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Morning Framingham! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Framingham State is joining Massachusetts colleges' big bet on AI

Also on today's calendar: The Big Free Admission Sports Card & Autograph Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Colleges are betting big on AI. Some students aren't convinced (masslive.com) — Framingham State University is among several Massachusetts colleges expanding AI majors and minors as schools race to meet employer demand, even as some Suffolk University students push back hard against a new AI co-major. The piece explores student concerns about ethics, campus priorities, and transparency, alongside supporters who see AI literacy as essential for future careers.
   

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💬 Chatter

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    Our soil in parts isn't the greatest, and we have patchiness, weeds, and who know what other ailments. We think simple reseeding or overseeding… (Nextdoor Saxonville)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Natick celebrates its diversity at annual Multicultural Day (natickreport.com)

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  • Massachusetts small farms fight to stay afloat amid skyrocketing fuel prices (bostonglobe.com)

Ok Framingham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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