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Army to spend $2B to build nuclear microreactors at 5 bases as US seeks to ramp up nuclear power
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Army announced Aug. 26 that it plans to add nuclear microreactors at five military bases from New York to Texas as a reliable source of energy independent of the commercial electric grid.
The announcement comes as the Trump administration pushes hard to develop the next generation of nuclear powe ... (full story)
One Tech Tip: How to keep your child’s tablets, laptops from becoming distractions from schoolwork
Tablets and computers have become crucial school supplies for many students. But the same devices children use to read text, write essays, solve math problems or research history projects can also offer distractions in the form of games, social media and web browsing.
It can be a challenge for parents to figure out how to help c ... (full story)
California and the federal government battle over hospice fraud, as victims lose coverage and care
LOS ANGELES (AP) — At 71 and a few years into retirement, Linda Henry felt like she was in good health, and only went to her doctor in Southern California for the occasional checkup.
So it was a shock when she found out in 2024 that she had been enrolled in hospice, a specialized end-of-life care usually provided to people ... (full story)
Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta’s new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kids under 18 will soon see a host of changes to their Instagram and Facebook experiences thanks to a historic $18 billion settlement Meta Platforms reached Aug. 26 with 48 U.S. states.
Besides the money, which will be paid out over a decade, Meta has agreed to strengthen its age estimates to keep ki ... (full story)
Dolly Parton built a better world, with rhinestones and songs
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NEW YORK (AP) — There are few inalienable truths: Everyone was born, everyone will die, and everyone loved Dolly Parton.
Larger-than-life at 5-foot-nothing, the country star, actor, philanthropist, entrepreneur and theme park enthusiast who died Aug. 25, transcended celebrity in rhinestones and fringe. She was embraced by ... (full story)