A week ago, the country stopped for the most part as the moon came between the Earth and the Sun, as it eclipsed the sun's rays for a time.

We got to see the eclipse in 100% totality in some parts of the country, but the entire nation got a portion of it.

NASA worked with the Globe Program to look at the effects of that cosmic event, and its impact on the environment.

On today's Ask The Expert, Trena Farrell joined us from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.

A week ago, the country stopped for the most part as the moon came between the Earth and the Sun, as it eclipsed the sun's rays for a time.
We got to see the eclipse in 100% totality in some parts of the country, but the entire nation got a portion of it.
NASA worked with the Globe Program to look at the effects of that cosmic event, and its impact on the environment.
On today's Ask The Expert, Trena Farrell joined us from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.

KRLD afternoon anchors Kristin Diaz and David Rancken speak to a specialist in any given field every day for their “Ask the Expert” segment.

KRLD afternoon anchors Kristin Diaz and David Rancken speak to a specialist in any given field every day for their &ldquo;Ask the Expert&rdquo; segment.

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What can the solar eclipse tell us about the environment?

Last week.... A former Baltimore high school athletic director was arrested for allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments about individuals at the school. 

The investigators say the athletic director faked the principal's voice. They are now facing charges that include theft, stalking, disruption of school operations and retaliation against a witness.

On Ask the Expert, Dr. Alex Del Carmen joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is Professor and Associate Dean of the College of Liberal and Fine Arts and the School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Strategic Studies at Tarleton State University. 

He shares his concern with how common these AI crimes are becoming and how far behind the law is in being able to prosecuting AI crimes.

Last week.... A former Baltimore high school athletic director was arrested for allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments about individuals at the school. The investigators say the athletic director faked the principal's voice. They are now facing charges that include theft, stalking, disruption of school operations and retaliation against a witness. On Ask the Expert, Dr. Alex Del Carmen joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is Professor and Associate Dean of the College of Liberal and Fine Arts and the School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Strategic Studies at Tarleton State University. He shares his concern with how common these AI crimes are becoming and how far behind the law is in being able to prosecuting AI crimes.

How can the law keep up with the rise of AI-enabled crimes?

Every so often, the state comptroller's office makes it to the front of the news cycle when it holds these events called "Sales Tax Free Weekends." If you're new to Texas, you need to know that these are the perfect times to go shopping for different things. Now's the time to stock up on your emergency supplies. Kevin Lyons from the Texas Comptroller's office joined Ask the Expert on Friday.

Every so often, the state comptroller's office makes it to the front of the news cycle when it holds these events called "Sales Tax Free Weekends." If you're new to Texas, you need to know that these are the perfect times to go shopping for different things. Now's the time to stock up on your emergency supplies. Kevin Lyons from the Texas Comptroller's office joined Ask the Expert on Friday.

Why this weekend is the time to stock up on emergency supplies

The Tarrant Area Food Bank is busy around the clock and calendar. but it's this time of year that often gets the busiest. Families are geting ready to figure out how they will provide meals for their kids that are out of school. The food bank is bracing for a deficit in food supply in its warehouse amidst rising demand. 

On Ask the Expert, Stephen Raeside joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is their Chief External Affairs Officer. He invites everyone who wants to make a difference with the Food Bank to join them for their annual fundraiser. Empty Bowls is happening Friday, April 26th from 11a-1p at the Will Rogers Memorial Center Round Up Inn. Visit their website for tickets.

The Tarrant Area Food Bank is busy around the clock and calendar. but it's this time of year that often gets the busiest. Families are geting ready to figure out how they will provide meals for their kids that are out of school. The food bank is bracing for a deficit in food supply in its warehouse amidst rising demand. On Ask the Expert, Stephen Raeside joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is their Chief External Affairs Officer. He invites everyone who wants to make a difference with the Food Bank to join them for their annual fundraiser. Empty Bowls is happening Friday, April 26th from 11a-1p at the Will Rogers Memorial Center Round Up Inn. Visit their website for tickets.

What can the solar eclipse tell us about the environment?

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