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In pardoning reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, Trump taps into a sense of persecution felt by his conservative Christian base
In pardoning reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, Trump taps into a sense of persecution felt by his conservative Christian base President Donald Trump’s pardon of reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley has tapped into a sense of persecution felt by his conservative Christian base, who see themselves as victims of a biased […]
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Flying is safe thanks to data and cooperation – here’s what the AI industry could learn from airlines on safety
Flying is safe thanks to data and cooperation – here’s what the AI industry could learn from airlines on safety Flying is incredibly safe, with a risk of dying as a passenger on a U.S. airline being less than 1 in 98 million, and even lower than winning most lotteries. The aviation industry has learned […]
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With less charitable giving flowing directly to charities, a tax policy scholar suggests some policy fixes
With less charitable giving flowing directly to charities, a tax policy scholar suggests some policy fixes Charitable giving in the US has remained stable as a percentage of personal disposable income (around 2%) over the past 50 years, but the distribution of donations has shifted significantly. The majority of charitable giving now goes through intermediaries […]
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Pinterest is finally doing something about its AI infestation
Pinterest is finally doing something about its AI infestation Pinterest is launching new features to label AI-generated images on its platform, making it easier for users to identify and avoid them. The “Gen AI labels” feature will automatically detect and label images made or edited using generative AI, with a clear “AI modified” stamp in […]
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Microsoft is speeding up and decluttering File Explorer in Windows 11
Microsoft is speeding up and decluttering File Explorer in Windows 11 Microsoft is speeding up and decluttering File Explorer in Windows 11 by preloading it to improve launch performance. The preloading feature can be disabled, allowing users to control when File Explorer runs in the background. Changes have been made to the context menu to reduce clutter, […]
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Why your electricity bill is so high and what Pennsylvania is doing about it
Why your electricity bill is so high and what Pennsylvania is doing about it Pennsylvania residents can expect 10% to 20% increases in their electricity bills over the next three years, with some areas seeing estimated increases of up to 30%. The rising demand for electricity is driven by factors such as data centers, electric […]
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Why can’t every country get along with each other? It comes down to resources, inequality and perception
Why can’t every country get along with each other? It comes down to resources, inequality and perception Scarcity leads to hard choices: Countries compete for limited resources like food, oil, water, and land, forcing them to prioritize their needs. Uneven distribution means relying on others: Nations have different levels of power and capabilities, which shapes […]
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The White Stripes join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame − their primal sound reflects Detroit’s industrial roots
The White Stripes join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame − their primal sound reflects Detroit’s industrial roots The White Stripes are joining the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, reflecting their primal sound that reflects Detroit’s industrial roots. The band, consisting of Jack and Meg White, was a key part of the garage […]
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Skullcandy partners with Bose for its new $99 ANC earbuds
Skullcandy partners with Bose for its new $99 ANC earbuds Skullcandy has partnered with Bose to create its new Method 360 ANC earbuds, which feature licensed technology and audio tuning for a premium audio experience. The earbuds come with a sliding charging case design that boosts battery life from 11 hours to 40 hours, and […]
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Strong iPhone 17 sales may push Apple ahead of Samsung this year
Strong iPhone 17 sales may push Apple ahead of Samsung this year Counterpoint Research predicts Apple’s iPhone 17 sales will push it ahead of Samsung as the number one phone manufacturer this year. The report estimates Apple will ship 243 million phones, while Samsung will ship 235 million, with Apple holding a 19.4% share of […]
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Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin flop is bigger than Katy Perry
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin flop is bigger than Katy Perry Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin space tourism trip, which aimed to promote “performative femiladyism,” has faced significant backlash after flopping. The trip, which included pop star Katy Perry and other women, featured “space suits” that required Spanx underneath due to their tight cut. Many have mocked […]
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More than 40 years after police killed Eleanor Bumpurs in her Bronx apartment, people still #sayhername
More than 40 years after police killed Eleanor Bumpurs in her Bronx apartment, people still #sayhername Eleanor Bumpurs, a 66-year-old Black woman with mental health problems, was killed by police in her Bronx apartment on October 29, 1984, sparking widespread outrage and calls for reform. The incident highlighted the need for better training on how […]
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Why Donald Trump’s environmental data purge is so much worse this time
Why Donald Trump’s environmental data purge is so much worse this time President Donald Trump’s administration has destroyed 70% more federal website changes during his first 100 days in office in 2025 compared to the start of his first term in 2017. The destruction of online environmental resources is worse this time around, with broader […]
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US earthquake safety relies on federal employees’ expertise
US earthquake safety relies on federal employees’ expertise The 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta earthquake near San Francisco in 1989 caused about $6.8 billion in damage and 63 deaths. J.K. Nakata/U.S. Geological Survey Earthquakes and the damage they cause are apolitical. Collectively, we either prepare for future earthquakes or the population eventually pays the price. The […]
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What you should know about the debate over flouride
What you should know about the debate over flouride Utah has become the first state to prohibit the addition of fluoride to its public water systems, sparking debate over the practice. The American Dental Association supports water fluoridation, citing potential health benefits and economic costs of banning it. Some health groups are raising concerns about […]
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Trump’s push to fire Fed governor threatens central bank independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation)
Trump’s push to fire Fed governor threatens central bank independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation) President Trump’s push to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook threatens central bank independence, which could have negative implications for sound economic stewardship and battling inflation. The power struggle between Trump and the […]
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I Am Artemis: Lili Villarreal
I Am Artemis: Lili Villarreal Lili Villarreal, Artemis Landing & Recovery Director at NASA, has been working on space exploration since she was a child and fell in love with it after visiting the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Villarreal joined NASA in 2007 and has held various roles, including deputy flow director for the […]
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The Glozel affair: A sensational archaeological hoax made science front-page news in 1920s France
The Glozel affair: A sensational archaeological hoax made science front-page news in 1920s France The Glozel affair was a sensational archaeological hoax that made front-page news in France in 1927, sparking controversy over its authenticity. A team of international archaeologists visited the site to assess its legitimacy, but their findings were met with skepticism and […]
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The developers behind a hit sausage-dueling game hope Steam launch will take it furter
The developers behind a hit sausage-dueling game hope Steam launch will take it furter The game Sausage Legend: Arena has gained popularity among 3.5 million players despite its mobile game roots. The game’s simple premise involves dueling with other players’ sausages and winning. Despite its simplicity, the game is plagued by bugs, which detract from […]
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Elden Ring Nightreign is getting even harder bosses
Elden Ring Nightreign is getting even harder bosses Elden Ring Nightreign is introducing “Everdark Sovereigns,” more difficult versions of the game’s Nightlord foes, available for a limited time. The first Everdark Sovereign is a new version of Adel, Baron of the Night (Gaping Jaw), which can be unlocked by beating the normal version of that […]
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‘Cook chose poorly’: how Apple blew up its control over the App Store
‘Cook chose poorly’: how Apple blew up its control over the App Store A federal judge has ruled that Apple deliberately failed to comply with a court order to loosen its grip on the App Store, which was established in 2021. The ruling states that Apple chose an anticompetitive option at every step of complying […]
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LG’s brilliant B5 OLED TV is already down to just $530 for Black Friday
LG’s brilliant B5 OLED TV is already down to just $530 for Black Friday Best Buy’s Black Friday deals are now live, offering discounts on various products including LG’s 48-inch B5 OLED TV for $529.99 ($770 off), and the 55-inch model for $896 ($604 off). The LG B5 OLED TV features 4K resolution, four HDMI […]
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The treaty meant to control nuclear risks is under strain 80 years after the US bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The treaty meant to control nuclear risks is under strain 80 years after the US bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki The Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) is under strain 80 years after the US bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which thrust humanity into a terrifying new age. The treaty, signed in 1968, aims to prevent nuclear […]
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The Supreme Court just upended internet law, and I have questions
The Supreme Court just upended internet law, and I have questions The Supreme Court has ruled that using age verification to gate adult content does not violate the First Amendment in the US. The court’s decision, Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, concludes that states have a valid interest in keeping children away from pornography and […]
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How a devastating grape pest is reshaping vineyards across Colorado’s Western Slope
How a devastating grape pest is reshaping vineyards across Colorado’s Western Slope Colorado’s $3.9 billion wine industry is under threat from grape phylloxera, a devastating aphid-like insect that attacks grapevines and causes severe damage to roots. The infestation was first discovered in 2016 in Mesa County, Colorado, and has since spread to over 350 vineyard […]
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Adobe’s experimental AI tool can edit entire videos using one frame
Adobe’s experimental AI tool can edit entire videos using one frame Adobe has demonstrated several experimental AI tools at its Max conference, including Project Frame Forward, which can edit entire videos using one frame. The tool allows users to add or remove objects from footage without using masks, and can also insert objects into the […]
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Taking a leap of faith into imaginary numbers opens new doors in the real world through complex analysis
Taking a leap of faith into imaginary numbers opens new doors in the real world through complex analysis Imaginary numbers push the boundaries of calculus and other branches of math. Hill Street Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images To a nonmathematician, having the letter “i” represent a number that does not quite exist and is “imaginary” can […]
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From the pulpit to the picket line: For many miners, religion and labor rights have long been connected in coal country
From the pulpit to the picket line: For many miners, religion and labor rights have long been connected in coal country Cecil Roberts, the president of the United Mine Workers of America, will retire after 30 years leading the union, leaving behind a legacy connected to coal country’s history and labor rights. The connection between […]
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Sols 4511-4512: Low energy after a big weekend?
Sols 4511-4512: Low energy after a big weekend? Curiosity Rover’s weekend was busy, with full contact science, imaging tests, and a long 57m drive, leaving it low on power for Monday’s plan. The team had to prioritize science activities within the rover’s power limit, squeezing in activities such as acquiring Mastcam mosaics, ChemCam LIBS observations, […]
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Venezuela’s civil-military alliance is being stretched — if it breaks, numerous armed groups may be drawn into messy split
Venezuela’s civil-military alliance is being stretched — if it breaks, numerous armed groups may be drawn into messy split Venezuela’s civil-military alliance is fragile and may break down if Chavista leadership acquiesces to US pressure, leading to potential armed conflict. The situation is further complicated by the presence of numerous armed groups, including colectivos, gangs, […]
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