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At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science

With no background in coding, Faith Maeba, a psychology major, was reluctant when her mother first suggested she enroll in classes on artificial intelligence.
But the senior at Virginia Commonwealth University began to see it differently as she looked into graduate psychology programs that explore human behavior in the workplace ... (full story)

Sports

Lakeshore Trail backpacking

I’ve done treks throughout my life that I sworn I’d never do again, and conversely I’ve done treks that I could literally do year after year.
Well, the Lakeshore Trail’s one such trek that I could reprise on an annual basis.
The 42-mile Lakeshore Trail runs the length of Michigan’s Pictured Ro ... (full story)

Big Ten believes its reputation as a top-heavy league is unfair as it claims conference supremacy

In the debate over which college football conference is strongest, the Southeastern Conference argues its superior depth makes up for the Big Ten winning the last three national titles.
The Big Ten calls its reputation as a top-heavy conference unfair.
Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti considers those three College Football ... (full story)

Several big-name NFL players enter this season with something to prove

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Breece Hall came to training camp with a new contract from the New York Jets and an intense desire to justify the big bucks.
“It makes me more hungry to keep proving I am who I say I am,” said the star running back, who received a three-year extension in May worth $45.75 million. &ldqu ... (full story)

State

Judge clarifies NCAA eligibility order, which could blunt its impact on new '5 for 5' rule

DENVER (AP) — The judge who granted some athletes the right to play another year in college issued a new order Aug 2 that makes clear that does not include football players who signed pro contracts this summer then had a change of heart.
U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney responded to an NCAA request for clarity about h ... (full story)

Breakneck pace in immigration courts is driving up deportation orders

HARLINGEN, Texas (AP) — The Trump administration is packing immigration courtrooms and giving less lead-time on hearings in an effort to clear a decades-long backlog. The result is a historic rise in the number of people missing court dates and being immediately ordered deported as the system struggles to keep up, new data sho ... (full story)

At creative reuse centers, old art supplies get a new life at a fraction of the cost

NEW YORK (AP) — Charlene Catalano was looking for a ball of green-and-white yarn to crochet this year's winter scarf.
Instead of going to a big-box retail store, she found what she needed at Brooklyn Creative Reuse, along with gently used crochet kits, hooks, labels and other bits. It all cost just $6.
“Nowadays, ... (full story)

FBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systems

Michigan on Aug 1 joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on nine of the state's water systems but an official said all systems were operating “safely.”
Earlier this week, authorities said cyberattacks targeted over 30 water systems in Minnesota. The source of the attacks is being investigated, but they came amid ... (full story)

Why do these researchers want your baby teeth?

For more than four decades, oilfield brine has been spread across Ohio roadways, but its radioactive contents are known to cause serious health issues.
Oilfield brine, a byproduct of oil and gas development, is applied on roads in some townships in Licking County in order to melt ice and control dust. Researchers from the Ohio S ... (full story)