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May 08 2025OPINION

Children's Safety in the Spotlight: Rethinking Court Transparency

The debate around making child dependency courts open to the public is hot. Some say it's a good idea. Others say it's not. One person who thinks it's a good idea is Nathan Witkin. He believes that open courts will make people more aware of child welfare issues. He also thinks that this awareness w

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May 08 2025CRIME

A New Voice in Court: AI Speaks for the Silent

In a groundbreaking move, a man convicted of manslaughter in Arizona faced sentencing with a unique twist. The victim, Christopher Pelkey, spoke through an AI-generated version of himself. This wasn't a typical courtroom drama. It was a blend of technology and emotion, raising questions about justic

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May 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

GTA 6: The PS5 Powerhouse Behind the Scenes

GTA 6 fans are buzzing after Rockstar dropped a bombshell. The stunning second trailer, released just days ago, wasn't just a pretty face. It was a pure showcase of what the PlayStation 5 can do. Every frame, from gameplay to cutscenes, was captured in-game on a standard PS5. No fancy tricks or upgr

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May 08 2025SPORTS

Washington's Defense Faltered in First Playoff Game

The Washington Capitals are facing a tough start in the playoffs. They lost the first game to the Carolina Hurricanes in overtime. It was a close match, but the Hurricanes had way more shots on goal. They had 33 shots, while the Capitals only had 14. This huge difference showed that the Hurricanes w

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May 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Homes Getting Smarter: The Matter Update

Smart homes are becoming more popular. But they have a problem. They are often hard to set up. This is because there are many different ways to connect them. Matter is a new standard that aims to fix this. It was first released in late 2022. But it took a while for devices to support it. Now,

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May 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Ride-Hailing Dreams Face Trademark Hurdles

Tesla's ambitious plans to launch a fleet of self-driving taxis have hit a snag. The company's efforts to trademark the term "Robotaxi" have been rejected by the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office. The office deemed the term too generic for a single company to own. This decision came after Tesla appl

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May 06 2025POLITICS

Funding Freeze: Crime Victim Groups Left in the Lurch

The House Judiciary Committee Democrats are digging into a controversial move by the Trump administration. They are looking into the decision to freeze funding for hundreds of organizations that help crime victims and run safety programs. This all started when CBS News reported that the Justice Depa

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May 06 2025BUSINESS

Speed Up Your Projects with Expert Permit Assistance

In the wake of the pandemic, a new business emerged to tackle a common headache for homeowners and builders: the permit application process. Just Permits LLC, based in Ellicott City, is a game-changer for those looking to fast-track their property improvements. The company was founded by Charles Lev

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May 06 2025BUSINESS

Food Delivery Giant Expands Its Reach

On a Tuesday, DoorDash made headlines by announcing two big purchases. The first was Deliveroo, a food delivery service based in Britain. This deal is worth a whopping 3. 8 billion dollars. With this purchase, DoorDash is now operating in countries that were previously served by Deliveroo. Deliv

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May 06 2025HEALTH

Health Cuts Spark Legal Battle: States Fight Back

In a bold move, legal representatives from 19 states and Washington, D. C. , have taken the Trump administration to court. They are fighting against deep cuts to the U. S. Health and Human Services agency. The states argue that these cuts have harmed essential health programs and left them to deal

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