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Nov 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

How AI Chatbot Missed Critical Signs of a User's Distress

Joshua Enneking, a 26-year-old who loved baseball, lacrosse, and tinkering with cars, had a hidden struggle. He was close with his family, especially his nephew, and always brought laughter to the room. But behind his tough exterior, he battled depression and suicidal thoughts. He turned to ChatGPT for support, sharing his darkest moments with the AI chatbot. His fam...

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Nov 24 2025CELEBRITIES

Miss Jamaica's Unfortunate Fall: A Look at the Miss Universe Pageant's Troubles

The Miss Universe pageant, held in Bangkok last week, saw Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch Fernández take home the crown. However, the event was marred by several incidents, with one contestant's accident standing out. Gabrielle Henry, representing Jamaica, took a tumble during a preliminary event. She was strutting down the runway in a shimmering orange dress when she slip...

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Czech Budget Battle: New Government Wants More Spending

The new Czech government, led by the ANO party, is at odds with the outgoing administration over the 2026 budget. The dispute centers around the budget's lack of funds for infrastructure and social programs, which the ANO party and its allies argue is necessary to meet their campaign promises. The outgoing government, led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala, has already re...

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Nov 24 2025CRYPTO

Crypto and Congress: What's Left on the Table?

Crypto is a hot topic in Congress right now. With less than 40 days left in the year, lawmakers have a lot to tackle. They need to confirm new leaders for financial agencies and figure out how to regulate the crypto market. The Senate has been busy. They just advanced Mike Selig's nomination to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). If approved, he'll...

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Nov 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood Bigwig Talks Qatar Ties and U. S. Film Tariffs

Steven Paul, a well-known figure in Hollywood, recently visited Qatar. He was there for a big industry event. The goal? To make Qatar a major spot for film and TV in the region. Paul, who runs SP Media Group, was in talks with Qatar’s Film Committee. But no deals are final yet. Paul is famous for his role in a memo called \"Make Hollywood Great Again. \" This memo h...

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Nov 23 2025OPINION

Pennsylvania's Energy Potential Stifled by Old Rules

Pennsylvania is a big deal in the energy world. It's the second-largest natural gas producer in the U. S. , right behind Texas. The state also exports a lot of coal. Recently, U. S. Sen. Dave McCormick hosted an event focusing on AI and energy. This event showed how important Pennsylvania is for the country's energy future and the economic chances it brings for peopl...

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Nov 23 2025OPINION

Idaho's Politicians: A Sudden Change of Heart?

Idaho's congressional representatives, Russ Fulcher, Mike Simpson, Jim Risch, and Mike Crapo, recently found themselves on the winning side of a vote to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. This might come as a surprise to those who remember their initial resistance to the idea. Just two months prior, Fulcher and Simpson had voted against releasing the files...

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Nov 23 2025EDUCATION

A Professor's Fight: Was Texas A&M Fair?

A professor at Texas A&M University is back in the spotlight after a committee said the school made a mistake by firing her. The professor, Melissa McCoul, was let go earlier this year after a video of her class went viral. In the video, a student questioned a lesson about gender identity. The committee found that the university did not follow the right steps to fir...

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

New York's Mayor-Elect Plays Nice with Trump, Locals React

New Yorkers are known for their skepticism, so when Zohran Mamdani, the city's new mayor-elect, had a surprisingly friendly chat with President Donald Trump, people took notice but kept their expectations in check. Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, won big in the recent election, taking every borough except Staten Island. His victory speech was all about ...

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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Weekend College Football: What to Watch and Why It Matters

College football's Week 13 is not packed with thrilling matchups. Some of this is due to conferences being too big, others are taking a break, and the SEC is playing easy teams. Out of the top 10 teams, three aren't playing, two face much weaker opponents, and three are favorites by a huge margin. Still, there are some important games that could affect who makes it ...

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