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Jessica Harthorn

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West Michigan residents find side hustles to make extra cash as prices go up

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By Jessica Harthorn Verified
| WWMT-TV (Kalamazoo, MI) Verified
We're back to the days of inflation outpacing wage growth. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, April's inflation rate clocked in at 3.8%. It's the first time in three years that inflation is more than the average salary raise, which means most workers now have less spending power now than they did last year. The economy has prompted many West Michigan families to get creative and find new ways to make money. News Channel 3 talked to three people who started successful side hustles.
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Kalamazoo Public Schools teaches AI literacy as kids turn to chatbots for advice

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By Jessica Harthorn Verified
| WWMT-TV (Kalamazoo, MI) Verified
Millions of Americans are turning to AI for emotional therapy. A recent report in Jama, found about 13% of young people, now use AI chatbots for mental health advice. And in a different survey, 44% said they'd rather talk with a chatbot than family or friends. Parents now have a lot of questions on the ethical and potentially harmful implications.
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Family of Kalamazoo mass shooting victim Barbara Hawthorne reflects on her legacy

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By Jessica Harthorn Verified
| WWMT-TV (Kalamazoo, MI) Verified
The night of February 20th, 2016, convicted killer Jason Dalton drove to the Cracker Barrel restaurant in Texas Township and opened fire in the parking lot. He shot and killed four friends from Battle Creek, Judy Brown, Barbara Hawthorne, Mary Lou Nye and Mary Jo Nye. 14-year-old Abigail Kopf was rushed to the hospital and survived after being shot in the head.
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