IEEE

Mental Health Companion for Trauma Recovery Using Multi-Modal Emotion Recognition

Abstract: This paper presents a mental health companion designed to assist students experiencing trauma-induced emotional distress. Using multi-modal emotion recognition, the system integrates speech, ...
valleycentral

City leaders create agency to discuss water issues

SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — City leaders from across the Rio Grande Valley met Thursday in San Benito to tackle one of the region’s biggest issues: water needs. The mayors of Mercedes, Weslaco ...
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‘This won’t go through’: SNAP changes create confusion, concern in the Valley

MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — New Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program restrictions are beginning to take effect across the Rio Grande Valley, and local businesses say the changes could have a ...
KARK

Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube ...
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Fuel price increases create stormy seas for charter fishing boat operators

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The winds of war in the Middle East have rocked charter boat captains, and at the Virginia Fishing Center, boat captains like High Hopes Sportfishing owner David Wright ...