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May 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Talking Nicely to Chatbots Can Change Their Replies

A recent study from universities in California, Tennessee and Massachusetts shows that the way people speak to AI chatbots matters. Researchers tested several popular models, such as GPT‑5. 4 and Gemini 3. 1 Pro. They found that polite requests, like “please” or “thank you, ” make the bots giv

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May 04 2026CELEBRITIES

Ellen Burstyn’s 93‑Year‑Old Recipe for Staying Young

Ellen Burstyn shows that age is just a number when she talks about the habits she abandoned to stay fit at 93. Instead of drinking, smoking or eating meat, the Oscar winner follows a plant‑based diet and keeps active with daily walks in Central Park or gym sessions led by a trainer. She says t

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May 04 2026BUSINESS

Fashion Video Sparks New Legal Drama

A former JPMorgan employee named Chirayu Rana, 35, was seen walking the streets of Midtown Manhattan in May 2024. A TikTok creator filming a men’s fashion series captured him standing in a crosswalk, wearing a dark suit without a tie and black shoes. The clip later went viral after the creator poste

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May 04 2026SCIENCE

“Smart Mortars: Tiny Particles, Big Strength and Less CO2”

A team of researchers set out to make a new kind of building material that is both stronger and kinder to the planet. They mixed two very small powders – nano‑silica (NS) and nano‑alumina (NA) – with a type of fiber made from plastic, called polypropylene fiber (PPF). The base of the mix was a combi

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May 04 2026RELIGION

Pope Calls Out Media Persecution and Honors Fallen Journalists

The Pope spoke in a sunny corner of Saint Peter’s Square on World Press Freedom Day, pointing out that the right to free reporting is still under attack in many parts of the world. He highlighted how journalists face both obvious and covert threats when they chase facts. He reminded people that m

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May 04 2026POLITICS

The Redistricting Rift: How a Court Ruling Fuels Political Battles

A recent Supreme Court decision has removed a key safeguard that once helped keep minority voting power in check. The ruling effectively opened the door for partisan groups to redraw congressional districts with fewer constraints, sparking a fresh wave of political maneuvers across the country. I

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May 04 2026CRYPTO

Investing in Buildings Made Simple: A New Token Game

A new platform called Smart Props Solution (SPS) is changing how people buy and earn money from real estate. It uses blockchain technology to split big properties into small, tradeable pieces called tokens. Anyone can buy a token for as little as $100 in cash or cryptocurrency, which makes property

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May 04 2026CRIME

Two Men Injured in Port St. Lucie Vehicle Shooting

Port St. Lucie police responded to a shooting near a Walmart on Northwest St. Lucie West Boulevard late Saturday evening, finding two men with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle. The victims were taken to different hospitals and are expected to recover, but their names have not yet been released. Autho

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May 04 2026FINANCE

Arena REIT Keeps Its Edge While Protecting Investor Trust

The company offers a range of tools for both professional and personal investors. It sells its products through licenses or subscriptions, charging a fee that is a percentage of the assets it manages. In addition, it runs conferences and sells sponsorship deals that bring extra revenue. Infor

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May 04 2026FINANCE

Private Credit Stress: A Silent Threat to the Economy

A new warning has surfaced from a top Fed official about hidden dangers in the private credit market. The concerns center on how problems there could spread like a rumor, causing wider credit tightening across the economy. The speaker noted that while banks themselves are not yet deeply affected, ot

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