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US outlets including WLRN and Phys.org are examining why artificial intelligence systems still fall short at predicting how strong hurricanes will become. Forecasters say rapid intensification remains one of the hardest problems in tropical cyclone prediction, and AI models have not yet solved it, raising questions about reliance on machine learning for storm warnings.

Florida gubernatorial candidate Jolly, campaigning in Miami, promised immigration protections specifically aimed at the city's Haitian community. The pledge, reported by WLRN, positions immigration as a campaign issue in the governor's race and signals outreach to Haitian-American voters, a significant constituency in Miami-Dade County, as candidates compete for support ahead of the election.

An art dealer from Miami's Coconut Grove neighborhood has been sentenced to federal prison, according to local reporting from WLRN. Details of the charges, the length of the sentence, and the dealer's identity were not included in the initial report.

A new survey finds that mothers face significant barriers when trying to access mental healthcare, according to reporting by WLRN and the Florida Phoenix. The coverage highlights that mothers struggling with conditions such as postpartum depression and anxiety often encounter obstacles like cost, lack of providers, and stigma. The findings are prompting discussion about gaps in maternal mental health services and the need for better support for new mothers.