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1ď¸âŁ Undersea energy: Networks of cables to transmit green energy at high speeds are emerging as a climate solution. Theyâre also reshaping the worldâs future energy wars.
2ď¸âŁ AI voice: NBC will bring a version of famed sportscaster Al Michaels back to the Olympics this summer with an unlikely twist: His voice will be powered by artificial intelligence.
3ď¸âŁ Beauty and grace: At the age of 71, Marissa Teijo became the oldest person to compete in the Miss Texas USA pageant. She said she knew she wouldnât win â she just wanted to inspire other women to be healthy and active.
4ď¸âŁ Precious pigment: For thousands of years, one color stood out above all others. The discovery of a Bronze Age dye workshop reveals the secrets of historyâs most revered hue.
5ď¸âŁ Game on: Following the success of Wordle and Connections, The New York Times is adding another game to its collection. Strands, a word search puzzle, will launch Friday after several months of testing.
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đ Devastating collapse: Part of a home on the Blue Earth River in Minnesota fell into the raging water as flooding threatened the Rapidan Dam. No one was inside at the time.
Top headlines
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1 million
đą Thatâs how many students would be affected if New York City â the nationâs largest school district â decides to ban cell phones as soon as January.
Quotable
â˝ Changing of the guard: Morgan will not be on the US roster for the Olympic Games next month in Paris, a sign that the team is embarking on a new era.
Quiz time
đ˘ Which food from more than 2,000 years ago helped researchers determine the age of the iconic Kyrenia shipwreck off the coast of Cyprus?
A. Olives
B. Almonds
C. Avocados
D. Cherries
âŹď¸ Scroll down for the answer.
Looking ahead
đť Tonight: âThe Bear,â the popular Chicago restaurant drama, returns for its third season with 10 new episodes. Hereâs where things stand.
Good vibes
đ We like to wrap things up on a positive note:
ďťżJudy Garlandâs âTrolley Songâ has found new life online nearly 80 years later as a campy LGBTQ crowd-pleaser and unlikely Pride anthem.
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đ§ Quiz answer: B. Researchers used a stash of ancient almonds to help determine when the vesselâs last voyage took place.
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