Author: Erica Mandy

The news to know for Tuesday, March 14, 2023!

We'll tell you what the president is now saying about the bank collapse and what this could mean for interest rates moving forward.

Also, what to expect from a huge new drilling project in Alaska and why it's so controversial. 

And we have an update about Sen. McConnell's health.

Plus, how your sleep could impact vaccine effectiveness, which team is the most popular pick so far to win March Madness, and what to know about Pi Day.

Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes!

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The news to know for Monday, March 13, 2023!

What to know about the largest American banking failure in 15 years, including what the government is promising now.

Also, we'll tell you what potential presidential candidates are saying about each other and which parts of the country are bracing for intense winter weather.

Plus, we're talking about the Oscars, from the biggest winners to the people who were most notably not there.

Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes!

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Today we’re talking about one of the most commonly-used tools in messaging conversations across the globe – emojis! Those little cartoon characters on our phones and social media apps help us convey emotion and tone in our messages and posts. 

But for as whimsical and entertaining as they can be, emojis also have the power to be misunderstood, or even offensive. Certain emojis can be interpreted differently across different cultures and generations, and what are the rules about using them at work?

Here to help us better understand and utilize emojis and even explain the ways they can be controversial —  is the man credited as the world’s first-ever emoji translator: Keith Broni. He oversees a team that researches emoji usage and trends and monitors changes to emoji design sets in his role as the Editor-in-Chief of Emojipedia.

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The news to know for Friday, March 10, 2023!

We'll tell you how President Biden wants to spend taxpayer money over the next year and how Republicans are responding to his plan. 

Also, there's a rift between Mexico's president and American lawmakers about who is responsible for the drug crisis.

Plus, new rules for screening women for breast cancer, how a middle school teacher used TikTok to help tons of students, and what to expect from the Academy Awards this weekend.

Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes!

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The news to know for Thursday, March 9, 2023!

What to know about a new kind of storm coming to parts of the country that already dealt with rounds of heavy snow.

Also, what the Justice Department says needs to change at a big city police department and why.

Plus, the reason California is cutting ties with Walgreens, what's behind an earlier and longer allergy season this year, and how ChatGPT did as a comedy writer.

Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes!

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The news to know for Wednesday, March 8, 2023!

We'll tell you about a plan President Biden says will save Medicare for the next generation and which Americans would face higher taxes if it passes. 

Also, we have an update about missing Americans in Mexico and a new investigation into Norfolk Southern, as the rail operator makes new promises.

Plus, the army's newest recruitment strategy is from decades ago, TikTok is making changes as Reddit tries to be more like TikTok, and it's International Women's Day. 

Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes!

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The news to know for Tuesday, March 7, 2023!

What to know about a search for Americans kidnapped in Mexico and why some border patrol agents are being moved to the northern border.

Also, there's more snow on the way in what could turn out to be one of the snowiest winters on record for some parts of the U.S.

Plus, Microsoft is taking another big step in its business using artificial intelligence, another daytime talk show is saying goodbye after nearly two decades, and two different holidays are being celebrated today.

Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes!

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The news to know for Monday, March 6, 2023!

What to know about the impact of severe storms in the South – and yet another train derailment in Ohio.

Also, a historic agreement between nations around the globe to protect the world's marine life. What it does and why it matters.

Plus, are ATMs disappearing? What the numbers show. We'll tell you the response from an NBA star suspended over an Instagram live video, and Chris Rock is talking about that infamous Oscars slap in his own Netflix special.

Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes!

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It seems everyone is talking about the artificial intelligence chatbot Chat GPT. It launched a few months ago and versions of it are now being used by companies like Microsoft and Snapchat. Other companies and individuals all over the world are figuring out if, how and when to incorporate this type of tech into what they do.

What does all this mean for us now and in the future? Today, we’re talking about how the chatbots actually work,  why there have been reports of very strange responses, and how this technology could be used later on for convenience and productivity – or – destruction and, not to be dramatic, but… the downfall of society.

Here to explain it all is award-winning computer scientist: Kentaro Toyama. He is the W.K.  Kellogg Professor of Community Information at the University of Michigan School of Information, a fellow of the Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values at MIT, and author of "Geek Heresy: Rescuing Social Change from the Cult of Technology." One of his research focuses is human-computer interaction.

Kentaro Toyama’s published research 

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The news to know for Friday, March 3, 2023!

We'll update you about the severe weather that pummeled the south last night and how storms earlier this week had a positive effect on the west coast. 

Also, we'll tell you about the outcome of a high-profile murder trial and an investigation into an embattled congressman.

Plus, the goals for a new team of astronauts in space, the future of phones, cars, AI, and more unveiled this week, and who's listed as 2023's women of the year.

Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes!

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