Welcome to Friday, May 26th, backpacks and satchels... 

It's time to brush up your knowledge on AAPI month. 

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is a commemorative event celebrated each May. AAPI Month pays homage to the historical and cultural contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and raises awareness about current issues facing their communities.

Do you care about AAPI issues? Be sure to vote!

Microsoft president urges lawmakers to control AI

Microsoft’s president Brad Smith endorsed a set of regulations for artificial intelligence as the company, like many of its competitors, is navigating concerns from the public and government regarding the technology’s risks. Many have questioned the validity of the AI developers calling for regulation, criticizing the tech leaders for attempting to shift the blame onto the government.

Are you skeptical of Microsoft's push to regulate AI?

Far-right Oath Keepers founder guilty in Jan. 6 trial

Founder Steward Rhodes of the far-right militia, the Oath Keepers, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for seditious conspiracy for his role in the Jan. 6 attack. The judge told Rhodes that he posed a continuous threat to the government.

What do you think of the sentence?

Meta hit with record fine for data protection violations

Meta was found guilty of violating Europe's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) laws and fined 1.2 billion euros, equivalent to USD 1.3 billion. The ruling marks one of the most significant penalties since the European Union enacted the data protection laws five years ago.

Should the U.S. have a version of GDPR?

New York City is sinking under its own weight

A new study found that New York City is sinking under the weight of its buildings, with climate change and sea level rise contributing to the process. The study found that the mass of the 1,084,954 buildings across NYC's five boroughs is 1.68 trillion pounds.

Are you concerned about sinking cities?

POLL: Nashvillians, What Concerns You the Most?

Nashville residents, we're eager to hear your thoughts and concerns about the city.

We're all ears...With the Nashville mayoral election coming up, what are you most concerned about in your city? 

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Today is World Dracula Day. We will leave it to you to decide what to do with that.

—Emma Kansiz 

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