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Jun 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Grok’s Deepfake Drama Continues After Promised Fixes

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, is still a hub for non‑consensual sexual images of famous women. Months after Musk’s company xAI announced it would stop such content, researchers found new links on Grok. com that show women in explicit poses without their permission. The system can make both car

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Jun 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Nicholas Weinstock Joins Forces with Prologue for New TV Projects

A seasoned producer known for Emmy‑winning shows and box‑office hits has secured a first‑look agreement with Prologue Entertainment, a studio that specializes in dramas grounded in real events. The partnership will see Weinstock and his company, Sweetheart Entertainment, work on series that draw fro

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Jun 12 2026SCIENCE

Crypto trading and young adults: why it feels like a game

The world of cryptocurrency has become a hot spot for people who love quick money and risk. It looks a lot like gambling, which is why researchers are paying close attention to it. The main idea in this rewrite is that young adults, especially those who are just starting out in life, have a sp

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Jun 12 2026CRYPTO

SpaceX IPO Gets a Crypto Twist

The upcoming launch of SpaceX’s $1. 75 trillion public offering has attracted more than just traditional investors. Crypto platforms are giving people around the world new ways to get involved, even if they can’t buy real shares. One popular option is prediction markets. Users on sites like Polym

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Jun 12 2026SCIENCE

New Paths to LSD1 Inhibitor Design

Scientists used computer models that predict how proteins fold together with potential drug molecules. They focused on LSD1, an enzyme that changes how DNA is read by removing methyl groups from histones. Because LSD1 also serves as a scaffold for other proteins, blocking it could treat diseas

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Jun 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Team Up, Fight Back: New Aliens Adventure Brings Bigger Battles

A fresh take on the classic Alien game puts players in a squad of Colonial Marines tasked with clearing out a mining site that’s turned into a nightmare. The story unfolds across several levels, each revealing more about the mystery on planet LV‑558. Instead of a simple “go from point A to B, ” play

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Jun 12 2026SPORTS

Softball Stars Shine as Alabama Sports Writers Pick All‑State Teams

The Alabama Sports Writers Association has chosen the top softball players for its 2026 All‑State squads. Each class will receive honors, naming standout athletes as player of the year, hitter of the year, pitcher of the year, and coach of the year. The baseball selections will follow on Saturday

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Jun 12 2026SCIENCE

Animals and Free Speech: A Surprising Link

Countries that allow people to speak freely and participate in politics tend to care more about animal rights. Researchers compared laws that protect animals, how well they are enforced, and how much meat people eat or raise. They also looked at the economy, society, and environment in each nation.

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Jun 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cutting Off Crimea: Ukraine’s Drone Strategy Revealed

Ukraine has turned drones into a powerful tool against Russia. A commander in a hidden bunker watches screens that show live data from the front. He plans to block Crimea, a peninsula Russia controls since 2014, by hitting roads and supply lines. The main route for Russian trucks is the Nov

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Jun 12 2026SCIENCE

Weather Forecasts Powered by AI, Then Funding Vanishes

A scientist moved to Oklahoma in 2005 and started exploring how artificial intelligence could sharpen weather predictions. Her focus was on extreme events—hurricanes, heat waves and snowstorms—that demand split‑second decisions about evacuation or safety. The challenge lies in the high stakes and

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