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What two Hamilton County studies reveal about AI in the classroom
Thousands of students in Hamilton County Schools participated in two studies looking at how artificial intelligence tools affect learning, with researchers saying student success hinged less on access to AI tools than how they ultimately were used.

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New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections
A New Mexico jury on Friday found Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections on the platform in the latest legal setback against the social media giant that has already cost it billions of dollars.

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A reprieve from rising oil prices helps US stocks finish the week higher
A cooldown in oil prices on Friday helped release some of the pressure that’s built up on Wall Street, and U.S. stocks closed out their first winning week in the last three.

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Why bond yields are rising and why everyone should care
Nearly everyone will feel the impact of what's going on in the bond market, no matter how far away and abstract it may seem.

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Federal court says Pentagon can label Anthropic a supply chain risk
In the latest twist in Anthropic's dispute with the Pentagon, a federal appeals court on Friday rejected the artificial intelligence lab's challenge to the government's labeling of it as a supply chain risk.

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Slotkin ban on Chinese cars stalls amid Xi visit, but could pass soon
A bipartisan duo of senators from Michigan and Ohio fell short of getting unanimous support for a bill banning Chinese vehicles from the United States, but they expressed optimism about passing the legislation in the days ahead.

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Costco clinches $184M in tariff refunds, with more expected
Costco confirmed it received $184 million in tariff refunds, with more on the way, according to its latest earnings call.

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EU vows to defend its stand against X after the US backs a court challenge from Elon Musk
The European Union's executive arm said Friday it's prepared to defend a 120 million euro ($137 million) fine against the social media platform X after the U.S. government threw its support behind a legal effort by Elon Musk this week to have the case dismissed.

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Volkswagen to recall 2.86 million VW, Audi models over potential steering problem
Volkswagen Group said Friday it is recalling 2.86 million Volkswagen and Audi branded vehicles as a precautionary measure over a screw whose failure could cause a loss of steering.

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Chattanooga businesses grapple with new hemp limits to take effect July 1
With the highest concentration of hemp shops per capita of any Tennessee city, Chattanooga is home to a variety of businesses bracing for a…
