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Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
APS cancels last day at Ellis, IJ over 'potential safety concern' to students
May 30—Due to what was termed as a "potential safety concern," at Ellis Middle School, the Austin Public Schools District has made the decision to cancel the last day of school for both Ellis Middle School and IJ Holton Intermediate School. In a letter to district parents, Superintendent Dr. Joey Page made the announcement earlier this morning. "Due to the timing of this report and our need to fully assess the situation, we have made the decision to cancel the last day of school for Ellis Middle School students," Page explained in the letter. "Additionall, IJ Holton, due to its close proximity to Ellis, will also be closed to students." Citing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Page said he was unable to go into details regarding the situation saying only that the district was working with law enforcement to investigate the threat's nature and that it is "taking every precaution to ensure the safety of our community." "All threats of violence — even those made in jest — are taken seriously and may result in student discipline, including possible expulsion and involvement of law enforcement," Page's letter said. Austin Police Chief David McKichan confirmed that the district had reached out to the Austin Police Department, which continues to look into the threats. "Austin Public Schools received information about a potential safety concern involving students at Ellis Middle School. They did contact us to investigate, and that investigation is ongoing," McKichan said in a statement. "We do have two School Resource Officers (SRO) assigned to the school district. One of those is dedicated to the Ellis/IJH joint campus and is assigned this case. The other SRO, and any of our other staff, would of course assist as needed." The letter ended with Page urging parents or their students that if they hear of any threats to call 911 to report it.
USA Today
a day ago
- General
- USA Today
Which word does your state struggle to spell? This list definitely will tell you.
Which word does your state struggle to spell? This list definitely will tell you. Show Caption Hide Caption Chippewa Local speller Zach Yeager prepares for national bee Zach Yeager, a student at Chippewa Junior/Senior High School in Doylestown, is busy preparing for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Oddly, "misspell," a not-particularly easy word to spell, is not on a recently released list of words Americans most often misspell. But as the Scripps National Spelling Bee gets underway, a study by an online tool for Scrabble players and others who play word games, finds that Americans have a hard time spelling a host of other words. Using Google Trends search data from the start of the year through May 19 for "How do you spell ..." and "How to spell ...," analysts found that we definitely can't spell "definitely." We can't separate our impulse to misspell "separate" from search engine inquiries. And we somehow find it necessary to Google the spelling of "necessary." Those are the top three hard-to-spell words, respectively, according to WordUnscrambler's analysis. You won't believe what else is on the list. Or maybe you will. What does a Google analysis reveal about spelling miscues? At least two words with the challenging i-e combination made the list of most-misspelled words: "believe," which came in at No. 4, and "neighbor," at No. 7. There were 33,500 searches for "definitely," 30,000 for "separate" and 29,000 for "necessary." "Through" seems to be a troublesome word, with 28,000 searches. But maybe we can also take some solace in a polarized nation in some other words on the list: We may be complimenting one another a lot, because "gorgeous" is No. 6 on the list. And we obviously care about our "neighbors," even if that e-i-or-i-e thing gives us fits. Google took root with a misspelling Google's own origin story includes a misspelling: Creators Sergei Brin and Larry Page originally called their search engine Backrub. But Page had a better idea (it might have been hard to think of a worse one): googol, or a "1" followed by 100 zeroes, or, if you're into exponents, 10 to the 100th power. Page misspelled it, and Google, the search engine, was born. The search engine's ubiquity, though, has made "google" a verb as well as a proper noun. And that popularity comes in large part because of its utility in helping us find some of our "favorite" (No. 9 on the list of most misspelled words) things. The things we search for most may be some of the things we misspell most often: "business" is No. 8 on the list and "restaurant" is No. 10 for misspelled searches. What do people in your state misspell the most? Alabama, Kansas, New York and Wisconsin all want to be "different," while Arkansans just want a good "quesadilla." Colorado, home to six U.S. military bases, seems to search "sergeant" a lot, and Delaware, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, South Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming are all looking for someone or something that's "beautiful." Californians and Washingtonians (of the state variety) are looking for "appreciation," and people in Montana and New Mexico want to "appreciate" whatever it is that they appreciate. Contrary to their prickly reputations, New Jerseyans like to say "Congratulations," as do the folks in Illinois. Floridians like to "compliment" people. And in Arizona, Kentucky, South Carolina and Virginia, they're just looking for, well, "people." Maine is concerned with "pneumonia," and who can blame them? In Alaska, they can't stop thinking about "tomorrow," and in Connecticut, they're apparently on a strict "schedule." North Carolinians are keeping a "secret," while they're merely "protective" in New Hampshire (and in Texas, where the spelling of "protect" is searched most often). They're evidently practicing their "crochet" skills in Ohio, but practicing "patience" in Oklahoma. No one should be running with "scissors" in Pennsylvania. But folks everywhere, including in Tennessee, should eat their "broccoli" to stay strong. Some states contributed to the top words on the list, including "definitely" (Idaho and Utah), "necessary" (Georgia), "through" (Iowa and Louisiana) and "business" (Oregon). In Indiana, they're wondering what's being "taught," while Nevadans are concerned with "school." Maryland is searching for "character," and Minnesota wants to be "successful." In Michigan, they're starting from "scratch" but feeling the heat in Missouri, where the "temperature" gets warm. Rhode Islanders are curious about what's been "cancelled" and in North Dakota, it's all about the "daughter" (because "son" is pretty easy to spell). It's hard not to envy the people of Hawaii, though, who are thinking about the next "luau." And what's up with you, Vermont? You just want to know how to spell "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious." Don't we all? Do you want to share a slice of Americana with USA TODAY? Contact Phaedra Trethan by email at ptrethan@ on X (formerly Twitter) @wordsbyphaedra, on BlueSky @byphaedra, or on Threads @by_phaedra
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to unlock the Revenant Class in Elden Ring Nightreign?
Elden Ring Nightreign gives you eight character classes, but two of them aren't playable when you first start. The Duchess and the Revenant are locked, and while unlocking the Duchess is tough but straightforward, unlocking the Revenant needs a bit more effort. She's hidden behind a strange relic and a boss fight that tests your skills early on. If you're ready to bring the Revenant into your lineup, here's what you need to do. Find the Besmirched Frame at Roundtable Hold Limveld awaits, Nightfarers.#ELDENRING #NIGHTREIGN is now available. First, you'll need to defeat your first Nightlord during the Tricephalos Expedition. Once that's done, head back to the Roundtable Hold and find the Jar Merchant. This small vendor sells Gestures, Relics, and Relic Holders. Look for a Relic called the Besmirched Frame. It costs 1,500 Murk, which you can earn after Expeditions or by selling extra Relics when customizing your Vessel. If the Besmirched Frame isn't there yet, try unlocking the Duchess first. That usually helps trigger this item to appear in the Jar Merchant's stock. Follow the Ghost to a new fight After buying the Besmirched Frame, open your map of Roundtable Hold. You'll see a new icon appear in the east wing, near the main room. Head to that spot and interact with a ghostly figure that looks like a small doll staring at a painting. A hollow frame, guided by a thread pulled taut by her silence, the slain heed her #ELDENRING #NIGHTREIGN: Touching her sends your character back to the tutorial area in Limveld. But instead of the usual boss, this time you'll fight the Revenant herself, known here as the Night Idol. Boss Fight: The Night Idol This fight is very hard. You'll face the Revenant and three spirit allies: a fast Page with a rapier, a slow but strong Pumpkin Head with a hammer, and a large skeleton torso that stays in the back. You only get three Health Flasks and start the fight at level six with your current class. There's no penalty for losing though. You can retry as many times as needed. Born of sorrow, shaped by the vengeance stirs, the dead rise in #ELDENRING #NIGHTREIGN: The Page will rush at you quickly, so deal with it first. The Pumpkin Head moves slower and is easier to manage. The skeleton stays still but can slam its hand down if you get close. If it's the last spirit left, it will use beam attacks. So you need to decide whether to leave it for last or take it out earlier. The Revenant uses strong incantations like Triple Rings of Light and Rejection. She'll attack from a distance or up close with sharp claws. She's unpredictable, so take your time and stay alert. Try to dodge her spells and chip away at the spirits before taking her down. If you want an easier route, pick Ironeye. His unlimited ammo lets you stay back and take out the enemies safely. Once only the Revenant is left, bait her into charging and strike when she leaves an opening. Revenant class overview After beating the Revenant, you'll return to Roundtable Hold, and she will be unlocked as a new class. She's tricky to play. Her health is low and her strength lies in magic and summoning. Her passive skill, Necromancy, gives her a chance to revive defeated enemies as allies. Her active skill, Summon Spirit, lets her call up three spirits to fight with her. Her ultimate, Immortal March, gives teammates temporary immortality and revives them if they're close to dying. She's not the strongest class, especially in solo boss fights where she can't raise enemies. But in a co-op team, she's a great support option. If you like summoner-style classes and enjoy a challenge, the Revenant might just be your favourite pick.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
STL County to install Pride flags in Clayton
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – St. Louis County announced that it will be installing Pride flags in Clayton on Friday. This announcement is in celebration of Pride Month, which happens every June. St. Louis County Executive Sam Page will be participating in this event alongside other St. Louis County employees, Pride St. Louis and PROMO. The event will be held at 9 a.m. at Memorial Park. 'Displaying these flags has become a tradition of Saint Louis County – one that I'm proudof,' Page said in the release. 'When our LGBTQ+ employees and residents see the flags, I want them to know we see them, support them and welcome them.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
When Google cofounder Larry Page predicted in 2000: 'AI would be the ultimate version of Google'
Google's commitment to artificial intelligence (AI) dates back much further than many may realise. While CEO Sundar Pichai has repeatedly described Google as an 'AI-first' company since 2016, the concept was first outlined by co-founder Larry Page in 2000. At the time, with Google still in its early stages, Page predicted that AI will eventually become the ultimate version of the search engine. Page talked about Google being an AI company when the company was merely two years old. "Artificial intelligence would be the ultimate version of Google," he said, adding, "It would understand, you know, exactly what you wanted. And it would give you the right thing." "And that's obviously artificial intelligence, you know. It would be able to answer any question, basically, because almost everything is on the web, right?," Page explained (via Business Insider). Google operated about 6000 computers in the year 2000 Page stated that Google operated approximately 6,000 computers to maintain around 100 copies of the web. Describing the scale of computation and data storage, Page remarked, "A lot of computation, a lot of data that didn't used to be available." He further emphasised the challenge involved, noting, "From an engineering scientific standpoint, building things to make use of this is a really interesting intellectual exercise. So I expected to be doing that for a while." Key announcements from Google I/O 2025 At this year's Google's annual I/O developer conference, the company showcased the company's intensified focus on AI, unveiling significant AI updates across its product ecosystem. Key announcements included smarter Gemini 2.5 models (Pro with "Deep Think" and an improved Flash), the launch of Google Beam (formerly Project Starline) for 3D video conferencing, and a new $250/month AI Ultra subscription for advanced features. Google also revealed a complete AI overhaul for Search, introduced Android XR for smart glasses (Project Aura), and brought AI-powered Smart Replies to Gmail and real-time translation to Google Meet. Enhancements to the AI Agent (Project Mariner), the universal AI assistant (Project Astra), and more realistic AI video (Veo 3) and image (Imagen 4) generation models underscored Google's AI-first future. Google I/O 2025: AI Ultra tier, AI Mode on Search and more AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
