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CSRA celebrates Juneteenth 2025 with various festivals, events

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www.wjbf.com – D.V. Wise – 2025-06-02 08:33:00

SUMMARY: Juneteenth, a federal holiday since 2021, marks the emancipation of slaves in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, despite the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation. Celebrated as a second “independence” day, numerous events occur across the CSRA in June. Highlights include a Juneteenth Health Forum at Augusta Tech on June 13, a kick-off in Burke County, parades and festivals in Waynesboro and Saluda on June 14, and the Juneteenth Augusta Festival on June 19. Other activities feature a play at the Augusta Museum of History, a Miss Juneteenth Pageant, a Freedom Trail Ride, and a musical in Burke County. All events are open to everyone.

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Bikini robber, bear doorbell, Coldplay kiss cam chaos | FOX 5 News

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www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2025-07-20 11:00:06

SUMMARY: Fox 5 News reports multiple national stories: A deadly Massachusetts assisted-living fire left nine dead and over 30 injured. A Kentucky church shooting killed two after a suspect wounded a state trooper. In New York, a parking dispute turned violent with arrests for assault. Police delivered pizza after a GrubHub driver was arrested. A five-year-old accidentally racked $3,000 in Amazon purchases. In Missouri, a high-speed chase ended in a crash; a Florida kidnapping suspect was caught after the victim’s resistance. Flooding disrupted NYC transit. A Florida teen survived an alligator attack. Bizarre events include a bikini robbery in LA, a bear ringing a doorbell in New Hampshire, and Coldplay kiss cam drama revealing a possible affair.

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University students feel ‘anxious, confused and distrustful’ about AI in the classroom and among their peers

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www.wsav.com – Elise Silva Director of Policy Research at the Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security, University of Pittsburgh – 2025-07-20 10:01:00

SUMMARY: University of Pittsburgh researchers found that while AI tools like ChatGPT are widely used by students for academic tasks, their presence is also reshaping relationships, trust, and emotional well-being in classrooms. Students often turn to AI for support, especially when overwhelmed, but feel guilt, anxiety, and confusion due to unclear rules and fear of judgment or false accusations. Many distrust peers who rely heavily on AI, complicating group work and engagement. The study urges educators to acknowledge these emotional dynamics, clarify expectations, and foster meaningful in-person connections to support student success in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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3 storms down, peak ahead: What to expect this hurricane season

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www.wjbf.com – Miller Hyatt – 2025-07-20 01:19:00

SUMMARY: The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is off to a dangerous start, marked by deadly inland flooding from Tropical Storms Barry and Chantal. Forecasters at Colorado State University still expect an above-average season, predicting 16 named storms, 8 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes. While a late start and Caribbean wind shear have slightly reduced earlier forecasts, warm Atlantic waters and neutral El Niño conditions favor continued storm development. The risk of a major U.S. landfall remains high at 48%. Experts urge residents to prepare for water-related hazards, as rainfall, not wind, has proven the season’s most dangerous feature so far.

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