finds

AI is changing the style and substance of human writing, study finds

by

Does money lead to happiness? Researchers from a coalition of West Coast universities were curious how 100 human participants would respond to the age-old question, but not because of their own pursuit of happiness. Instead, the researchers wanted to know how participants’ use of AI systems might sway their (written) answers. The research team found … Read more

In voting process, photo ID gets wide support, Republicans more likely to believe there’s fraud, CBS News poll finds

by

Requiring photo ID to vote and proving citizenship to register both find wide and often bipartisan support.  But that doesn’t mean everyone sees problems with the current voting system. It is often Republicans driving the percentages of those who think there is widespread fraud — and often think it’s specifically in cities and Democratic areas … Read more

Surging U.S. gas prices could erase bigger tax refunds, analysis finds

by

Higher U.S. gasoline prices stemming from the Iran war could effectively wipe out the fatter tax refunds many Americans are expected to collect this year, a new analysis found.  Economists from the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) estimate that the average U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump … Read more

If states ban fluoride, more kids will get cavities and Medicaid costs could soar, study finds

by

Tooth decay can begin very early in a child’s life. If five states ban fluoride in drinking water, the costs to Medicaid for a significant increase in kids with cavities could top $40 million within three years, a new analysis finds. CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, a nonprofit which advocates for fluoridation, used Medicaid claims … Read more

A typical U.S. family needs annual income of $145,000 to thrive, study finds. About half fall short.

by

Roughly half of Americans fall short of the annual income needed to cover their basic needs, according to new research. A U.S. family with children needs about $145,000 in income to be considered economically secure, according to a March 16 report from the Urban Institute. About 49% of Americans live below that financial threshold, the nonpartisan … Read more

Army general left classified maps of Ukraine war on train, watchdog finds

by

The Army general in charge of U.S. assistance to Ukraine in 2024 left classified maps marked “SECRET” describing the war in Ukraine on a train, a Pentagon watchdog found.  In a report issued last week, the Defense Department inspector general found Major General Antonio Aguto, who oversaw U.S. military support for Ukraine from Dec. 2022 … Read more

Utah jury finds Kouri Richins guilty on all charges in husband’s murder

by

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Utah jury finds Kouri Richins guilty on all charges in husband’s murder 12:11 UP NEXT Cadets take down gunman in college classroom 02:00 Surveillance footage captures Michigan synagogue suspect buying fireworks days before attack 02:12 Armed man rams … Read more