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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

The Crypto Conundrum: Can Trump's Truth Social Bounce Back?

As the 2024 presidential election heats up, the stakes for Donald Trump's Truth Social are higher than ever. Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind the social media platform, plummeted 13% after a testy debate with Kamala Harris, with betting odds of a win for the Democratic ca

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Sep 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Mission: Impossible's AI Villain: Separating Fact from Fiction

The latest installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise, Dead Reckoning, features a rogue AI villain called the Entity. But does this depiction of AI hold up to scrutiny? AI expert Sasha Luccioni breaks down the inaccuracies in the film, pointing out that AI is only a tool and cannot set its own

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Sep 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

China's AI Ambition: Can They Catch Up to the US?

China has been working hard to catch up with the US in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Over the past 18 months, China's tech giants have launched their own AI models, looking to capitalize on the hype around AI. But can they really challenge the US in this area? Let's take a closer look a

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Sep 12 2024OPINION

The Silent Censor: How Free Speech is Being Chipped Away by Tech, Media, and Politics

Imagine living in a world where the ability to express your thoughts and opinions is slowly being eroded away. It's not a reality from a dystopian novel, but our current reality. The erosion of free speech is happening, and it's not a single, dramatic event, but rather a thousand tiny cuts. From th

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Remembering 9/11: A Day of Reflection, Politics, and Pain

As the sun rises over the World Trade Center, the 9/11 anniversary commemorates the lives lost and reshaped by the devastating attacks. But this solemn occasion is also forever intertwined with presidential campaign politics. This year, President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and Vice

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Snooze Button for Democracy: Nadler's Slumber Sparks Outrage

Rep Jerrold Nadler the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee faced criticism and ridicule after appearing to doze off during an emotional hearing on the border crisis The committee was hearing from family members of victims who had suffered at the hands of violent illegal immigrants Did Na

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Tackling Social Security's Future: Can Closing Tax Loopholes Fund the Program Until 2100?

Imagine if Social Security's sacred guarantee wasn't on the chopping block, but rather, it was fully funded for decades to come. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) claims that cracking down on mega-rich tax dodgers could keep the New Deal program whole until the end of this century. Wyden estimates that the ul

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Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

The Affirmative Action Dilemma: Can Elite Universities Maintain Diversity Without Racial Preferences?

As the Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious affirmative action in college admissions takes effect, elite universities are grappling with the consequences. Harvard University, for instance, has reported a decline in Black freshman enrollment, from 18 percent to 14 percent. Experts are divided, with

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Sep 11 2024LIFESTYLE

The Lonely Truth: How Isolation Impacts our Health and Finances

The warning signs of loneliness are finally being recognized as a serious threat to our physical and mental health. But could it also be a ticking time bomb for our finances? What if I have no one to rely on as I age? The Surgeon General's 2020 report highlighted the alarming rates of loneliness

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Sep 11 2024LIFESTYLE

Leveling the Playing Field: Bevel Partners with Double Dutch Aerobics to Fuel Growth in Atlanta's Fitness Scene

In today's fast-paced world, staying fit and healthy has become a top priority. But for communities of color, equal access to fitness opportunities is a luxury few can afford. That's why Bevel's $25,000 grant to Double Dutch Aerobics, an innovative fitness business based in Atlanta, comes as a breat

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