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Jan 10 2025BUSINESS

TikTok's Fate: A Supreme Court Showdown

The U. S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments about banning or selling TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance. This isn't just about business or politics; it's also about free speech and national security. The hearing comes nine days before the ban starts. President-elect Trump has changed his mind a

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Supreme Court to Decide TikTok's Fate: A Tug-of-War Between Speech and Security

The fate of TikTok, a popular social media app used by millions, is in the hands of the Supreme Court. The app's owner, ByteDance, is Chinese, and the U. S. government worries that China could use TikTok to spy on Americans or spread fake news. The court must decide if the law forcing ByteDance to s

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Balancing Act: Security vs. Free Speech

A popular video-sharing platform, TikTok, is currently facing a critical juncture. The U. S. Supreme Court might outlaw it by January 19th due to security concerns. The app is linked to a Chinese company, and this has raised red flags for the government regarding potential risks. However, TikTok use

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Meta's New Direction: Less Censorship, More User Involvement

In a shift that seems to anticipate the return of Donald Trump to politics, Meta has decided to end its long-standing fact-checking program. This program was originally designed to control the spread of false information on its social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The compa

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Boosting Communication and Eating Skills in Kids with Cri du Chat

Cri du Chat Syndrome (CdCS) is a rare condition caused by a missing piece on chromosome 5. This often leads to troubles with swallowing, talking, moving, and thinking clearly. Kids with CdCS have odd larynxes and struggle with mouth movements. This study explored how speech therapy could help fix th

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Jan 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Meta's New Note-Taking Approach Sparks Excitement

When asked about Meta’s choice to adopt a community notes model instead of relying on staff fact-checkers, X CEO Linda Yaccarino was thrilled. “That’s awesome! ” she exclaimed. The model, similar to X’s approach, lets users flag topics like immigration and gender identity, sparking broader discussio

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Jan 02 2025EDUCATION

Boosting Classroom Inclusivity: How Anti-Hate Speech Programs Make a Difference

Imagine walking into a classroom where everyone feels welcome and accepted. This is the power of an inclusive classroom climate, especially important during times of conflict and division. But how do we make sure our schools foster such environments? A recent study in Germany decided to test this by

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

Coach Campbell's Heartfelt Words After Lions' Big Win

After an intense Monday Night Football match, the Detroit Lions emerged victorious against the San Francisco 49ers with a score of 40-34. In the locker room, emotions were high and the team was clearly exhausted yet exhilarated. ESPN captured this moment and aired it at the end of their SportsCenter

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Dec 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Cops and Robots: Can AI Transcribe Criminal Chats?

Imagine if you could make sense of a thousand crime interviews without having to type them out. That's the dream for law enforcement agencies around the world. Recently, research has been exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to make this a reality. Automatic Speech Recognition, or ASR,

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Older Adults with Hearing Loss: How Music Skills Boost Noisy Speech Understanding

Do you find it hard to follow conversations in noisy places, even with hearing aids? Older adults with hearing loss often struggle with this. But what if there was a way to improve how well they understand speech in noisy environments? A recent study explored how music skills and brain power might h

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