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Jan 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI's Funny Mistake: Fake Towns on Idaho Weather Maps

A strange thing happened with a weather map in Idaho. The National Weather Service (NWS) used AI to make a wind forecast. But something went wrong. The AI invented fake towns with funny names like \"Orangeotild\" and \"Whata Bod. \" These towns don't exist. People saw the map and got confused. The

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Jan 04 2026HEALTH

Checking Blood Pressure at Home: Is It Reliable?

Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) is a common practice. It helps doctors understand how a person's blood pressure changes over time. This change is called blood pressure variability (BPV). BPV is important. It can tell us about the risk of heart problems. But there's a problem. We don't know if

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Dec 21 2025RELIGION

Belief: Why Is It So Hard to Grasp?

Faith isn't easy for everyone. Some people find it naturally, while others struggle, even when they see strong signs. This isn't just a problem during Christmas; it's something people deal with all the time. The story of Jesus' birth is a big part of many people's beliefs. It's a story that has chan

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Nov 30 2025HEALTH

Eye Inflammation: Comparing Two Treatments for Wet Macular Degeneration

Researchers looked into how two different drugs affect eye inflammation in people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). They focused on brolucizumab and aflibercept, both used to treat this condition. Wet AMD is a serious eye problem that can lead to vision loss. It happens when new, abn

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Nov 15 2025FINANCE

Choosing the Right Financial Guide: Why a CFP Might Be Your Best Bet

When it comes to managing money, there are many people who claim to have the best advice. Some, like stockbrokers, might push their own products to earn a commission. But there's another option: a Certified Financial Planner, or CFP. These professionals usually charge a flat fee, so they don't have

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Nov 07 2025SCIENCE

Making Sense of Uncertainty: A New Approach to Bayesian Inference

Bayesian statistics is a powerful tool for making sense of data. It helps us understand the uncertainty around our estimates. But what happens when our models are not perfect? This is called model misspecification. In such cases, Bayesian posteriors may not accurately reflect the true uncertainty. M

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Nov 05 2025HEALTH

Balancing Tradition and Progress: Protecting Young Minds in China

In China, young people's mental health is becoming a big deal. But there's a problem: old traditions and new laws aren't always on the same page. Confucian values, which have been around for ages, teach respect for teachers and hard work. These values help keep schools running smoothly. But they als

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Oct 21 2025BUSINESS

Lucid Motors Teams Up With NBA Stars for a Bold Marketing Push

Lucid Motors, a company known for its electric vehicles, has joined forces with two NBA players, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart. This move is part of their marketing plan to highlight people who think outside the box. The plan starts with big ads and social media posts around the New York Knicks' firs

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Sep 12 2025HEALTH

How AI Chatbots Can Help Cancer Patients Get Reliable Info

AI chatbots are becoming popular for finding information quickly. For people dealing with cancer, getting the right details is super important. But sometimes, these chatbots give wrong answers, which is a big problem. This mistake is called hallucination. It happens when the AI makes up information

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Sep 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Funny Fake Wiki: A Playground of Made-Up Facts

People who love tech often try to do things on their own, like hosting their own apps to avoid paying for cloud services. But sometimes, they do things just for fun, not because they need to. One of these fun projects is a self-hosted wiki that makes up most of its content. It's like a game where th

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