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Cornell teacher participates in AI fellowship program

Amanda Sappie, a Cornell Middle School science teacher, enhances student learning through AI, specifically using Class Companion for personalized feedback. Her participation in an AI fellowship led to improved writing scores and adoption of tools by other teachers, showcasing innovative teaching methods.

Will Australia revisit the deal that led a Pittsburgh firm to depend on the ore beneath its trees?

Alcoa faces increasing opposition in Australia over its mining operations in the Northern Jarrah Forest, highlighting environmental risks to drinking water supplies, amid calls for regulatory reforms and balancing job security with ecological protection.

Alcoa’s Australian refineries drove flight from two towns, and its waste threatens a third

Collette and Richard Sheridan invested in a tourist venture near Alcoa's Pinjarra refinery in Australia, but toxic dust and health issues halted their plans. Residents express concerns about Alcoa's environmental impact and demand accountability for health-related consequences.

How Pittsburgh’s Alcoa is undermining a rare forest to fuel its global aluminum empire

Alcoa’s plans to expand bauxite mining in Australia's Northern Jarrah Forest threaten a unique ecosystem and the livelihood of the Noongar people, who have lived there for 50,000 years. Local opposition grows as scientists warn that further mining could lead to ecological collapse, water contamination and loss of biodiversity.

Overnight flagging operations set for Monday night on McKees Rocks Bridge

Overnight flagging operations on the McKees Rocks Bridge will take place Monday night, affecting traffic from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for milling and paving work. Motorists may experience brief stoppages and should exercise caution.