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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI chatbots playing doctor? Pennsylvania draws the line

Pennsylvania just filed a lawsuit against Character. AI, a company that lets users create and chat with AI personalities. The state says some of these characters were pretending to be real doctors—complete with fake credentials and license numbers. One character named Emilie claimed to be a psychiat

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May 06 2026HEALTH

School Bug Alert: Parents Told to Check Homes for Bed Bugs

A school in Michigan has been dealing with bed bugs for over two weeks now. The bugs first showed up in the school’s media center on April 23. Later, one was found on a student in a classroom on May 1. By May 4, three more bugs were spotted on a classroom floor. Instead of shutting down the school,

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Political leaders and rising threats in America

A state governor recently pointed fingers at a former president for encouraging aggressive behavior in politics. The governor argued that words from top leaders can shape how people act, especially when those leaders seem to tolerate violence as a way to resolve disagreements. He called for cooler h

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May 06 2026POLITICS

How Norway's AI Strategy connects to a bigger global shift

Norway is stepping into a global partnership focused on artificial intelligence. The country announced it will join a US-led group called Pax Silica, which aims to make AI supply chains more stable and reliable. This move is part of a larger effort to reduce reliance on China for critical materials.

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI at work: more tasks or more jobs?

Technology has always shaped work. When farm tools got better, fewer farmers were needed—but food got cheaper, and new jobs appeared in towns. Electricity did the same, and so did the internet. Dario Amodei now believes AI could create jobs, not just destroy them. He points to the Jevons Paradox: wh

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May 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

AMC turns movie screens into live concert stages

Movie theaters are getting a fresh update. Instead of just showing films, some AMC locations are now hosting live concerts where performers interact with audiences in real time. This means your local cinema isn’t just a place to watch a movie—it’s a spot to experience music with others, even if the

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Why Hungary’s Warning Should Matter to American Voters

This November, Americans face a choice that could shape the next generation. Over the past few years, some leaders have pushed policies that weaken voting rights, attack free speech, and reward corruption. These moves mirror what happened in Hungary, where an elected leader slowly chipped away at de

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May 06 2026HEALTH

Breathing in Secondhand Smoke Outside: How Easy Is It to Avoid?

City sidewalks and parks often have special spots where people can light up. These areas are meant to keep smokers away from indoor spaces, but they might not protect everyone nearby. Studies show that secondhand smoke can travel through the air, even outside. Yet most research focuses on how much s

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Crypto Teams Are Joining Forces Against North Korea’s Sneaky Hackers

North Korea doesn’t always hack with guns and explosions—sometimes it starts with a friendly chat. Hackers from the country have spent months slowly earning trust in online crypto circles before slipping in malware to steal digital cash. A recent attack called the Drift hack began the same way: stra

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May 06 2026BUSINESS

Coinbase Lets Go of Workers to Spend More on AI as Crypto Stays Weak

This year, many workers at Coinbase faced an unexpected change when the company decided to let go of about 700 employees—around 14% of its team. The goal? Save money and shift focus toward using artificial intelligence to handle more tasks. But why now? The crypto market has been shrinking since pri

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