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kpbs.org > news > education > 03/27/2026 > getting-into-a-uc-or-cal-state-requires-these-classes-almost-half-of-students-dont-take-them

Getting into a UC or Cal State requires these classes. Almost half of students don’t take them

2+ hour, 50+ min ago  (1684+ words) High school seniors across California are anxiously awaiting word on their public university acceptances. But thousands of other soon-to-be graduates are virtually locked out. A key reason? Nearly half haven't taken the required classes. Statewide, 54% of high school students pass…...

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kpbs.org > podcasts > kpbs-midday-edition > the-ethics-of-ai-from-policing-to-healthcare

The ethics of AI, from policing to healthcare

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (274+ words) S2: Thanks so much for having me. S1: Glad to have you here. S1: Hmm. And tell me more about that. S1: Hmm. Well , while flawed , one argument for using AI in policing is to improve police burnout by automating systems. S1: Hmm. You know…...

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kpbs.org > news > science-technology > 09/16/2025 > on-9-16-25-celebrate-a-date-of-mathematical-beauty

On 9/16/25, celebrate a date of mathematical beauty

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (544+ words) Once a century, a very special day comes along. That day is today " 9/16/25. Pi Day (3/14) often comes with sweet treats; Square Root Day (4/4/16 or 5/5/25, for example) has a certain numerical rhyme. But the particular string of numbers in today's date…...