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For Older People Who Are Lonely, Is the Solution a Robot Friend?www.nytimes.com New York officials believe a robotic companion called ElliQ, which can discuss complicated subjects, is helping older residents feel less alone. Critics are concerned about data collection.
Will Public Funding For Religious Schools Ease Culture Wars?curmudgucation.blogspot.com The slightly-cranky voice navigating the world of educational "reform" while trying to still pursue the mission of providing quality education.
Biden to announce heat rules as climate-related deaths risewww.politico.com If finalized, they would be the first U.S. regulations to protect workers from dangerous temperatures.
MAGA Gov Candidate’s Ugly, Hateful Rant: “Some Folks Need Killing!”newrepublic.com Mark Robinson, the GOP nominee for governor in North Carolina, has a long history of incendiary comments. But he may have topped himself this time.