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Artificial Intelligence Degree Programs to be Available at Oklahoma Universities
OKLAHOMA CITY – Students at some of Oklahoma’s public colleges and universities will soon be able to pursue undergraduate degrees in artificial intelligence. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved artificial intelligence degree programs at Rose State College, Southwestern Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma on June 4. While some universities have […]
'Twisters' coming back to 4DX: How to catch the blockbuster and 1996 'Twister' in Oklahoma
If you didn't get to experience "Twisters" in the viral, highly immersive format 4DX, you'll have another chance soon. Regal theaters will rerelease "Twisters" as well as the first 1996 installment "Twister" in 4DX for one week, starting Aug. 30. Tickets will be available to purchase starting today, Aug. 1. ...
Kamala Harris' VP-hopeful Andy Beshear in OKC today for Democratic Party fundraiser
Andy Beshear, vice president-hopeful and democratic Kentucky governor, will be in Oklahoma City Thursday night to speak at the Oklahoma Democratic Party's fundraising event. Beshear is a potential pick to be presumptive Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate as the current vice president vies for the presidency. ...
High temperatures near 100 as hottest month of the year begins
On average, August is the hottest and driest month of the year. Thursday and Friday will get progressively hotter with heat advisories, with a slight chance of showers and storms on Saturday before temperatures slowly heat back up next week.
This company promised to improve health care in Oklahoma jails. Patients in its care have died
This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system. Sign up for their newsletters, and follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and Facebook. ...
Ranking Oklahoma high school football's best defensive backs in 2024 season
The players on this list can quickly shift the momentum in Oklahoma high school football games. From safeties to corners, these guys know how to cover a team’s best offensive stars, create disruptive defense and energize crowds with game-changing takeaways. Here's The Oklahoman's ranking of the state's best running backs, from 10 to 1: ...
Oklahoma Wildlife Department hits back on tribal hunting, fishing license compact
In most places, game wardens routinely check state-issued hunting and fishing licenses, but it’s not that simple in Oklahoma. Historic confusion was again amplified after five Oklahoma tribes announced a cooperative agreement on July 12 to honor each other’s tribal hunting and fishing licenses on each of their respective tribal lands. Last week,...
AM NewsBrief: Aug. 1, 2024
Walters Defends Bible Directive and Announces New Immigration Policy for Schools. State Superintendent Ryan Walters opened Wednesday’s State Board of Education meeting with strong words directed at schools pushing back against his classroom Bible directive. Walters also announced a new policy for schools regarding illegal immigration. At least 13...
Nonprofit offers help and hope to abuse survivors through career training
A woman whose youth was spent in the "crossfire" of domestic abuse created a nonprofit dedicated to helping other abuse survivors. Antoria Gillon, of Dallas, founded an organization called From Ordinary to Extraordinary in 2013. Under her direction, the nonprofit has opened several centers in Dallas and other parts of Texas, offering free...
During 2028 Olympics, Oklahomans should send world a message that they care for the environment
Since Oklahoma City was selected as the host site for softball and canoe slalom during the 2028 Olympics, I’ve wondered how we could share the best of us – known as the Oklahoma Standard – with an international audience. Given the previously unchallengeable power of our oil and gas corporations in our state, this might […]
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