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West prepares for extreme measures to relieve pressure on Colorado River
4+ hour, 28+ min ago (214+ words) Nearly three-quarters of the water in the Colorado River system is used for irrigation. Kyle Roerink, executive director of water conservation group Great Basin Water Network, just finished looking through the latest federal report. "This is the scariest thing I…...
It's been a rough couple of years for utility bill increases. Here's why it's about to get worse.
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (378+ words) Fresh data from energy nonprofit Power Lines and Ipsos this week says utilities requested $9. 4 billion in rate hikes in the first quarter of 2026. It's been a rough couple of years for utility bill increases, and it's not about to get…...
States are getting crypto'curious
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (151+ words) At least 19 states have either passed or considered legislation that would allow state governments to invest in cryptocurrency or other digital assets, according to Liz Farmer, senior officer at Pew Charitable Trusts. State governments invest their money a lot like…...
The K-shaped economy in and around New Mexico, right off Route 66
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (758+ words) The area around Albuquerque has long been a hub for scientific and technological development. This appears to be true for AI, too, but the full picture of this regional economy is much more complex. It's the 100th anniversary of Route 66, a…...
A view of the U. S. economy from Route 66 " 100 years on
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (520+ words) Turns out you can learn a lot about the U. S. economy traveling along this iconic highway. On this 100th anniversary year of what's called the "Mother Road," I wanted a more immersive, updated view of the U. S. economy by traveling a length of…...
Bipartisan bill would help parents to monitor kids' social media for harmful activity
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (177+ words) Sammy's Law would require social media apps to allow access from third-party software that lets parents check children's online profiles and direct messages for signs of cyberbullying, illicit drug use and other online harms. We've become used to data from…...
New Mexico to become first state to offer free universal child care
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (234+ words) Starting in November, New Mexico will offer free care to all families regardless of their income. New Mexico is set to become the first U. S. state to offer universal child care. Starting in November, it will offer free care to all…...
How hot is inflation? It really depends on where you live
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (425+ words) In San Diego, prices rose at 4% during the year ending in July. But in Dallas, inflation was less than 1%. Overall inflation held steady at 2. 7% on an annual basis, according to the July consumer price index. Core inflation " that's prices excluding…...
Police use new AI tool that can identify someone without facial features
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (102+ words) Unlike traditional facial recognition technology, which uses clear facial characteristics, this new tool tracks body features and accessories, says James O'Donnell, AI reporter at MIT Technology Review. Facial recognition systems use artificial intelligence to analyze patterns in faces, and they've…...