Amy Held

Not enough, she says, for her and her grandson she supports who has autism.

One in eight Americans rely on the program, mostly very low-income families, seniors, or people with disabilities.

So far this year, more than 100 gunfire incidents have happened on school grounds, according to Everytown for Gun Safety.

Metal detectors take time and staffing.

Enter AI.

It can quickly scan security camera footage and alert schools to hazards like a weapon.

Or not.

In Baltimore County, Maryland, last week, one high schooler found himself in handcuffs over Doritos.

He said police explained the way he held the bag had flagged it as a firearm.

Miriam Rogers is superintendent.

The Consortium for School Networking finds a majority of school districts now use AI in some capacity with threat detection, the top use.

But many are still working through how to best leverage the technology.

Amy Held, NPR News.

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups topped the Halloween hit list, followed by M&M's.

That's according to DoorDash and Instacart, which also found candy corn comprising 2% or so of all candy orders, but it's a divisive pick.

Mississippi and Nebraska buy some 90% more than the national average.

The top overall candy-buying state?

Utah.

Hawaii and California are more abstemious.

Adding to the sugar rush, analysts point to emerging trends like super sour, spicy, or multi-sensory candies.