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May 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Do We Trust AI? The Role of Our Beliefs

People often think of artificial intelligence as having feelings and thoughts. This is especially true with large language models. These models are advanced AI systems that can understand and generate human language. Many users believe that these systems have mental states, like emotions and conscio

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May 26 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's President Calls Out Global Inaction Amidst Heavy Russian Strikes

The night sky over Ukraine was lit up by a massive barrage of Russian drones and missiles. This was the biggest aerial assault since the war began. At least 12 people, including three young siblings, lost their lives. Dozens more were hurt in attacks that spread across the country. The strikes came

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May 26 2025POLITICS

Who's Minding the Store? A Leader's Words Matter

When it comes to leadership, what a person says can reveal a lot about their character and capabilities. In a recent address, a prominent figure chose to discuss topics like yachts, trophy wives, and golf during a speech meant for a serious audience. This choice of subjects raised eyebrows and spark

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May 26 2025HEALTH

The Power of Community Health Workers in Tobacco Cessation

There is a big problem with tobacco use in communities with low income. Not everyone has easy access to help for quitting. This is where community health workers, or CHWs, come in. They can reach people who need help the most. The C. H. A. N. G. E. project was created to give CHWs special training.

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May 26 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Struggles of XP: A Look into Neurological Impacts

Xeroderma pigmentosum, or XP, is a rare skin condition that affects roughly one person in every million in the United States. This disorder is known for causing sensitivity to light and increasing the risk of skin cancer. However, for some individuals with XP, the challenges go beyond skin issues. A

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May 25 2025CELEBRITIES

A Star's Sudden Encounter With Crime

In 2006, a well-known actress, Rosamund Pike, found herself in a frightening situation. She was walking down a London street, chatting with her mother on her mobile phone. Suddenly, a thief on a bicycle snatched her phone and punched her in the face. Pike was left with a nasty bruise and a scary mem

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May 24 2025SPORTS

Dodgers and Mets in a Thrilling Showdown

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets put on a spectacular display of baseball on a rainy Friday night. The game lasted an incredible 4 hours and 8 minutes, not counting a 98-minute rain delay. The Dodgers came out on top with a 7-5 victory in the 13th inning. The game was a rematch of last year

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May 24 2025POLITICS

Misleading Video Stirs Old Pain for South African Family

In a surprising move, a former US president recently showed a video to the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa. The video was meant to support a claim of a so-called "genocide" against white farmers in South Africa. The video showed a road lined with white crosses, which the former president cl

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May 24 2025SPORTS

All-NBA Shake-Up: Big Wins and Missed Chances

The NBA's All-NBA selections for 2025 are out, and they've stirred up plenty of talk. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić are leading the pack, but the real financial winner is Cade Cunningham. His spot on the third team boosted his contract by a whopping 45 million dollars. This is all thanks

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May 24 2025SCIENCE

Unseen Dangers: How Every Truck Trip is Different

Truck crashes are a big deal. They cause huge economic losses and many injuries. To tackle this, the logistics world needs to understand and manage the risks of truck driving better. However, most studies overlook the fact that every truck trip is unique. This oversight makes it hard to predict risk

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