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A bill that would for the first time create requirements around homeschooling in Connecticut overcame bipartisan opposition to clear the Education Committee Wednesday.The vote took place one week after a lengthy, and at times emotional, public hearing on House Bill 5468, which drew hundreds of speakers and thousands of pieces of written testimony, most against. Four Democrats joined all 16 Republicans in voting against the bill, with 26 Democrats voting in favor.Before the vote, Republicans subjected the bill to withering criticism, while proponents — primarily Education Committee co-Chair Jennifer Leeper, D-Fairfield — pushed back.The legislation took shape as concerns grew…
The Trump administration on Friday laid out a legislative framework for a singular policy for AI in the United States. The framework would centralize power in Washington by preempting state AI laws, potentially undercutting the recent surge of efforts from states to regulate the use and development of the technology. “This framework can only succeed if it is applied uniformly across the United States,” reads a White House statement on the framework. “A patchwork of conflicting state laws would undermine American innovation and our ability to lead in the global AI race.” The framework outlines seven key objectives that prioritize…
March 20 (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it has notified manufacturers of certain Parkinson’s disease treatments to update their prescribing information with a new warning about a potential risk of seizures.The drugs containing the ingredients carbidopa or levodopa should state that they can cause vitamin B6 deficiency and seizures associated with it, the health regulator said.Carbidopa and levodopa are almost always taken together to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, a progressive nervous system disorder that occurs when brain cells produce insufficient dopamine, leading to tremors, stiffness and slow movement.The FDA said it conducted a…
Anthropic’s Claude has already conquered tech stocks. Its users are wondering if they are now in its path. Loading audio narration… Roughly 81,000 Claude users around the world participated in an anonymous survey where they told an AI interviewer their hopes and fears for the future of AI.”I can’t get a job in my field… you can just ask an AI tool for guidance,” a freelance software engineer based in the US told the survey. “My whole career is built on expertise that is now a click away.”The worried vibes align with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s prediction that AI will…
We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article.In his latest book, “The Meaning of Your Life” (to be published March 31 by Portfolio), New York Times bestselling author Arthur C. Brooks writes of a cultural crisis: an increase in anxiety and depression, concurrent with a rise in social media use, that is impinging upon our ability to find purpose in life, during what he terms an “Age of Emptiness.”Read an excerpt below, and don’t miss Brooks on “CBS Sunday Morning” March 22!”The Meaning of Your Life” by Arthur C. BrooksPrefer to listen? Audible has a 30-day free…
March Madness is here, which makes it the perfect excuse to upgrade your TV setup for the ultimate tournament watch party. After testing tons of TVs as a professional reviewer, I’ve learned that some models simply handle sports better than others. The best TVs for sports combine bright, punchy picture quality with large screen sizes, so fast-paced action stays clear and immersive rather than looking dim or blurry.If you want a premium pick, the Samsung S95F OLED is one of the best sports TVs you can buy right now. Its excellent anti-reflective screen makes a big difference when you’re watching…
Leaders of Jehovah’s Witnesses are modifying their prohibition on receiving blood transfusions on religious grounds, now allowing members to decide whether to allow their own blood to be drawn and stored in advance for such things as a scheduled surgery with a risk of significant blood loss.But the organization is retaining its wider prohibition against receiving transfusions of others’ blood — a procedure routinely used with patients after accidents, violence or other blood loss. This long-held prohibition is one of the most distinctive and controversial teachings of the movement, which is headquartered in New York state and well-known for its…
Friday marks the first day of spring in the United States, bringing new life and beautiful colors. In Georgia, spring also means a dusting of yellow over everyone and everything.Those who suffer from seasonal allergies won’t be out smelling the roses anytime soon thanks to an incredibly high pollen count, or the amount of pollen density in the air.It can cause runny noses and itchy eyes and make springtime generally unpleasant to allergy sufferers.Here’s what pollen count really is and how to check the levels this spring.What is pollen count?The daily pollen count, often shared in weather forecasts or by…
Three people were taken to a hospital after a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles encountered turbulence shortly before landing in Sydney on Friday, health officials in Australia said.Paramedics assessed five people and transported three to the city’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for further treatment, a spokesperson for the New South Wales Ambulance Service confirmed to NBC News.They suffered “minor injuries” and remained in stable condition, the spokesperson added.“The patients have asked that no details be provided to the media,” a spokesperson for the Sydney Local Health District said in a separate email.“The most common cause for turbulence on…
HBO Max’s enormously popular television series “The Pitt” is receiving plaudits for its realistic depiction of the trials and tribulations of health care in an urban emergency room.Now in its second season, which premiered on Jan. 8, 2026, the show follows Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch (played by Noah Wyle) and his colleagues through a single 15-hour clinical shift, divided into one-hour episodes. The team treats patients against a backdrop of all-too-common American societal plagues, from substance use disorder to medical bankruptcies and mass shootings.Spoiler alert: About halfway through the season, Dr. Robby and the staff at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma…