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Jun 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Self-Driving Delivery: A Step Forward or Just a Show?

Tesla made big waves with a video showing a Model Y driving itself from the factory to a customer's home. Elon Musk called it a first-of-its-kind, fully autonomous delivery. The car handled city streets, highways, and traffic lights all by itself. The new owner was thrilled when the car pulled up to

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Jun 28 2025POLITICS

Thailand's Political Turmoil: Protests Erupt Over Prime Minister's Controversial Call

In Bangkok, a large group of people took to the streets to express their anger and demand the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The reason? A leaked phone conversation with Cambodia's former leader, Hun Sen, which has sparked a political firestorm. The protest was fueled by Paet

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Jun 28 2025POLITICS

California's Tough Choices: Balancing the Budget on the Backs of Immigrants

California is in a tough spot. The state has a $12 billion hole in its budget. To fill it, Governor Gavin Newsom and lawmakers had to make some hard choices. One of the biggest changes? Rolling back healthcare for low-income immigrants without legal status. Starting in 2026, California will stop ta

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Little Eyes, Big Influence: What Kids See on YouTube

Kids between 3 and 8 years old are glued to YouTube and YouTube Kids. They see lots of ads for snacks and drinks. These ads can shape what kids want to eat and drink. It's a big deal because many of these ads push unhealthy foods. YouTube is everywhere. Kids watch it on tablets, phones, and compute

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Older Adults and Anticholinergic Drugs: A 25-Year Look at the Numbers

Older adults are often prescribed anticholinergic drugs. These medications can cause problems. For a long time, experts have said it's important to keep track of how many of these drugs older adults take. But, there hasn't been much data on how this has changed over time. A recent study looked at t

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Jun 28 2025CRIME

Unraveling the Secrets of Hanging Deaths: A Close Look at Ear Findings

When someone dies from hanging, figuring out if they died before or after being hung is super important. Usually, experts look at things like injuries, bruises, and the mark left by the rope. But there's a catch: no single sign can say for sure if the hanging caused the death or happened after. This

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Jun 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Chemicals from Buildings Move Through Soil: A Science Experiment

Scientists wanted to see how chemicals from building materials move through soil. They used both computer models and real-life experiments to figure this out. The computer models, like PELMO, are usually used for farming chemicals. But buildings are different from farms. So, the scientists had to ad

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Jun 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Farmers and the Hidden Plastic Problem

India's farms are facing a silent threat: microplastics. These tiny plastic bits are sneaking into the soil and messing with crops. But how much do farmers know about this issue? A recent study took a closer look at what Indian farmers think about microplastic pollution. Researchers talked to 310 f

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Jun 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Human Hands, AI Minds: Trucking's New Teamwork

Two big names in the trucking world are teaming up to make our roads safer and deliveries faster. Vay and Kodiak Robotics are joining forces to mix human skills with AI smarts. Vay brings the tech that lets humans drive trucks from afar. Kodiak has trucks that mostly drive themselves. Together, the

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Jun 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Struggle of Waking Up and Acting Fast

Ever tried to do something important right after waking up? It's tough, right? Now, imagine being a driver in a self-driving car. You're napping, and suddenly, you need to take over. But what if you were in deep sleep? A recent study looked into this. Researchers had people drive in a simulator aft

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