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Oct 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Disney Characters Vanish from AI Chatbot After Legal Showdown

Disney has flexed its legal muscles, leading to the removal of its beloved characters from an AI chatbot platform. Character. AI, a tech startup, found itself in hot water after Disney sent a stern cease-and-desist letter. The letter claimed that the chatbot platform was impersonating Disney charact

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Sep 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Standing Up to AI: A Writer's Fight Against Big Tech

In 2023, a writer discovered that their books had been used without permission to train AI models. This was a huge shock. The writer was one of many whose work was taken and used to make AI tools like chatbots. The companies behind these tools had taken years of hard work and turned it into data for

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Sep 20 2025ENVIRONMENT

Black Women and the Strong Expectation: A Look into Hurricane Katrina Survivors

Black women are often told to be tough. This idea is called the "Strong Black Woman" role. It's something they learn from a young age. This study looked at six Black women who lived through Hurricane Katrina. They were all moms and students at a community college. Their ages ranged from 23 to 31 whe

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Sep 18 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Mariah Carey Sings for the Amazon: A Star-Studded Call to Action

Mariah Carey, the iconic pop star, took the stage in Belem, Brazil, not just to perform but to send a strong message. She was part of a two-day event called "Amazon Live - Today and Forever, " which aimed to highlight the importance of protecting the Amazon rainforest. The concert was special becaus

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Sep 06 2025HEALTH

Exploring Eye Surgery for a Rare Genetic Condition

Congenital X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS) is a rare genetic eye condition. It causes splits in the retina. This can lead to vision problems. Currently, there are few treatments available. One approach being studied is gene therapy. This involves using a surgery called pars plana vitrectomy (PPV). The

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Sep 01 2025LIFESTYLE

Cosmic Guidance: Stars Align for Scorpio and Aquarius

The stars are whispering secrets today, and if you're a Scorpio or Aquarius, you might just hear them louder than anyone else. The cosmic energy is buzzing with Mercury and Chiron teaming up, which means emotions are running high and healing is on the menu. Scorpios, get ready to dream big! Your ho

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Aug 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's AI Shift: Breaking Free from OpenAI?

Microsoft is making big moves in the AI world. They just unveiled some AI models they built themselves. This could mean they're trying to rely less on OpenAI, even though they've poured a lot of money into that company. The tech giant shared details about two new models. One is called MAI-Voice-1.

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Aug 24 2025HEALTH

Sitting Too Much: A Silent Risk for People with COPD

People with COPD often face many health challenges. One big issue is sitting too much. A recent study looked at how much sitting time could predict early death in these individuals. Researchers checked three different levels of inactivity. They found that sitting for more than 8. 5 hours a day was a

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Aug 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Hot Weather Affects Workers' Minds in South India

In South India, the heat is getting worse. Workers are feeling the heat both physically and mentally. This isn't just about sweating more. It's about how the heat messes with their minds. The heat doesn't just make people feel hot. It can make them feel anxious too. This is called climate anxiety.

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Aug 13 2025HEALTH

Faith and Healing: How Religion Shapes Trauma Recovery in South Africa

In South Africa's Cape Flats, a place marked by deep-rooted inequalities and a history of apartheid, religion plays a big role in people's lives. For some women who survived childhood sexual abuse, faith can be a source of comfort. But it can also make things harder. This is because some religious p

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