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Jul 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Double-Edged Sword: Can We Keep the Bad Guys Out?

AI is getting smarter, and soon, it might be as smart as humans or even smarter. This is great news for solving problems, but it's also a bit scary because bad people could use it for bad things. The idea is to stop them from using it, but how? First, let's talk about what AGI and ASI are. AGI is A

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Jul 31 2025BUSINESS

SpaceX: Speed Over Safety?

SpaceX, a leader in space innovation, is now facing two serious legal challenges. Two former employees have taken the company to court, claiming they were fired for raising safety concerns. Both workers say that SpaceX prioritized speed and cost-cutting over worker safety and well-being. Robert Mar

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Jul 29 2025HEALTH

Weiss Hospital Faces Medicare Termination: What Went Wrong?

Weiss Memorial Hospital is in hot water, literally and figuratively. The federal government has decided to cut it off from Medicare, a big deal that could seriously hurt the hospital's finances. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced this decision, saying Weiss didn't follow th

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Jul 29 2025POLITICS

A Shot in the Dark: South Carolina's Hate Crime Debate

A recent incident in Richland County has sparked a heated discussion about the need for a statewide hate crimes law in South Carolina. On July 17, a man named Jonathan Felkel allegedly shot at a Black neighbor in the Spring Valley neighborhood, and he was arrested under a new local hate intimidation

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Jul 23 2025HEALTH

How Family Ties Shape Caregiving in Terminal Cancer

Caring for someone with terminal cancer is tough. It's not just about medical needs. Family bonds can make a big difference. But how exactly do these relationships affect caregivers? This study looks into that. Family dynamics are complex. They can bring comfort or add stress. Caregivers often feel

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Jul 21 2025CRIME

A Former Cop's Big Bitcoin Heist

A former crime-fighting officer, Paul Chowles, has been handed a 5. 5-year prison sentence for a clever but illegal Bitcoin grab. He took 50 Bitcoins, now worth about $6 million, from a seized stash during a dark web investigation. Chowles was a lead analyst, which gave him the perfect opportunity t

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Jul 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

Plastic Pollution and Fire Retardants: How Sunlight and Soil Mix Affect Their Stickiness

Plastic waste in farms is a big problem. It often carries fire retardants, which are chemicals used to stop things from burning. These chemicals can stick to the plastic and cause harm to the environment. But how exactly do they stick? And what makes them stick more or less? Scientists looked at tw

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Jul 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

Blocking Harmful Chemicals: The Power of Sealants on Concrete

Concrete structures can be a source of environmental trouble, especially when they come into contact with harmful chemicals like PFAS. These chemicals, often found in firefighting foams, can stick around in concrete and pose risks to the environment. To tackle this issue, researchers explored the us

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Jul 16 2025CRIME

The Clever Trick That Cost Online Shops Big

Two brothers from Ypsilanti were caught in a tricky online scam. They bought stuff from many online stores and then tricked the stores into giving them money back. But they didn't send the items back. Instead, they sent empty boxes or fake items. They kept the real stuff and sold it for profit. The

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Jul 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Emmy Awards 2025: Who's in the Running?

The Emmy Awards are back, and this year's nominations are making waves. Leading the pack is "Severance" from Apple TV+, with a whopping 27 nods. Close behind is HBO Max's "The Penguin" with 24, while "The Studio" and "The White Lotus" are tied at 23 each. HBO Max is having a great year, snagging th

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