Data centers used to power AI technology like ChatGPT4 and ClaudeAI are consuming millions of gallons of water per day and producing enough noise to cause hearing loss, raising concerns about the environmental impact of AI.
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Posted inHealth
Surviving Summer’s First Heat Wave
The current heat wave, caused by a high-pressure system that traps hot air, is causing record-breaking temperatures and is expected to worsen this summer, with urban, predominantly Black neighborhoods suffering the most.
Posted inNational
We Must Preserve the National Museum of African American History and Culture — as it Was Envisioned
In the Civil Rights exhibit featuring the story of kidnapped, mutilated, and murdered Emmett Till at the National Museum of African American History and Culture(NMAAHC), I broke down and wept. Tears of frustration, […]
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The Most Popular Junk Food by State
America’s favorite junk foods vary by state, with pizza, ice cream, and chocolate topping the list, while other states like Utah have the biggest sweet tooth, South Dakota loves chips, Nevada loves bubble tea, and New Mexico loves chicken nuggets.
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Black Migrants Caught in the Crossfire of Birthright Citizenship Battle
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order seeking to strip U.S. citizenship from children born to undocumented parents, labeling the action “undeniably unconstitutional” and warning that it would disproportionately affect Black migrants and their families.
Posted inEducation
Graduation Rates are All Over – and So Are Our StudentsÂ
Graduation rates have fluctuated significantly in the years during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, with states and districts experiencing noteworthy differences based on their access to resources and ability to get struggling students across the finish line.
Posted inSports
The New York Liberty Wins First WNBA Title in Franchise History
The New York Liberty won their first title in franchise history, but not without controversy. In the final seconds of the fourth quarter of Game 5, a foul was called […]
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Guns Are Killing Young Black People in Rural America, Too
by Jennifer Porter Gore In the past 9 years, the rate of Black gunshot victims in places like Alabama and Mississippi was six times higher than in cities like New York […]
Posted inCulture
Wendy Williams’ Brave Revelation: Living with Progressive Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Wendy Williams’ team has confirmed that the former daytime talk show host has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal […]
Posted inShe Represents
She Reps: Vickie L. Allen
President & CEO Vickie L. Allen joined Educational First Steps in June of 2019. Previously, Vickie was senior vice president of development at United Way of Tarrant County. She has […]