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Feb 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Reddit's AI Battle: Mods Need Backup

Reddit is a big place with lots of different communities. Some of these communities are trying to keep AI-generated stuff out. This is a tough job for the moderators, or "mods, " who volunteer their time to keep things in check. They're up against a growing trend of AI-generated content, and it's no

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Feb 18 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Brain Scans with AI: A New Way to Spot Tumors

Imagine trying to find a tiny speck of dust in a crowded room. That's similar to what doctors face when looking for small tumors in brain scans. Usually, they use a double dose of a special dye to make tumors stand out more clearly. But, this dye has some drawbacks. It can be harmful to patients and

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Feb 17 2025POLITICS

Unexpected FAA Layoffs Raise Safety Concerns

Imagine this: a sudden wave of firings hits the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just weeks after a tragic mid-air collision. This isn't some dramatic movie plot; it's what happened recently. The Trump administration decided to let go of several hundred FAA employees, many of whom were on proba

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Feb 17 2025SCIENCE

Meet Bastetodon: The Ancient Egyptian Forest's Top Predator

Imagine a creature with sharp, catlike teeth and a powerful bite. This isn't a scene from a movie, but a real-life description of an ancient carnivore called Bastetodon. This newly discovered species roamed the lush forests of Egypt around 30 million years ago. The discovery of its nearly complete s

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Feb 17 2025HEALTH

Breathing Techniques and Blood Flow: A Fresh Look

Breathing is something we do all the time, but did you know that how you breathe can change how your blood flows? A recent study took a close look at this. They wanted to see if different breathing patterns could affect blood flow right away in healthy adults. The study focused on two types of breat

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Feb 17 2025HEALTH

Heart's Backward Flow: A Clue to Breathing Troubles in Fontan Patients

The Fontan procedure is a lifesaver for kids with complex heart defects. It reroutes blood flow to bypass the heart's lower chambers. This unique setup means that how well the heart pumps blood depends on a few key factors: the pressure in the big veins, the resistance in the lungs' blood vessels, a

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Feb 17 2025CRIME

Border Trouble: How a Cartel's Family Ties Led to a Price-Fixing Scheme

A recent guilty plea in a Houston court revealed a shocking scheme. Carlos Favian Martinez, the son-in-law of a notorious Mexican drug lord, admitted to a complex plan. This plan involved using violence and threats to control the used-car market at the U. S. -Mexico border. The scheme, which lasted

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Feb 17 2025CRYPTO

President's Crypto Post Sparks Fraud Accusations

In a surprising turn of events, Argentine lawyers have accused President Javier Milei of fraud. This comes after he promoted a cryptocurrency called $LIBRA on social media. The coin was supposed to boost economic growth by funding small businesses and startups. However, things took a dramatic turn w

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Feb 16 2025SPORTS

Mac McClung's Triple Dunk Crown

The NBA All-Star weekend in San Francisco was a thrilling night filled with incredible dunks, a surprising disqualification, and a historic win. Mac McClung, a guard for the Osceola Magic, made history by becoming the first player to win the Slam Dunk contest three years in a row. He didn't just win

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Choices: Women's Reproductive Rights in Tanzania

Women's reproductive rights are a big deal. Everyone agrees that having access to sexual and reproductive healthcare is a basic human right. But, focusing only on how many women use modern contraception is like looking at a puzzle with only a few pieces. It doesn't show the whole picture. There's a

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