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Celia Cruz, the ‘Queen of Salsa’ now has her own Barbie – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
SUMMARY: Mattel has released a Barbie doll inspired by the late Cuban-American salsa singer, Celia Cruz, as part of the Inspiring Women Series. The doll, which went on sale at the start of Hispanic Heritage Month 2023, features Cruz in a bright red mermaid dress with her hair styled in a glamorous bun. Cruz, known as the “Queen of Salsa,” achieved great success during her career, winning multiple awards and accolades. She passed away in 2003 but remains an influential figure in Hispanic culture. National Hispanic Heritage Month was established in 1968 and now spans from September 15 to October 15.
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Take our survey: Help KXAN understand what you think of AI use in newsrooms
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KXAN is surveying viewers to understand their thoughts on newsrooms using artificial intelligence (AI) in their workflows. Currently, KXAN does not use generative AI and is developing policies for its use. The feedback will guide KXAN and provide insights to other newsrooms. Selected by Trusting News and the Online News Association, KXAN aims to gauge community comfort levels with AI in journalism. Generative AI, capable of creating content from prompts, has become prominent. Despite advancements, it can still produce errors. Viewers can participate in the survey and share further insights via email. Take the Survey.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard speaks out in 1st TV interview since announcing pregnancy
SUMMARY: Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who spent over eight years in prison for her role in her mother's murder, recently announced her unexpected pregnancy despite previous warnings about fertility issues. In her first TV interview since revealing the news, Blanchard, now 32, expressed excitement about this new chapter of her life. Since her release in December 2023, she has undergone cosmetic surgeries, divorced Ryan Anderson, and rekindled a relationship with her former fiancé Ken Urker, who is the father of her baby. Blanchard is focusing on her pregnancy and vows to protect her child from media exposure, aiming to give them the loving upbringing she lacked.
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Nonprofit status gives Austin School of Furniture Foundation new legs for charitable efforts
SUMMARY: The Austin School of Furniture Foundation (ASFF), driven by creativity and passion, has achieved nonprofit status, enabling it to expand its woodworking programs. ASFF Managing Director Austin Waldo shared that the school, established in 2018, offers classes from beginner woodworking to fine furniture making. Before the nonprofit designation, community classes were offered on a pay-what-you-can basis. The new status allows ASFF to grow its programs, including scholarships and tool stipends, and receive tax-exempt donations. Student Adam Baumeister appreciates the variety of tools used in classes, enhancing his learning experience.
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