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Yeezy Or The Bard: Who's The Best Wordsmith In Hip-Hop?
A data scientist pitted rappers against Shakespeare to see who had the more extensive vocabulary. But he says he isn't trying to make some sweeping statement about the lyrical prowess of hip-hop.
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Medical Cargo Could Be The Gateway For Routine Drone Deliveries
Proposals for drones to carry blood, trauma supplies and lab samples are awaiting approval by the Federal Aviation Administration. If the ideas get a green light, they could usher in a new drone age.
From Taxes To Trans Athletes, Republicans In Kansas Legislature Look To Override Governor's Vetoes
The Democratic governor vetoed several high-profile bills approved by Kansas Republicans, including tax cuts and restrictions on transgender athletes. That sets up possible veto overrides during the final days of the session.
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School Voucher Programs Should Be Clear About Disability Rights, Report Says
Many parents of students with disabilities don't know that if they use a voucher to leave public school, they're often leaving federal protections, too. A new GAO report says someone should tell them.
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Our panelists predict what will be the big hit at next year's Prime Day.
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6 Cleveland Police Officers Are Fired Over Deadly 2012 Chase And Shooting
Last May, Michael Brelo was found not guilty of two counts of voluntary manslaughter — in part, because it was too hard to determine which shots had killed the pair.
Why Nonstop Travel In Personal Pods Has Yet To Take Off
Personal rapid transit was supposed to be the future of public transport: lightweight pods on elevated tracks, on-demand destinations. But funding issues make cities reluctant to change course.
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Missouri Senate District 21
Democrat Jim Bates and Republican Kurtis Gregory are running in Missouri Senate District 21, which covers Cooper, Howard, Lafayette, Ray and Saline counties and part of Clay County. This article is part of the 2024 KC Voter Guide.
What's Keeping Asian-American Lawyers From Ascending The Legal Ranks?
While the number of Asian-American lawyers and law students increased greatly in recent decades, there are few Asian-American lawyers in top positions in the legal field.
Oscar-Winning Actress Patty Duke Dies At 69
Duke, whose real name was Anna Pearce, died early Tuesday morning of sepsis from a ruptured intestine, her agent said.
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