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The 2027 Chevy Silverado is getting a big upgrade, and it’s not just about looking tougher. It’s packed with stronger engines, a sleek new look, and tech that makes driving easier. The truck will hit the market by the end of the year, but prices aren’t out yet. Chevy says it’s the most powerful Silv

business

Nevada’s quiet jobs boom driven by lithium and worker moves from California

Nevada isn’t the first place people picture when they think about big economic shifts, but the numbers tell a different story. Between 2025 and 2026, the state’s workforce grew faster than anywhere else in the U. S. —1. 9%, compared to a national average of just 0. 2%. For a small state with only 1%

technology

The Real Power Behind AI: Why Electricity is the New Gold Rush

Two years ago, NVIDIA wasn’t just a gaming company—it was a sleeping giant. Today, it’s the most valuable business ever, and early investors are counting their lucky stars. A $10, 000 bet in early 2023 would now be worth over $130, 000. The secret? They spotted a bottleneck before anyone else did.

New Vet Service Brings Care to Arkansas Farms

Arkansas State University just opened a special vet service that drives out to farms instead of making animals come to the clinic. This means farmers no longer have to transport large animals like horses or cattle for routine check-ups or emergencies. Two vets, including Dr. Trey Neyland, will visit

Can young kids learn AI without staring at screens all day?

Eight-year-old Matthew didn’t sit in front of a computer when he first tried AI. Instead, he grabbed a pencil and worked with friends to brainstorm a song for their youth center’s end-of-program party. Together they chose a piano tune and wrote lyrics about an island celebration. Their instructor la

Alaska’s Court Battle Over a New Charter School

The acting attorney general has taken the Fairbanks district to Alaska’s highest court, demanding that it open a charter school that the district had previously turned down. This move follows a recent judge’s refusal to force the district to start the school, citing lack of immediate harm and financ

Cheating in the Age of AI: A New Game for Students and Teachers

In recent months, videos on TikTok and YouTube have shown how students can use “humanizers” and “autotypers” to make AI‑generated work look like it was written by a person. These tools rewrite text so it sounds less mechanical and add fake typos or slow typing patterns, tricks that help students sli

technology

Nvidia CEO Says AI Can Make Life Better – But It Needs Rules

The boss of the chip giant Nvidia, Jensen Huang, told reporters in Texas that artificial intelligence could speed up science and jobs if society adapts. He said people should use AI more, but also warned that new rules are needed to keep it safe. Huang thinks the tech can help ordinary folks do c

finance

Micron’s Memory Surge: Why Wall Street Is Betting Big

Micron Technology has seen its shares jump almost three times since the start of the year, thanks to a boom in AI‑driven demand for memory chips. Investors are keenly watching the company’s Q3 earnings, scheduled for June 24, to see if the upward trend continues. Analysts from major firms have lift

art

Garden Art Walk Turns South Bend’s West Side into a Living Canvas