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Jun 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI is here—but do people really trust it?

Artificial intelligence is changing how people work, study, and interact every day. Some experts call it the biggest shift since the Industrial Revolution, and big tech companies are pouring money into AI tools. Yet most Americans aren’t rushing to embrace it. In fact, they’re five times more likely

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Jun 05 2026LIFESTYLE

A Life Full of Family, Fishing and Football

Arthur J. Miller, known as Butch to those close to him, died on Monday, June 1, 2026 at the age of eighty‑eight. He lived in Ashford and was surrounded by his loved ones during his final moments, a fitting reflection of the devotion he showed to family throughout his life. Born on November 3, 193

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Jun 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

When music clashes with politics on the road

Artists sometimes turn into lightning rods for opinions that fans didn’t sign up to hear. During one stop of Kid Cudi’s Rebel Rangers Tour in Dallas, singer M. I. A. decided to share her political views with the crowd. She mentioned endorsing Donald Trump in 2024 and called herself a Republican vote

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May 22 2026ART

Money, Not Meaning: What Happens When Art Becomes a Bid

Art auctions today feel more like high‑stakes poker games than cultural events. The focus shifts from seeing and feeling a piece to watching the price climb, as if value is created by the money itself. In this way, masterpieces are turned into trophies for the wealthy, and their true purpose—expan

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May 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

Future‑Friendly Tooth Repairs

Artificial intelligence is changing how dentists make removable partial dentures. Instead of relying solely on manual measurements, new software can now sketch and tweak designs automatically. The latest tools come from big tech companies that also build chatbots. These programs can read a

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May 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Safety Talks: Banks and Governments Get the Inside Story

Artificial‑intelligence firms are stepping up to explain how their new tools could threaten global finance. Anthropic, the maker of Claude Mythos Preview, has agreed to meet with top finance ministries and central banks. The meetings aim to warn about cyber weaknesses that the AI model may reveal.

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Apr 30 2026SPORTS

The Gambling Trap in College Sports

Art Schlichter spent decades in the spotlight, but not for his football skills. Instead, his name kept popping up tied to scandals, fraud, and legal trouble. The reason? A gambling habit that started in his teens and ruined his career. He was once a top college quarterback, even leading Ohio State’s

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Apr 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

How AI is changing business for better and worse

Artificial intelligence isn't just about robots doing cool things anymore. It's becoming a regular part of how companies work - both for good and bad. A tech expert recently explained to a local business group how AI helps companies run smoother and faster. At the same time, it's giving scammers new

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Apr 07 2026HEALTH

Skin Care Gets a Tech Boost: How AI Helps Spot Cancer Early

Artificial intelligence is stepping into the world of skin health, offering new ways to catch cancer before it spreads. Skin cancers are common around the globe and arise from many causes, such as sun exposure, pollution, and certain habits. Finding a tumor early can save lives, and AI tools are sha

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Mar 05 2026SCIENCE

AI Helps Fight Bad Bacteria, but Money Still Holds Them Back

Artificial intelligence can now sift through millions of molecules in a few days, spotting potential new antibiotics that would have taken years to find. It can even spot clues in ancient DNA or design fresh compounds from scratch, giving scientists new tools to battle drug‑resistant bacteria. Bu

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