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Police Departments Are Turning to AI to Sift Through Millions of Hours of Unreviewed Body-Cam FootagePolice departments in the U.S. invested millions in body-worn cameras to enhance transparency and accountability, especially after a slew of high-profile police killings. However, a series of ProPublica stories reveal that promises of transparency and accountability remain unfulfilled a decade later.
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Gen Z and millennials have an unlikely love affair with their local librariesDespite the prevalent use of social media among Gen Z and millennials, a significant number, 54%, continue to visit local libraries, as revealed by a recent study.
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s moral stance against the Vietnam War offers lessons on how to fight for peace in the Middle EastMartin Luther King Jr. faced political challenges for his anti-war stance during the Vietnam War, breaking silence for peace. His courage in speaking out against violence and advocating for justice still resonates today.
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With higher fees and more ads, streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu are cashing in by using the old tactics of cable TV