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A bedroom of the Olympic Village in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, photographed in February. The buildings will be cooled with a system of water pipes beneath the floor, rather than air conditioning.

Paris wants an AC-free Olympic Village. Team USA and others aren't so chill with it

The U.S. is among the countries bringing portable AC units to the Paris Olympics this summer since the Athletes' Village won't have any. Many athletes are worried about competing in extreme heat.

"I Voted" stickers from the 2013 Special Mayoral Election are shown.

Florida has nearly all ballots counted on Election Day, while California can take weeks. This is why

California has sought to maximize voter accessibility and participation. Florida has geared its election system toward quick and efficient tabulation.

Are we living in 'Black Mirror?' Apple Vision Pros may make it feel that way

Videos of Apple's new mixed-reality headset being used behind the wheel have led to concerns about distracted driving. Experts say they pose dangers since they don't perfectly reproduce human vision.

Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on May 16, 2024, when the Dow hit 40,000 points for the first time ever.

The Dow Jones hits 40,000 for the first time. What to know about this major milestone

Stock markets received a boost from new data showing inflation is easing. Lower inflation has raised hopes about the U.S. economy — but there are still a lot of unknowns.

In a first, OpenAI removes influence operations tied to Russia, China and Israel

AI tools have helped the people behind influence operations produce more content, but OpenAI says the operations it disrupted didn't gain traction with real people or reach large audiences.

This March 12, 2019, file photo shows the University Village area of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

USC says it is canceling its valedictorian speech because of safety concerns

Asna Tabassum received some backlash about her social media content on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Tabassum said she questions the university's reasoning for canceling the speech.

In the years before the Great Recession, many Americans piled up too much credit card debt. Now, they seem to be a little wiser about using plastic, says Richard Cordray, who heads the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

What do you wish you better understood about your finances or managing your money?

KPBS Midday Edition wants to have a conversation about personal finance and we want to hear from you.

Elisabeth Moss plays British spy Imogen Salter in <em>The Veil.</em>

Elisabeth Moss embraces her best role yet as a secret agent in 'The Veil'

Moss plays a British spy on the trail of a woman who may or may not be a terrorist. As the two begin working together, suspicions swirl on both sides.

For children, a bulky coat and a car seat can be a dangerous pairing.

What to know about keeping children safe — and warm — in the car during the winter

A bulky winter coat underneath a car seat can pose dangers for children. Ahead of winter storms on the East Coast, here are some tips for optimal car safety.

A nor'easter is coming for the Northeast, from Pennsylvania to Maine

The storm is forecast to bring snow, rain and gusty winds across the northeast leading up to Valentine's Day. Up to a foot of snow is expected in some places.

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