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Nov 12 2025CRIME

Crime Trends in Chicago During COVID-19: A Closer Look

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many cities saw a drop in crime rates. But what was happening in Chicago? Researchers decided to take a closer look. They wanted to see how different neighborhoods were affected by the lockdowns and social distancing rules. They used a special method to study crime dat

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Nov 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ordinary People Take on the Scammers

A new movie, The Unexpecteds, turns the tables on the usual action heroes. Here, the stars are everyday folks, not muscle-bound superheroes. The director, Alejandro Montoya Marín, calls them schlubs, but he means it with affection. These are regular people who stumble into a fight against a slick on

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Nov 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

AI's Thirst: How Much Water Does It Really Need?

AI is a big deal these days, but have you ever wondered about its thirst? Water use in AI is a hot topic, and different companies report very different numbers. Google says its AI uses just a few drops of water per prompt, while Mistral, a French AI company, claims its model uses way more. So, why t

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Nov 12 2025HEALTH

Two Cancers, One Survivor: A Story of Resilience and Hope

In a small town in Arkansas, a man named Jimmie Carpenter faced an unexpected double challenge. He was diagnosed with not one, but two types of cancer at the same time. This all started when he went for his regular check-up for an enlarged prostate. Little did he know, this routine visit would chang

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Nov 12 2025HEALTH

Novartis Expands Cancer Drug Production in the US

Novartis, a Swiss pharmaceutical giant, has just opened a new manufacturing plant in Carlsbad, California. This facility is part of a bigger plan to invest $23 billion in the United States over the next five years. The focus of this new plant is on making cancer drugs, specifically for a treatment c

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Nov 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Double-Edged Sword: A Chinese Tech Leader Speaks Out

DeepSeek, a rising star in China's AI scene, has made waves with its advanced language model, DeepSeek-R1. But not everyone is celebrating. Chen Deli, a senior researcher at DeepSeek, recently shared some sobering thoughts about AI's future. At a government event, Chen admitted that while he's exci

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Nov 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Ways to Use iOS 26's New Shortcuts

iOS 26 has brought some cool updates to the Shortcuts app, making it even more useful. These updates are powered by Apple Intelligence, which adds new features like LLM-based actions. This means you can automate tasks that used to take a lot of time, like transcribing audio, tracking food, and even

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Nov 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Mixing Tools for Better Research: A Local LLM and NotebookLM Team Up

Research can be a headache, especially when dealing with big projects. Two tools, NotebookLM and a local LLM, are changing the game. NotebookLM is great for organizing research and making sure the information is accurate. But sometimes, you want more control, speed, and privacy. That’s where a local

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Nov 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Can Computers Predict Divorce? A Look at Love and Algorithms

Divorce is a big deal. It's not just a personal issue; it's a widespread social problem, especially in places like the United States. About half of all marriages end in divorce or separation. While divorce might not stop someone from going about their daily life, it can seriously impact their mental

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Nov 12 2025CELEBRITIES

Love, Kids, and the End of a Marriage: Cardi B and Offset's Journey

Cardi B and Offset's relationship has been anything but smooth sailing. They've had their ups and downs, breakups, and makeups, but now, they're calling it quits. In 2024, Cardi filed for divorce, not because of recent rumors, but due to a long-standing issue. She's even questioned who Offset is now

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