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RT @natalaroche: What stood out to me about this is that students and teachers don't already have these guidelines as the school year begin….
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The proposal approved at Tuesday’s Miami-Dade County school board meeting instructs the creation of guidelines for the ethical use of AI in classrooms. (via @natalaroche)
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The proposal approved at Tuesday’s Miami-Dade County school board meeting instructs the creation of guidelines for the ethical use of AI in classrooms.
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Florida has the highest rate of book challenges and restrictions in school and public libraries. Meanwhile, the owners of Roots Bookstore and Market aim to offer opportunities for the community through literature and activism.
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Florida has the highest rate of book challenges and restrictions in school and public libraries. Meanwhile, the owners of Roots Bookstore and Market aim to offer opportunities for the community...
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Broward County is expected to turn away a state grant to start replacing the aging air traffic control tower at North Perry Airport. The grant termination comes as the airport's safety record is under increased scrutiny. (@jake4shore)
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The grant termination comes as North Perry Airport's safety record is under increased scrutiny.
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Lower passenger fares in June led credit rating agency S&P Global to cut its rating on some of Brightline's bonds. The passenger train service hopes to refinance other borrowing, but at higher interest rates. (via @HudsonsView)
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Lower passenger fares in June led credit rating agency S&P Global to cut its rating on some of Brightline's bonds. The passenger train service hopes to refinance other borrowing, but at higher...
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Members of two advocacy groups say arts and culture organizations and events pump $2.1 billion into the local economy each year and support 32,000 jobs. (via @JFRomero001)
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Members of two advocacy groups say arts and culture organizations and events pump $2.1 billion into the local economy each year and support 32,000 jobs.
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Florida Power & Light’s proposed rate hike will have its first hearing on Monday before the Florida Public Service Commission. Ahead of the hearing, consumer activist groups held a press briefing to press the PSC to reject it.
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Florida Power & Light’s proposed rate hike will have its first hearing on Monday before the Florida Public Service Commission. Ahead of the hearing, consumer activist groups held a press briefing to...
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RT @TimPadgett2: Milei shows Trump that populist bullies can triumph without tariffs. My @WLRN commentary.
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COMMENTARY Donald Trump admires Argentine President Javier Milei — so why is he pushing economic policies so divorced from the common-sense approach of what's being called the 'Milei Miracle'?
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Marine researchers from Florida Atlantic University have revealed a new perspective on marine life by exploring the elusive behavior of stingrays.
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Although stingrays and other rays around the world are at a growing risk of extinction, research into their habits has been lacking. "Biologging" is a non-invasive method of tracking animals in the...
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The Trump administration insists this week that scrapping presidential term limits in El Salvador doesn't make authoritarian President Nayib Bukele a dictator. But critics say Bukele's move is straight from Latin America's autocrat playbook.
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A growing number of scammers are targeting senior citizens with more sophisticated schemes to steal their money, says Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, who created a special unit to investigate cyber and economic crimes.
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“From AI-generated scams to cryptocurrency theft and robocalls threatening arrest, these crimes are devastating,” Cordero-Stutz told the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging in a field hearing in...
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RT @TimPadgett2: Donald Trump admires #Argentine President Javier Milei - so why is Trump pushing economic policies so divorced from the co….
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COMMENTARY Donald Trump admires Argentine President Javier Milei — so why is he pushing economic policies so divorced from the common-sense approach of what's being called the 'Milei Miracle'?
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Report: U.S., Florida immigration detention numbers are much higher than ICE stats (via @jake4shore)
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Report finds that local jails and U.S. Marshals Service contribute to greater immigration detention numbers in US and Florida, beyond what ICE reports.
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Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Anthony Rodriguez is convening what he calls “a rare meeting” outside the commission’s regular meeting schedule “to identify immediate budget cuts and reduce government waste.” .
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Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Anthony Rodriguez is convening what he calls “a rare meeting” outside the commission’s regular meeting schedule “to identify immediate budget cuts and reduce...
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Mexican R&B innovator Girl Ultra to debut new electronic sound in Miami (@natu_tweh)
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Mariana de Miguel, better known as Girl Ultra, has helped shape Mexican R&B. Now, she's expanding her sound with a new single Tomás, produced by Canadian duo Chromeo. She kicks off her U.S."Blushing"...
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💭 COMMENTARY | "Donald Trump admires Argentine President Javier Milei — so why is Trump pushing economic policies so divorced from the commonsense approach of what's being called the Milei Miracle?"
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COMMENTARY Donald Trump admires Argentine President Javier Milei — so why is he pushing economic policies so divorced from the common-sense approach of what's being called the 'Milei Miracle'?
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Firefighters union threatens to sue Miami-Dade over proposed budget (via @JoshCeb)
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The Metro Dade Firefighters Union takes issue with a proposal to have Fire Rescue take on the full cost of Air Rescue helicopters in the upcoming budget.
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RT @TimPadgett2: Jamaica still won't de-criminalize being LGBTQ. Could a feature film prompt change? Our @WLRN report..
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Jamaican-born author and filmmaker Max-Arthur Mantle hopes a screen version of his gay coming-of-age novel — controversially titled "Batty Bwoy!" — will help make his homophobic home island LGBTQ-l...
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RT @TimPadgett2: Milei shows Trump that populist bullies can triumph without #Tariffs. My @WLRN commentary.
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COMMENTARY Donald Trump admires Argentine President Javier Milei — so why is he pushing economic policies so divorced from the common-sense approach of what's being called the 'Milei Miracle'?
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Lake Worth group opposes downtown museum plan (via @wilkinebrutus)
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Lake Worth Beach officials are proposing a 33,000 square-foot museum and mixed-use art campus to be located downtown — with a price tag at around $19 million.
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