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19th annual Dream Golf Tournament
SUMMARY: The Gulf Coast Dream Program hosted its 19th annual Charity Golf Tournament in Biloxi, Mississippi, benefiting people with disabilities. The program offers over 20 activities to more than 500 athletes for free, relying heavily on this tournament for funding. Volunteers and local businesses support the event, fostering camaraderie among participants. Executive Director highlighted the excitement of new athletes joining, while long-time supporter Kelsi Dungan emphasized forming friendships. Planet Fitness manager Natalie Kirk praised the program, noting the positive impact of hiring athletes. The program encourages registration and volunteer involvement to continue its mission of enhancing lives.
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A decades-long peace vigil outside the White House is dismantled after Trump’s order
SUMMARY: Law enforcement removed a peace vigil outside the White House after over 40 years, following President Trump’s order amid clearing homeless encampments in D.C. Volunteer Philipos Melaku-Bello, who maintained the vigil, said officials wrongly labeled it a shelter, violating First Amendment rights. The White House called the vigil a “hazard” and part of Trump’s “beautification” efforts. The vigil, started in 1981 by activist William Thomas to promote nuclear disarmament, is the longest continuous U.S. anti-war protest. Trump ordered its removal after a conservative correspondent described the tent as an “eyesore” and potential security risk, claims Melaku-Bello disputes.
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Duke University pilot project examining pros and cons of using artificial intelligence in college
SUMMARY: As generative AI tools like ChatGPT become widespread in academia, Duke University offers free access to ChatGPT-4 and launched DukeGPT, ensuring privacy and research support. Faculty responses vary: some, like professors Carlson and Engelhard, encourage AI use with transparency, viewing it as a learning aid, while others, especially in humanities, warn it may hinder critical thinking and self-expression. To counter misuse, some faculty have introduced oral presentations and in-class exams. Students find AI helpful for explanations and productivity but caution against over-reliance. The future role of AI in education remains debated, balancing benefits with risks to intellectual growth and academic integrity.
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‘Legend dairy’ man carries ice cream and dry ice up Colorado peak as treat for other hikers
SUMMARY: Over Labor Day weekend, hikers ascending Colorado’s Huron Peak, a 14,000-foot mountain, encountered an unexpected treat: a man dressed in an ice cream cone costume handing out frozen snacks from a 60-pound pack. The ice cream man quickly became a local legend, delighting tired climbers like Blaine and Katie Griffin and Christopher Whitestone’s children. Photos showed him relaxed with a beer, sunglasses, and a fake mustache, earning praise on social media for his stamina and spirit. Though the ice cream eventually ran out, his quirky gesture reminded hikers to enjoy the moment and have fun rather than just focusing on achievements.
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