She had only walked for a couple of hours, and already she was lost.  It was early afternoon on Sept. 14, 2025, when 30-year-old Graciela Gómez Hernández crossed the border from the eastern edge of Tijuana into Southern California, sending voice messages to her mother and sister as she walked.  This story is part of Dying…

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RelevanceHow tightly this is about AI.: 92
ImpactHow much this could change the field or the market.: 85
NoveltyHow new this is versus a recap.: 88
CredibilityHow much we trust the source.: 90
ActionabilityWhether a reader can do something with it.: 55