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A robot is beating human pros at table tennis. Its maker calls it a milestone for machines

Sony says it is the “first time a robot has achieved human, expert-level play in a commonly played competitive sport in the physical world — a longstanding milestone for AI and robotics research.” The custom-built robot has eight joints that direct its movements, or degrees of freedom, enabling it to …

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More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool, with California's surge leading the way

“Universal TK ... is a real win, but it’s also just the start of the work and not the end …

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Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls

Technomar, the management company behind the Liberian-registered Epaminondas, said it was “approached and fired upon by a manned gunboat” off …

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Idaho awards $1.8 million to Lewiston for drinking water project

Sometimes called “forever chemicals,” PFOS and PFOA have commonly been used to make clothes, carpet, fabric, cookware and furniture resistant …

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Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

News of Scott’s death came during the Congressional Black Caucus’ weekly luncheon on Capitol Hill. The Black Caucus’ chair, Rep. …

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U.S. Education Secretary rallies Coeur d’Alene charter students

During a press conference following the school assembly, McMahon talked about the push to close her department. “The Department of …

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Country star Walker Hayes to headline Northwest Montana Fair concert

Known for hit songs including “Fancy Like,” “AA,” and “You Broke Up With Me,” Walker Hayes has become one of …

DAILY INTER-LAKE

Pole fires cause morning outages

EPHRATA — Pole fires are causing outages across Grant County, according to a statement from the Grant PUD. Crews are …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD

Crosstown Baseball: Never a doubt

Dillon Wink etched his name in the Crosstown history books for years to come.

DAILY INTER-LAKE

Keeping Score: Columbia Falls baseball explodes in 15-4 win

Columbia Falls baseball is heating up — and in this episode of Keeping Score, we sit down with Wildcats standouts …

DAILY INTER-LAKE

Benefiting all members of WFSA

In 2026 residents of the Whitefish Fire Service Area will pay the city of Whitefish $374,909 for fire protection, per …

WHITEFISH PILOT

Joye Lucas

Joye Ann Mott Lucas, 96, was born on Oct. 23, 1929, the day the U.S. stock market crashed, in Spokane, …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD

Community events you may have missed

The City of Columbia Falls will have an open house on its sewer and water capacity and how much it …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

Poachers allegedly killed deer, cut off their heads, stomped on them

A pair of men are facing a slew of charges in Flathead County District Court after getting caught allegedly spotlighting …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS

Tennis does well against AA Glacier, Flathead on the road

Columbia Falls downed the Glacier boys last Tuesday, while the Wolfpack girls took a 5-3 victory over the Wildkats at …

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS