Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for August 15, 2026. In today’s top stories, U.S. schools are grappling with the rise of artificial intelligence, as over half of teens use AI for schoolwork, raising questions about what’s lost in the classroom and prompting parent groups to push for less screen time and more […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for August 14, 2026. We begin with a look at today’s top stories from the U.S. and around the world. In U.S. news, as the new school year approaches, there’s significant discussion surrounding the increasing reliance on artificial intelligence among students, with over half of teens using […]

August 14

508: Maurice, the Emperor of the Byzantine Emperor
who in 592 would punish “the entire Jewish community of Antioch after a Jew
violated one his laws” began his reign today.

1084: Yusuf al-Mu’tamin, King of Zaragoza defeated
Sancho Ramirez, …

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for August 12, 2026. Today in U.S. news, a new trend is emerging as overseas schools are actively recruiting American community college students, offering them more affordable paths to complete their degrees. Meanwhile, parent groups nationwide are voicing concerns over the increasing presence of technology in classrooms, […]