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Apr 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Checking the facts: How the U. S. and China tackle fake influencers differently

Social media stars giving health tips without medical school degrees. Investors posting stock advice after watching a YouTube video. Tutors selling homework help with no teaching license. Both China and the U. S. now say this can’t go on. In China, the rule is simple: prove you’re qualified before

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Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Twitter Chatter Turns Into Useful Data

Social media isn’t just for memes and arguments—it’s a goldmine of real-time opinions. Businesses, researchers, and even politicians often turn to Twitter to measure what people truly feel about products, policies, or brands. But raw tweets are messy. They’re short, full of slang, and packed with sa

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Apr 01 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Face‑Flicks: The New Beauty Detective Game

Social media has turned the look of a movie star into a public guessing game. Rather than watching a glamorous red‑carpet interview, viewers now see two photos side by side: one from the star’s early career and another from a recent shoot. A person who claims to be a medical professional—sometimes

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Jan 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Leviathan Meme: When Weather Maps Spark Wild Theories

Social media has been buzzing with a strange new trend. People are claiming that a biblical sea monster, the Leviathan, is waking up near Virginia. This idea started after a big winter storm hit the U. S. Some users on Facebook and Threads believe the storm was made to hide the Leviathan from view.

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Jan 27 2026POLITICS

Government Accounts Spark Concerns with Controversial Posts

Social media posts from the White House and other government departments have raised eyebrows. These posts seem to echo messages that resonate with far-right groups. They reference neo-Nazi literature, ethnic cleansing, and QAnon conspiracies. Some even hint at deporting a large portion of the U. S.

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Jan 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Databricks: Big Moves Before Big Market Debut

Databricks, a major player in the data analytics field, has just secured a massive $1. 8 billion in new debt. This brings their total debt to a staggering $7 billion. The company isn't talking about it, but the numbers speak for themselves. Databricks is one of the top tech companies expected to go

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Jan 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Chatbots: A New Trick for Stealing Data

Security experts have uncovered a sneaky way to steal information from AI chatbots like Microsoft Copilot. This trick, called Reprompt, lets hackers grab sensitive data with just one click on a seemingly safe link. The worst part? The victim doesn't even need to interact with the chatbot after that

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Jan 16 2026EDUCATION

Why Social Work Education Needs a Reality Check

Social work education is under fire in Alaska. Critics argue that students are being forced to adopt a specific political agenda. But is this really the case, or is there more to the story? Alaska is a diverse state. Over 15% of its population identifies as American Indian or Alaska Native. The sta

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Jan 15 2026HEALTH

Sharing Data, Saving Lives: The Paul Fearn Award's Impact on Cancer Research

Data is like a puzzle piece. It can be used to solve big problems. But what if researchers keep their data to themselves? Progress slows down. That's why the National Cancer Institute (NCI) created the Paul Fearn Award. It celebrates researchers who share their data openly. This is not just about sh

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Dec 28 2025FINANCE

Big Changes Coming to Social Security in 2026: What You Need to Know

Social Security is always a hot topic for retirees. It's their main source of income, so they're always on the lookout for updates. In 2025, retirees had to wait a bit longer than usual to find out about the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The government shutdown delayed the release of a key

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