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Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Resurrection Catholic’s Carter Taylor!

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www.wxxv25.com – Ansley Brent – 2024-09-19 22:47:28

SUMMARY: Carter Taylor, a sophomore at Resurrection Catholic, is the WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, showcasing his impressive skills in the Outlaw Late Model racing class. Starting at age eleven in go-karts, Carter quickly ascended to challenging seasoned drivers. Despite being young, he speaks passionately about the sport, emphasizing its complexity and the dedication required. A tri-sport athlete, he also excels in football and bowling, attributing his success to a robust support system, including family, friends, and his coach. Competing for an Outlaw Championship Title and participating in the prestigious Snowball Derby, Taylor’s future in racing looks bright.

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Amazon’s Zoox launches its robotaxi service in Las Vegas

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-14 20:00:00

SUMMARY: Amazon-owned Zoox launched its robotaxi service in Las Vegas, offering free rides in driverless vehicles without steering wheels. After two years of testing, Zoox now allows anyone with its app to request rides to five key locations, traveling up to three miles with four passengers. The free rides will last for several months before transitioning to prices comparable to Uber and Lyft. Zoox, acquired by Amazon for $1.2 billion, aims to compete with Waymo by manufacturing its own robotaxis in California. Currently operating about 50 vehicles, Zoox plans to expand to San Francisco, Austin, and Miami, targeting 10,000 annual robotaxi production.

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Steven Spielberg celebrates ‘awesome’ 50th anniversary ‘Jaws’ exhibition at Academy Museum

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-09-14 12:00:00

SUMMARY: The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles is hosting a 50th anniversary “Jaws” exhibit featuring over 200 original items from Spielberg’s iconic 1975 film. The show includes props such as the ocean buoy from the opening scene, the dorsal fin, a real great white shark’s jaw, and the full-scale mechanical shark “Bruce,” which hangs permanently in the museum. Spielberg praised the exhibit for highlighting the film’s collaborative nature and the crew’s perseverance despite production challenges. The exhibit offers interactive experiences and detailed insights into the making of a blockbuster that transformed Spielberg’s career and movie history.

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Across the US, cities combine art, shade and education to help people beat the heat

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-13 20:00:00

SUMMARY: Sculptor Bobby Zokaites, inspired by enduring Phoenix’s extreme heat, helped create shade art installations to combat rising temperatures. U.S. cities merge art, science, and community to raise heat risk awareness and provide cooling shade, crucial amid climate-driven heat. Phoenix, known for 115+ days over 100°F, features vibrant shade structures with misting systems and educational events promoting heat safety. Technologies like Arizona State University’s MaRTy 3D+ analyze temperature impacts on humans, aiding better shade planning. Meanwhile, Los Angeles showcases “Roots of Cool,” an art exhibit addressing shade inequality and solutions, highlighting shade’s role in reducing heat-related deaths and improving public health equity.

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