Big Lots Is Reopening 60 Stores—Here Are the States Getting Them Back

Image by Big Lots In a current state of the world filled with store closures, downsizing, and bankruptcies, it’s rare to hear the words reopening and expansion. But Big Lots is defying the trend—and in a big way. The national discount retailer announced that it will reopen 60 previously shuttered locations across multiple states, breathing…

In order to have conversations — start by singing : Shots

Coty Raven Morris conducts the combined Rose and Thorn Choirs singing an African piece called “Modimo” at the From the Dust concert performed at First Congregational Church in Portland in November, 2023. Chad Lanning for Portland State University hide caption toggle caption Chad Lanning for Portland State University As a young child in New Orleans,…

Duolingo Will Replace Contract Workers With AI, CEO Says

Duolingo is adopting an “AI-first” approach to its business, and the language learning platform will reduce its reliance on human contract workers as it assigns AI their responsibilities. In a memo to employees on Monday, Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn detailed the company’s official “AI-first” stance. “AI is already changing how work gets done,” Ahn…

Duolingo Will Replace Contract Workers With AI, CEO Says

Duolingo is adopting an “AI-first” approach to its business, and the language learning platform will reduce its reliance on human contract workers as it assigns AI their responsibilities. In a memo to employees on Monday, Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn detailed the company’s official “AI-first” stance. “AI is already changing how work gets done,” Ahn…

Man abducted San Fernando found dead tied to post in Aloguinsan

Police process the crime scene where the body of a dead San Fernando resident was found tied to an electric post in Aloguinsan town, southwestern Cebu. | Contributed photo via Paul Lauro CEBU CITY, Philippines — A San Fernando, Cebu resident, who was last seen being forced to board a black vehicle by unidentified men…