Ayana Archie
Stories
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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 Dial-up has largely been replaced by broadband internet.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.
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'Super cooling' means setting your AC higher during off-peak hours. But does it work?
During summer heat, some turn to "super cooling" their homes by turning the thermostat way down in the morning, and raising it during electricity peak hours, to be energy efficient. But does it work?
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Suspect identified in the fatal ambush of 2 firefighters in Idaho
Police on Monday named Wess Roley, 20, as the suspect in the attack. He was found dead late on Sunday, according to law enforcement.
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Goliath the Galápagos tortoise celebrated his first Father's Day and 135th birthday
Goliath had been paired with several female tortoises before, in hopes of producing a hatchling, but the process wasn't successful until earlier this month.
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No Kings protests against Trump launch nationwide to coincide with military parade
The coalition of organizations behind the protests say the parade is being fueled by Trump's ego. The parade, which is not formally linked to Trump, will mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
