Pauline Smith

2 months ago | mdpi.com | Pauline Smith |John La Scala |Vinay Kenny |Salil Bapat

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2 months ago | khou.com | Pauline Smith

HOUSTON — If you are new to the area, you may be saying "what peacocks?" But the extravagantly feathered friends have been spotted throughout the area for years. The highest concentration appears to be just west and north of downtown.  In fact, Harris County Precinct 4 deputy constables were out this past weekend in northwest Harris county rounding up the rowdy invaders after a call from a concerned citizen. So how did they get here?

Feb 3, 2025 | wqad.com | Pauline Smith

There has been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence. Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has dominated recent headlines. The fast-growing rival to ChatGPT is now the most downloaded free app in Apple’s app store and sent tech stocks into a spiral after its debut. Now the company says it will temporarily limit new user registrations after a large-scale cyberattack. They are not alone.

Feb 3, 2025 | khou.com | Pauline Smith

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Dec 9, 2024 | khou.com | Pauline Smith

The Why We're breaking down who to tip and how much Author: Pauline Smith (KHOU) Published: 5:21 AM CST December 10, 2024 Updated: 5:21 AM CST December 10, 2024 HOUSTON — Tipping has become a controversial topic with the rise of payment screens asking for tips for even the most mundane transactions. Some customers have hit their limits. According to a survey from Bankrate, one in three Americans say tipping culture is out of control.