Ayana Archie
Stories
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So um, why do we say 'um' so much?
Who knew two letters could spark so much conversation? This week, we're breaking down the many uses of "um" and why the word is so controversial.
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Attendees could be in for thunderstorms, dust and hail at this year's Burning Man
These weather patterns are typical for this time of year in Nevada's deserts. Eventgoers should keep an eye on the forecast and prepare for hazardous conditions, the National Weather Service said.
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African Union backs campaign to replace Mercator map that distorts Africa's size
Organizers behind the Correct The Map campaign say the Mercator map's shrinking of Africa minimizes the continent's global influence — and is just plain inaccurate.
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Percentage of Americans who say they drink alcohol hits record low, Gallup says
Gallup, which started tracking Americans' alcohol habits more than 80 years ago, says the drop in drinking rates coincides with Americans' growing concerns that even moderate drinking is unhealthy.
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Say bye-bye to the beeps and boops of AOL's dial-up internet service
AOL debuted the service in 1991. Dial-up has largely been replaced by broadband internet.
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Blame it on the moon. This year's Perseids meteors won't be as visible at their peak
The Perseids meteor shower is the most popular one of the year. The meteors during this time are characterized by bright fireballs and long "wakes," the streak of light and color that follow behind.
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Italy is reviving plans for a bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland. Will it work?
Plans for the bridge were first approved in the 1970s, but have stopped and started over the decades.
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So long, study guides? The AI industry is going after students
Students are increasingly using AI tools to help with — and do — their homework. Here's how older online study services, students and professors are adapting.
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Ozzy Osbourne influenced many aspects of pop culture — especially fashion
Osbourne has come to be known for his "uniform" of about three decades — a long black coat, round sunglasses, a crucifix around his neck. But his style had many iterations before then.
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How effective is 'precooling' your home during off-peak hours? It depends
Does precooling your home work? Yes, no or maybe — depending on who you ask. But don't worry, we also have some other tips to keep you cool this summer.
