SUMMARY: Happy Saturday! The weather will be extremely hot and muggy this weekend, with temperatures in the low 90s and heat indices reaching up to 110°F. A heat advisory is in effect until 7 PM today, and an excessive heat watch is in place for tomorrow. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely in the afternoon but will be hit or miss. The heat will intensify next week, with highs reaching the mid to upper 90s by the 4th of July. In the tropics, Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to become a major hurricane, impacting the Caribbean early next week. Be prepared and stay updated.

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SUMMARY: Connecticut and other states are enhancing citizens' tech skills to cope with rapid AI advancements. Connecticut is developing the nation's first Citizens AI Academy, offering free online courses to bridge the tech skills gap. Experts like Gregory LaBlanc emphasize training workers to use and manage AI rather than understand its intricacies. Legislation in Connecticut, California, Mississippi, and Maryland is exploring AI's role in education. However, challenges remain, such as the digital divide, which exacerbates inequities. Advocates stress the importance of accessible internet and devices to enable effective AI education and usage for all citizens.

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SUMMARY: Daily chances of stray showers or storms are expected Monday through Friday. Tropical systems are likely to move westward towards the Yucatan Peninsula, keeping them south of the Gulf Coast. The main concern is Tropical Storm Barrel, which has strengthened to 65 mph winds and is moving west at 23 mph. It could become a Category 3 hurricane by Monday, affecting the Lesser Antilles and moving west-northwest through the Caribbean. It might weaken by Wednesday due to stronger wind shear. No tropical threats are expected for the Gulf Coast this week, but pay attention to updates on Barrel. The 7-day forecast includes hot, humid conditions with scattered daily showers and storms.

Meteorologist Alexa Trischler says impacts from Beryl will spread across the Lesser Antilles late Sunday into Monday.

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