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Mar 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Self-Driving Cars: Can They Handle the Unexpected?

Self-driving cars are facing a big challenge. They need to be ready for anything. They must spot problems fast and react smartly to keep everyone safe. One test showed how well they handle surprises. A former NASA engineer, now a YouTuber, put two self-driving systems to the test. He used a trick st

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Mar 19 2025CRIME

Minnesota's Double Standard: Lawmaker's Hypocrisy Exposed

A Minnesota state senator found himself in hot water after being arrested for trying to arrange a meeting with someone he thought was a 17-year-old girl. Justin Eichorn, a 40-year-old Republican, was taken into custody on Tuesday. He was under the impression he was chatting with a minor, but it turn

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Mar 19 2025CRIME

A Deadly Mix: Drugs, Lies and a Super Bowl Murder

A woman from Slidell, Danette Colbert, is in serious trouble. She's been charged with second-degree murder. This is all connected to the death of a young sports reporter, Adan Manzano, who was found dead in a hotel room in Kenner during Super Bowl week. Colbert, 48, was the last person seen with Man

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Mar 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Phones Get a Quick Fix

Google just dropped a new update for Pixel phones. This is the Android 16 Beta 3. 1, and it's rolling out to various Pixel devices. It's only been a few days since the main release, but Google is already on it, fixing bugs that were causing real headaches for users. The update includes a bunch of f

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Mar 19 2025SCIENCE

Long Delayed Return From Space

Two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, finally touched down in the Gulf of Mexico. Their journey back to Earth was far from straightforward. They spent nine months on the International Space Station, way longer than they had planned. The Boeing Starliner spacecraft they had arrived in

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Mar 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Fast Food Giants Bet Big on AI for Better Service

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a key player in the fast-food industry. Yum! Brands, the parent company of popular chains like Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill, has teamed up with Nvidia. The goal? To bring AI technology to their restaurants on a large scale. This par

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Mar 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Cleaning Up Rainy Pictures: A New Way to See Clearly

Rainy days can make taking good photos quite the challenge. The streaks of rain can mess up the picture, making it hard to see clearly. Traditional methods to fix this often need huge amounts of data and can be hard to understand. But there is a new way to tackle this problem. Imagine you're lookin

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Mar 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Family's Dark Turn

Ellen Pompeo, known for her long run on a popular medical drama, has taken on a new role. She plays a mother in a family that faces a shocking twist. The story is based on real events involving a Ukrainian orphan with dwarfism, adopted by an American family. The family later claims that the child is

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Mar 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Dark Truth Behind British Knife Crime

A recent British series has sparked conversations about knife crime among young people. The show, which is a crime drama, starts with a shocking scene: a 13-year-old boy is arrested for allegedly stabbing his classmate to death. The series has gained popularity quickly, with fans and criti

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Mar 19 2025HEALTH

Reining in Massachusetts' Soaring Health Care Bills

Health care costs in Massachusetts are spiraling out of control. In 2023, the average resident spent $11, 153 on health care, with family health insurance premiums hitting $26, 355. This is the second-highest in the country. On top of that, families had to shell out an extra $2, 715 out of pocket. T

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