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A collage of posters about the history of immigration conceptualized by the author. Image: Andy Outis/Studio7 / Collage: Jake Wasserman By David Margolick October 28, 2024 The author used photographs from the Library of Congress and collaborated with Andy Outis of Shift7 Studio to create these posters in honor of our immigrant grandparents. When former President Donald Trump describes immigrants as “trash” or “vermin,” the third thing I think of is the ugly strain of xenophobia and intolerance that has always contaminated America’s bloodstream. The second thing is about President Trump’s general dislike. But my firsts are Joseph Margolick, Chena…

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A diverse group of school advocacy and ed-tech industry associations urges federal lawmakers to take a more active role in considering important questions of equity, evidence, and ethical practices related to the role of AI in education. I’m looking for it.In a letter to House and Senate leaders who have focused on artificial intelligence, the groups urge lawmakers to encourage collaboration in schools, just as Congress is seeking to foster collaboration on AI in other industries. It calls for cooperation in promoting cooperation and common policy goals.Several organizations, led by the EdSAFE AI Alliance and the Software & Information Industry…

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In 2014, British philosopher Nick Bostrom published a book about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) with the ominous title “Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, and Strategies”. This has proven to be highly influential in promoting the idea that advanced AI systems, or “superintelligence” more capable than humans, could one day conquer the world and wipe out humanity. Proven. Ten years later, Sam Altman, head of OpenAI, says superintelligence could be “thousands of days” away. A year ago, Altman’s OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever established a team internally to focus on “secure superintelligence,” but he and his team are now building their own…

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Manhattan real estate attorney Peter Zinkovetsky (https://www.avenuelawfirm.com/what-does-clear-to-close-mean/) explains one of the most important moments in a real estate transaction: Clear to Close. ” sheds light on. ” Condition. In a real estate transaction, the path from offer acceptance to closing can feel like a maze, with many financial and legal hurdles to overcome. As an experienced real estate attorney, Mr. Zinkovetsky breaks down what it means to be “closing clear,” an important term that often comes up late in the process.In Manhattan’s fast-paced real estate market, where time and accuracy are of the essence, understanding when a deal is “obviously…

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MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, GA — The 23rd Accounting Squadron convened financial experts from across the Air Force from Oct. 14 to Oct. 24 to help Airmen and their families submit travel cash-on-delivery tickets following Hurricane Helen evacuations. . The 23rd Wing issued a limited evacuation order to provide relief to Airmen whose homes became uninhabitable during the initial recovery period after the hurricane made landfall on Sept. 27, 2024. These affected Airmen are now focused on submitting vouchers and processing refunds. . To address the increasing number of voucher submissions and complex submission requirements, the 23rd CPTS has…

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Monday, October 28, 2024 Media Contact: Hallie Hart | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-1050 | Hallie.hart@okstate.edu When Trevor Friesen arrives for an interview with an internship recruiter or scholarship committee, he doesn’t have to guess where the conversation will lead. The Spears School of Business junior from Edmond, Okla., lists three majors and many academic accomplishments on his resume, but one unusual item stands out as an icebreaker. “If you don’t bring it up within the first five minutes of the interview, it’s bound to come up,” Friesen said. Whenever he has the chance, Friesen eagerly reflects on the spring 2024…

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CNN — The fate of Rudy Giuliani’s primary residence, a $3.5 million condo in Palm Beach, Florida, is now in the hands of a federal judge in Manhattan. The former New York City mayor and prominent political defender of Donald Trump is currently staying in a Palm Beach condominium where a judge will decide whether creditors can foreclose on it. During that time, Judge Lewis Lehman said, any activity that might undermine its value is prohibited. Monday’s court hearing. The development of Mr. Giuliani’s debt dispute comes as two Georgia election officials have filed a lawsuit against Mr. Giuliani in…

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WESTHAMPTON BEACH, N.Y. – The New York Air National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing presents its new HH-60W Jolly Green II Search and Rescue Squadron during a ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base on Oct. 25. officially announced the arrival of The aircraft will replace the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter previously operated by the wing. New high-tech helicopters are more capable than the aircraft they replace. “This is an important opportunity to reflect on where we are as an organization and where we are headed,” said Col. Sean P. Fitzgerald, commander of the 106th Rescue Wing.…

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One of the mobilizations within the framework of the Navarra teachers’ strike of September 26th. (Iñigo Uriz | FOKU) This Tuesday, teachers in Navarre are facing their second day of strike in a month, after a period of negotiations with the Ministry of Education was not long enough to cancel the day. All public sector unions are calling on teachers to stand down and take to the streets to demand, among other things, lower ratios, less bureaucratic burdens and better pay. The department held its first strike on September 26, and has been discussing the issue with its advisor Carlos…

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Last month, the Maine Department of Education (Maine DOE) launched the nation’s first project to bring a collection of children’s picture books about race, diversity and immigration to every public school in the state. [RELATED: Maine Education Chief: “Academic Learning” Takes Backseat to Social-Emotional, Gender, and Race…] The initiative, called “The Pine Project’s Welcoming Libraries,” is a collaboration between the Maine Department of Energy and the Portland-based nonprofit I’m Your Neighbor Books. “By increasing access to and engagement with children’s literature for immigrants and new generations, I’m Your Neighbor Books fosters welcoming behaviors and builds a sense of belonging in…

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