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Descendants obtain works of enslaved potter in landmark restitution deal
BOSTON (AP) — Inside the wide mouth of a stoneware jar, Daisy Whitner's fingertips found a slight rise in the clay — a mark she hoped was a trace left behind by her ancestor, an enslaved potter who shaped the vessel nearly 175 years ago in South Carolina.
Standing in the gallery of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston r ... (full story)
Advocacy groups urge parents to avoid AI toys this holiday season
They're cute, even cuddly, and promise learning and companionship — but artificial intelligence toys are not safe for kids, according to children's and consumer advocacy groups urging parents not to buy them during the holiday season.
These toys, marketed to kids as young as 2 years old, are generally powered by AI models ... (full story)
Trump administration announces plan for new oil drilling off the coasts of California and Florida
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, advancing a project that critics say could harm coastal communities and ecosystems, as President Donald Trump seeks to expand U.S. oil production.
The oil industry has been seeking acce ... (full story)
Deflation dangers
Q: What, exactly, is deflation? -- B.S., Draper, Utah
A: It's the opposite of inflation, and it's what you call an economic environment where prices have been falling. That means your income will buy you more goods and services, but it's not all positive -- and deflation can be worse than inflation.
Deflation generally occur ... (full story)
A tough business
Q: I read that Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection. How can airlines run into financial trouble when tickets cost so much? -- J.L., Atlanta
A: It's a notoriously difficult business, for many reasons, and like many airlines before it, Spirit has had a tough time. At some point American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, U ... (full story)