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Aug 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Exploring AI and Nuclear Weapons: A Journalist's Mission

Joshua Keating, a seasoned journalist, has been chosen for a special fellowship. This opportunity allows him to dive deep into how artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear weapons are connected. The Outrider Foundation, along with Journalism Funding Partners, supports this initiative. Keating will

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Aug 27 2025LIFESTYLE

A Pit Bull's Journey from a Scorching Crate to a Loving Home

In the heart of Pennsylvania, a pit bull mix, Redds, faced a harsh reality. He was locked in a small, metal crate outside, with barely any air flowing through. The sun beat down, turning the crate into an oven. Redds was left there, suffering from heat exhaustion and burns on his paws. The crate wa

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Aug 27 2025POLITICS

Trump's Energy Policy: A Clash with Clean Power

The Trump administration is making it hard for wind and solar energy to grow in the U. S. They don't want wind turbines on federal lands, farmland, or even floating offshore. Recently, they started looking into adding taxes on wind-turbine parts from other countries. They also stopped a nearly finis

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Aug 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

How AI is changing the game for stadium workers

AI is shaking up the world of sports concessions. Some workers are feeling the pinch. They say they are losing tips and hours. But is this just a part of how technology changes jobs? Think about it. AI makes things faster. It can handle more orders. Fans get their food quicker. But what about the p

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Aug 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sci-Fi TV Shows That Defined the 1980s

The 1980s was a decade of big hair, bold music, and groundbreaking television. It was also a time when science fiction on TV was finding its footing. With special effects improving and storytelling becoming more sophisticated, viewers had a lot to look forward to. One standout show was "Alien Natio

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Aug 25 2025HEALTH

The Future of Medical Research: What's at Stake?

Medical research is a long game. It's not just about finding cures for today's diseases. It's about laying the groundwork for treatments that might not be ready for decades. But what happens when funding for this crucial work is slashed? Dr. Kamila Naxerova is one of many scientists working on unde

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Aug 24 2025SCIENCE

Shark Skin Secrets: How Bonnetheads Grow and Glow

Sharks have unique skin covered in tiny, tooth-like scales called denticles. These denticles help sharks swim faster and protect them during mating. Scientists wanted to see if these denticles change as sharks grow and if there are differences between male and female sharks. They studied 24 bonneth

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Aug 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Unseen Cost of AI: Energy, Water, and You

AI is everywhere, but its environmental impact is often overlooked. Every AI interaction consumes energy, mostly from fossil fuels, leading to significant greenhouse gas emissions. Data centers, the backbone of AI, are energy-intensive and require vast amounts of water for cooling. Larger centers ca

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Aug 22 2025BUSINESS

US Deliveries on Pause: What's the Deal with New Import Taxes?

Big changes are happening in the world of international shipping. Starting August 29, the US is changing its rules on import taxes for small packages. This has caused a lot of confusion and delays. Royal Mail and DHL have decided to pause some deliveries to the US. They need time to figure out how

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Aug 22 2025FINANCE

A Big Mistake in the Stock Market

In India, a stockbroker named Avendus Spark made a huge blunder. They were supposed to sell only 24% of a company called Clean Science & Technology. But, they sold way more shares than they were allowed to. This mistake happened right at the start of the trading day. A lot of shares changed hands in

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