FTC launces inquiry into AI chatbots acting as companions and their effects on children

The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies about the potential harms to children and teenagers who use their AI chatbots as companions. The FTC said it has sent letters to Google parent Alphabet, Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms, Snap, Character Technologies, ChatGPT maker OpenAI and... Read More.

Monarch Butterfly Migration: How Oklahomans can help vital pollinators during annual journey

OKLAHOMA CITY - Across North America, monarch butterfly populations will begin their journey southward to warmer winter climates in Mexico, travelling across much of the United States, including Oklahoma, along their route. The annual migration of monarch butterflies, a welcome sight in Oklahoma, has seen a significant decrease in participants due to habitat... Read More.
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US electric grids under pressure from energy-hungry data centers are changing strategy

By MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — With the explosive growth of Big Tech's data centers threatening to overload U.S. electricity grids, policymakers are taking a hard look at a tough-love solution: bumping the energy-hungry data centers off grids during power emergencies. Texas moved first, as state lawmakers try to protect residents in the... Read More.

Watch Ponca City Football @ Will Rogers

The Cats are away against Will Rogers. If you can’t make it to the game in person, we’ll have live streaming video available at the link below with Jordan Woodruff’s broadcast audio from 100.7FM KPNC. Pregame coverage will begin on the radio at approximately 6:00pm, with the web stream beginning at 6:45, and kickoff... Read More.
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Marland’s Grand Home Events in September

The Listen and Learn is a free event. Show up and learn about Art through polymer clay with Betty Scott. The 101 Roundup is a time to come and swap stories about the 101. Almost daily, people come and share stories of family members and friends with 101 connections. They can share their stories with each... Read More.

Analyst Matthew Dowd loses his MSNBC job following his Charlie Kirk commentary

Matthew Dowd, chief campaign strategist for the Bush-Cheney 2004 presidential campaign, speaks at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock, Ark., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston, File) Political analyst Matthew Dowd is out of a job at MSNBC after his on-air comment following conservative activist Read More.

Oklahoma raid uncovers illegal marijuana operation; 7 detained, 2 in ICE custody

CUSHING, OKLA. — On Wednesday morning, September 10,  the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics' Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) executed a search warrant at Ethereal Green, located at 6505 W. 9th Street, as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal activities and multiple violations at the grow operation. Photo courtesy of Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics During the raid, OBN... Read More.
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