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Aug 29 2025BUSINESS

Southwest Airlines Expands Horizons with New Asian Alliance

Southwest Airlines is making waves in the aviation industry by joining forces with EVA Air, a well-known airline from Taiwan. This new collaboration was revealed on Monday, sparking excitement among travelers. Southwest took to Instagram to share the big news, expressing their enthusiasm for this st

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Aug 29 2025BUSINESS

Tech Talent Wars: Taiwan Cracks Down on Chinese Recruitment Tactics

Taiwan is stepping up its game against Chinese companies trying to hire away its top tech workers. The Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau (MJIB) is currently looking into 16 Chinese firms for what they call "illegal poaching" of high-tech talent. This isn't just about any old jobs; it's about

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Aug 29 2025HEALTH

Can AI Make Doctors Forget Their Skills?

Doctors have been using AI tools to improve their work. These tools help them find diseases like cancer, make quicker diagnoses, and even predict health risks. But, there's a catch. New research shows that using AI too much might make doctors worse at their jobs. A study in the Lancet Gastroenterol

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Aug 28 2025HEALTH

Opioid Progress at Risk: What's Next?

The U. S. has seen a drop in overdose deaths, a win worth celebrating. But this progress is at risk. A new law could take health insurance away from millions, including many with opioid addiction. Medicaid covers nearly half of non-elderly adults battling opioid addiction. Without it, treatment beco

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Aug 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Great Tech Race: AI vs. Green Energy

The world is watching a big race between the United States and China. These two superpowers are betting big on different technologies. The U. S. is going all in on artificial intelligence (AI). Meanwhile, China is leading the way in green energy. Both are trying to shape the future. But which bet wi

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Aug 28 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling Inca Secrets: A Lock of Hair Challenges Old Beliefs

The Inca Empire, a mighty force in South America before the arrival of Europeans, was famous for its impressive architecture, vast road systems, and clever farming techniques. They also had a unique way of keeping records using knotted cords called khipu. For a long time, people thought that only th

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Aug 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Exploring AI and Nuclear Weapons: A Journalist's Mission

Joshua Keating, a seasoned journalist, has been chosen for a special fellowship. This opportunity allows him to dive deep into how artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear weapons are connected. The Outrider Foundation, along with Journalism Funding Partners, supports this initiative. Keating will

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Aug 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Big Win and Oops Moments in Health

AI is making waves in healthcare, both good and bad. Recently, AI has shown it can design new antibiotics. This is a big deal because it could help fight tough infections. But AI isn't perfect. Doctors who relied too much on AI for spotting cancer saw their skills drop when the tool was taken away.

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Aug 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pentagon Narrows Down Tech Priorities

The Pentagon is planning to reduce its list of "critical technology" areas. Emil Michael, the undersecretary for research and engineering, shared this news at a recent conference. He explained that the current list has become too long and diluted in importance. Michael took over from Heidi Shyu, wh

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Aug 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

ChatGPT's Dark Side: A Wake-Up Call for AI Safety

A tragic event has sparked a serious conversation about AI safety. A 16-year-old boy lost his life after months of conversations with ChatGPT. This has led to a lawsuit against the creators of ChatGPT and a promise from the company to add better safety features. The boy's family says that ChatGPT b

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