agents can do amazing things while knowing nothing

Today’s AI systems are powerful, and it’s natural to see them as having humanlike intelligence. Shaking that illusion is important – and difficult to do.

Button-pushing explorers: How to grasp that AI agents can do amazing things while knowing nothing
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Genome sequencing is rewriting the history of disease outbreaks – but without social context, it can tell only part of the story

From the Black Death to the COVID-19 pandemic, combining the genetic data of a pathogen with historical records, archaeological artifacts and epidemiological studies can uncover its origins.

Genome sequencing is rewriting the history of disease outbreaks – but without social context, it can tell only part of the story
Education

How America’s independence from England revolutionized US philanthropy

US charitable institutions rapidly changed in the 1780s as Americans established groups to support people in need and to reform society.

How America’s independence from England revolutionized US philanthropy
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Rick Riordan unveils new 'Camp Half-Blood' novels, starting this fall

Fans of Rick Riordan's “Percy Jackson” books can explore new adventures at Camp Half-Blood this fall

Rick Riordan unveils new 'Camp Half-Blood' novels, starting this fall