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Jun 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Texas' Open Road for Driverless Cars: A Double-Edged Sword

In the heart of Texas, a bold experiment is unfolding. Tesla's robotaxis are hitting the roads, thanks to the state's relaxed rules on autonomous vehicles, or AVs. This hands-off approach has made Texas a magnet for AV companies, but it's also stirring up controversy. The Lone Star State's laws on

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Jun 20 2025BUSINESS

JPMorgan Chase Expands Mobile App for Bond Trading

JPMorgan Chase is stepping up its game in the online investing world. The bank is all set to introduce new features in its mobile app. These features will allow users to research and buy bonds and brokered CDs. This move is part of a bigger plan to attract investors who trade a few times a month. T

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Jun 20 2025ENVIRONMENT

Grassland Struggles: How Dry Spells Affect Plant Growth Cycles

Grasslands face big challenges from drought. These dry spells mess with how plants grow and change over time. This is especially true in semi-arid areas. Yet, scientists are still figuring out exactly how drought affects these plant cycles and when things get really bad. Researchers looked at Stipa

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Jun 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Mars Dream Hits a Snag: Starship's Test Gone Wrong

The dream of making humans a multi-planetary species took a hit recently. A Starship rocket, part of SpaceX's ambitious project, met an explosive end during a test in Texas. This wasn't just any test. It was the 10th attempt, and it ended in a fiery spectacle. The incident happened late at night at

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Jun 19 2025SPORTS

A Pro's Journey Ends: C. J. Mosley Retires After a Decade

C. J. Mosley, a well-known linebacker, has decided to step away from the football field. He announced his retirement on a social media platform. He has spent a decade in the NFL, playing for two teams. Mosley's journey began with the Ravens, where he was picked as the 17th overall in the 2014 dra

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Jun 19 2025POLITICS

Colorado's Mushroom Moment: A Fresh Start for Past Convictions

The state of Colorado is taking a significant step forward in its approach to natural medicines. Governor Polis made a big announcement at the Psychedelic Science 2025 Conference. He declared that all state-level convictions for possessing psilocybin or psilocin will be pardoned. This decision is pa

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Jun 19 2025BUSINESS

Celebrities are now in the phone business

There is a new trend where famous people are putting their names on phone services. This is not just about phones, but also about the services that make them work. These services are called mobile virtual network operators, or MVNOs for short. They provide cell coverage by renting out the infrastruc

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Jun 19 2025CELEBRITIES

Two Stars End Their Marriage After 14 Years

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have officially ended their marriage. They shared this news on their Instagram stories. They are proud of what they have accomplished together. They are also committed to staying friends and co-parenting their children. They asked the media to respect their children

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Jun 18 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Donkey Kong Bananza: New Friends, Fresh Moves, and Creative Chaos

Nintendo has given fans a sneak peek into the newest Donkey Kong adventure, Donkey Kong Bananza. This time around, DK isn't going solo. He'll have a new buddy joining him on his quests. Pauline, known from her appearances in Super Mario Odyssey, is stepping into the spotlight as DK's sidekick. Her s

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Jun 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

New Camera App Takes Smartphone Photography to the Next Level

A new camera app has hit the Apple App Store, and it's got some serious backing. Two key figures from the Google and Pixel Camera apps have teamed up to create Indigo. This app is designed to enhance the quality of smartphone photos by using advanced computational photography techniques. The app is

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