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Brain-decoding hearing aid helps pick out a voice in crowds

Imagine standing in a crowded room where voices blur into a single noisy hum. Most people can focus on one speaker and their brain boosts that voice while suppressing others. That everyday ability, known as the cocktail party problem, is much harder for people who rely on hearing aids.

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War with Iran hits $29 billion; students' math scores improve

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Spring Arrives Overnight in Fairbanks, Alaska

In Fairbanks, Alaska, spring happens overnight In many places, spring happens gradually. But in far-north Fairbanks, Alaska, birch and aspen trees often put their leaves out over a span of just 24-48 hours, a dramatic event known as "greenup."

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Drive Five Hours or Fly 20 Minutes? Provincetown Loses Year-Round Flights

Joe Castellana often has to drive several hours to complete the 120-mile trip from his home on the tip of Cape Cod in Provincetown, Mass., to Boston, especially during the summer. He can fly but commercial flights aren't offered during the off-season.