On any given weekday, inside an Aurora classroom, you can find students producing their own masterpieces: from singing a cappella duets to scratching over beats, even creating music podcasts talking about their current favorite artists. Each project encompasses the spirit of Denver musical legend Charles Burrell, as part of a school in his namesake. “He broke the barrier,” Burrell Arts …
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February, 2024
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9 February
Microsofts Super Bowl message: Were an AI company now
Microsoft on Sunday is returning to the Super Bowl with a commercial for its AI-powered chatbot — a sign of the company’s determination to shed its image as a stodgy software maker and reorient its products around the promise of artificial intelligence. The minute-longcommercial, posted to YouTube on Thursday, depicts people using their mobile phones to access Copilot, the AI …
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9 February
Finnish airline Finnair ask passengers to weigh themselves before boarding
Finland-based airline Finnair is asking customers for a sensitive piece of personal information before they board flights: their body weight. The airline said it’s collecting the data anonymously from volunteers, and passengers are not required to step on scales to fly with the airline. Those who do will not have their weights shown publicly; only the customer service agent can …
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9 February
10 best 6-year CD rates for February 2024 (up to 4.35% APY)
When it comes to building a solid savings plan, one vital component is finding the right way to maximize the returns on your money. After all, it’s easier to meet your financial goals or cover costly emergencies if you’re regularly depositing money into your savings while earning interest at a high rate. But if you want to get the most …
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9 February
3 great reasons to use your home equity this spring
With just weeks left until spring, many homeowners may be preparing for major projects, repairs and renovations now. Whether it’s installing a new pool, adding another bathroom or replacing a roof, the time to get spring projects in order is now. While many factors will go into the process, the most important is how to fund these projects properly. Fortunately, …
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9 February
Should you open a gold IRA right now?
When it comes to retirement planning, your investment strategy plays a big role. Not only do you need to ensure that you have the right mix of risky and safe investments in your portfolio, but you may need to shift your strategy as you get closer to retirement. After all, if you’re heavily invested in stocks as you near retirement …
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9 February
DNC accuses RFK Jr. campaign and super PAC of colluding on ballot access effort
The Democratic National Committee announced Friday that it is filing a Federal Election Commission complaint against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘s independent presidential campaign and the super PAC supporting him on allegations the two are colluding to get Kennedy ballot access. On Dec. 5, super PAC American Values 2024 announced it would invest $10 million to $15 million in ballot …
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9 February
Social welfare organization or political party? Why No Labels may need a label
For months, the group No Labels has mounted an aggressive ballot access drive, aiming to put a candidate on the 2024 presidential ballot in as many states as possible. No Labels says it wants to give American voters “a better choice” than what seems increasingly likely to be available from the major parties: a rematch between former President Donald Trump …
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9 February
Manhunt for suspect in fatal shooting of deputy and wounding of another in Tennessee
Authorities in eastern Tennessee were searching early Friday for a suspect they say was involved in a shooting that killed one sheriff’s deputy and wounded another. Warrants have been issued for 42-year-old Kenneth Dehart, who is wanted on suspicion of first degree murder, attempted first degree murder and being a felon in possession of a firearm after the Thursday evening …
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9 February
Costco, Trader Joes and Walmart products made with cheese linked to deadly listeria outbreak
A sweeping recall of cheese and other dairy products linked to a lethal listeria outbreak is expanding to include ready-to-eat enchiladas, snacks, dips, dressings, wraps, salad and taco kits sold at major retailers including Amazon, Costco, Sprouts Farmers Market, Trader Joe’s and Walmart. A well-known cheese maker — Wisconsin’s Sargento Foods — is the latest companyknown to have been affected …
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