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In the school year that ended recently, one class of learners stood out as a seeming puzzle. They are hardworking, improving and remarkably articulate. But curiously, these learners — artificially intelligent chatbots — often struggle with math. Chatbots such as …

Two counties on Colorado’s Western Slope this week published a plan to protect land around the Dolores River that would take in a significantly smaller area than environmentalists’ competing proposal for a national monument. The proposal Wednesday by Mesa and …

The Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora has begun resuming surgeries after a mysterious residue caused hundreds of procedures to be delayed or moved over the past four months. Testing showed previously unknown black flecks on surgical trays …

Herbs are a group of plants that are as useful today as they were centuries ago, and thank goodness for that. Their good looks, easy care, and delicious tastes and smells make them stars in gardens and landscapes. Mid-summer is …

Developers in metro Denver added a record number of apartments in the second quarter and housing-hungry tenants, like Oliver Twist, swallowed them all up, held out their empty bowls, and said “Please sir, I want some more.” Metro Denver developers …

Notes come from around Chicago outdoors and beyond. BUCK OF THE WEEK: UNPLUGGED Bill Peak photographed these bucks earlier this month in a feeding area. “The two bucks looked as though they were warming up for the rut.” BOTW Unplugged, …

Kathy Hilton thinks it’s time for Kyle Richards to start dating now that her estranged husband, Mauricio Umansky, was photographed kissing another woman at an airport in Mykonos, Greece. “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star has not started dating—at …

Sutton Stracke said her ex-husband’s move to London has not been easy for her. In July 2024, “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”  star opened up to People magazine at her Sutton Green Label fashion show to admit that juggling …

Kristin Cavallari wants to leave her fame in the past. The former “Laguna Beach” star turned “Dancing With the Stars” season 13 alum spoke out in a July 2024 interview with Bustle and revealed that she doesn’t want to be famous …

There have been endless rumors and trade proposals sending Toronto Maple Leafs superstar winger Mitch Marner away from Canada. In a new PuckGM proposed trade submitted by a PuckPedia user, the Maple Leafs find a trade partner in Vegas with the …

By most measures, it was an expected result in the opening of pool play for Team Canada’s defending gold-medal champion women’s soccer team, as they downed New Zealand, 2-1, in the Paris Olympics. But by another measure it might well …

A routine software update caused a record-breaking freeze across much of the world, with ripple effects for days afterward. CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity vendor deployed by Microsoft systems, installed an update on July 18 that analysts say probably skipped quality testing. The result …

DEAR ABBY: I worked for 11 years in the accounting department of a busy law firm. During my tenure, my three much younger colleagues married and started families. Due to the inevitable trials of raising kids, planned, unplanned and often …

The Chicago School Board did the tough but right thing last week when it passed the district’s $9.9 billion budget for this coming school year — but the job isn’t done yet. By the right thing, we mean including cuts, …

The Montreal Canadiens suffered another case of bad luck as third-year winger Rafael Harvey-Pinard underwent surgery on July 26. The operation was successful and it repaired a broken leg. Harvey-Pinard will miss four months and is aiming for a return …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Schilling, 40; Jonathan Rhys Meyers, 47; Cassandra Clare, 51; Maya Rudolph, 52. Happy Birthday: Pace yourself this year. Pay attention to detail, plan your actions, and weigh the pros and cons before you initiate …

Dear Eric: My only son is expecting his first child in early July. I have been recently told by my son that his wife does not want anyone at the hospital, except for my son. I am devastated. My parents, …

To women who are supporting Donald Trump: If you think his ticket is protecting children because of their anti-abortion stance, are you aware that he and his supporters, who have written Project 2025, plan to discontinue Head Start programs for …

The NHL informed the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, July 26, that veteran winger Patrik Laine is cleared to return to play by the NHL/NHLPA players’ assistance program. Jackets’ Patrik Laine cleared to return from player assistance program https://t.co/HOkcaImZAE pic.twitter.com/p2bt2fkq5U …

The Toronto Maple Leafs were relatively active in the free agent market landing a bonafide top-pair defenseman in Chris Tanev, albeit overpaying for his services. That said, Toronto didn’t do much to reshuffle their forward corps and in fact, the …

DEAR HARRIETTE: Since my divorce, my 14-year-old son has been distant and openly disrespectful. He believes it’s my fault that his father and I split up. Related Articles Advice | Harriette Cole: In desperation, I told my husband he could …

Dear Eric: My only son is expecting his first child in early July. I have been recently told by my son that his wife does not want anyone at the hospital, except for my son. Related Articles Advice | Asking …

Today is Friday, July 27, the 209th day of 2024. There are 157 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 27, 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed at Panmunjom, ending three years of fighting on …

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: As a teenager in her first job, I have a good workplace, for the most part. The manager is friendly, and the co-workers are amusing and cooperative. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: Would it have been …

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping and important decisions until 2 p.m. EDT today (11 a.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Aries into Taurus. Happy Birthday for Saturday, July 27, 2024: You are energetic and passionate. You are also practical …

Today is Friday, July 27, the 209th day of 2024. There are 157 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 27, 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed at Panmunjom, ending three years of fighting on …

After four years of looking for his own dream home, HGTV star David Bromstad found his crown jewel near Orlando while chronicling his house hunt on a special edition of his hit show, “My Lottery Dream Home,” in 2021. Now …

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball has not played in a game since facing the Golden State Warriors on January 14, 2022. He has been working to return from a knee injury he said began during his time with the …

OAKLAND — The honeymoon is clearly over for Oakland’s expansion baseball team. The Ballers fired manager Micah Franklin on Sunday after just 54 games, despite the team being tied for the fourth-best record in the Pioneer League standings when he …

When Suni Lee won the gold medal in the women’s all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympics, she made history in more ways than one. Lee not only became the first Asian-American woman gymnast to claim that title, but was also …

SAN FRANCISCO — Not even a frigid San Francisco night could cool down Tyler Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald stayed scorching hot as enjoyed the first multi-homer game of his career, sending two home runs into the San Francisco night and driving in …

ANAHEIM (AP) — Brent Rooker hit his 10th home run in July, Seth Brown had three hits and drove in three runs, and the Oakland Athletics secured their first winning month in two years, beating the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 …

The Rockies lost their momentum in San Francisco. Again. Coming off a 4-2 homestand culminating with a 20-7 bombardment of the Red Sox on Wednesday, the Rockies were manhandled by left-hander Kyle Harrison Friday night at Oracle Park. Harrison allowed …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping and important decisions until 1 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Aries into Taurus. Aries (March 21-April 19) Tread carefully, especially if you’re involved in financial discussions, financial dealings or even shopping for …

The Baltimore Orioles aren’t waiting for the MLB’s trade deadline on July 30. They’ve struck a pair of trades to improve their pitching staff, including a deal for starting righty Zach Eflin. In exchange for the Tampa Bay Rays starter, …

PACIFICA — Two people died Friday when their car plunged several hundred feet over a cliff in Pacifica, authorities said. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Pedestrian killed in Tully Road collision Crashes and Disasters | Police: Man dies in …

Dublin’s epic Little League softball season fell one step short of the World Series. The 12-and-under girls from the East Bay had a magical ride to the West Region final in San Bernardino, but the final hurdle was just a …

Here is the Paris Olympics TV schedule for Saturday, July 27. Highlights include the start of swimming events (men’s & women’s 400 free finals at 11:30 a.m., NBC), the U.S. men’s soccer team vs. New Zealand (10 a.m., USA), men’s …

PARIS — The Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony got underway after a rough start to the Summer Games on Friday, with rainy skies over the Seine and suspected acts of sabotage targeting France’s flagship high-speed rail network. ZIZOU’S FLAME French soccer …