After my husband left me, I found solace in a virtual companion—and realized AI's true potential might be in emotional labor.

The Oklahoma School for the Deaf gives information on how people can sign up for free online American Sign Language classes.

Area houses of worship are invited to share their news for our free weekly listings. Email information to Mercury Editor Tony ...

The first set of public meetings for the Bailey Ave Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project are scheduled to begin next month.

On a typical day, you can’t turn on the news without hearing someone say that Congress is broken. The implication is that ...

The following area school districts have announced schedule changes for Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, due to inclement weather: —Mineral County Schools, two-hour delay. —Hampshire County Schools, two-hour ...

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is one step closer to welcoming its next chancellor.

Reasons why keeping holiday decorations up might make you happier, here's why you shouldn't feel bad about your Christmas ...

Students recount a mix of emotions from rush, with some disappointed after dropping from the recruitment process and others ...

The Portsmouth Town Council is gearing up for its next meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025, with a packed agenda covering a range of topics from budget presentations to community development ...

Yi Soyeon, Korea's first and only astronaut, made history in 2008 by beating out 36,206 candidates to join a mission to the ...