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Jun 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI is here—but do people really trust it?

Artificial intelligence is changing how people work, study, and interact every day. Some experts call it the biggest shift since the Industrial Revolution, and big tech companies are pouring money into AI tools. Yet most Americans aren’t rushing to embrace it. In fact, they’re five times more likely

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Jun 06 2026CRIME

Big Names, Small Favor: How a Food Tycoon Helped Jeffrey Epstein

In 2012, a hot dog order sparked a connection that lasted years. Jeffrey Epstein, known for his wealth and controversial ties, once needed a simple favor: a delivery of his favorite hot dogs from Manhattan to his ranch in New Mexico. The man who handled this odd request? A powerful figure in the res

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Jun 06 2026BUSINESS

County Steps Forward to Help Revive Local Hotel

Shawnee County has taken a quiet but important step toward breathing new life into a historic downtown building. Officials recently approved a plan to support upgrades for Hotel Topeka, a project that could reshape part of the city center. The move allows up to $7 million in bonds to be issued, but

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Jun 06 2026CELEBRITIES

Meet Amanda Pappas: From TV Weather to Subscription Content

A former Miami weather forecaster known for her "Weather Bestie" brand has shifted gears into a new digital space. After leaving her TV role, she now runs a subscription-based platform where fans pay to access exclusive content. This isn’t just a change in job—it’s a full pivot from public broadcast

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

Sinaloa Governor’s Indictment Sparks Mexico‑US Tension

The U. S. charged Sinaloa governor Rubén Rocha Moya in April, a move that marked a sharp shift in how Washington and Mexico interact over crime. The indictment says Rocha helped drug traffickers move goods into the United States and protected cartel members for bribes. It also claims he won hi

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Jun 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Forests Fading: Why Trees Keep Disappearing in Anne Arundel County

Back in 1609, when English settlers first arrived, the Chesapeake Bay area was almost entirely covered in forests. Over time, trees were cut down for farms and buildings, especially for growing tobacco. By the late 1800s, farming slowed down in some areas, letting forests grow back. But by 1950, ano

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Jun 05 2026HEALTH

Plastic chemicals: How everyday products could be hurting men’s health

Everyday plastics contain hidden chemicals that might quietly harm male health over time. A growing body of research now links one of these chemicals, DEHP, to lower testosterone levels in adult men. Unlike quick health scares, this issue unfolds slowly, making it harder to spot the connection betwe

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Jun 04 2026CRIME

Drug Cases Expose Tensions in U. S. -Mexico Relations

Two Mexican state governors now face U. S. scrutiny for alleged cartel ties, adding pressure to a relationship already strained by accusations of interference. Alfonso Durazo of Sonora and Américo Villarreal of Tamaulipas—both from the ruling party—lost their U. S. visas while under investigation, m

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Jun 03 2026SCIENCE

Detecting Tiny Starch Bits with a Smart Fiber Sensor

A new fiber sensor can spot tiny starch traces in water used for cleaning food. It helps stop cross‑contamination and keeps water clean. The device is built from a special fiber design that mixes regular multimode fiber with a core‑less section. A gel layer sits on the core‑less part to capture star

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Jun 03 2026HEALTH

A New Path for Health Certification

Lifestyle medicine has grown fast, and people are looking for ways to prove their expertise. One idea is to use the CMMI framework, a tool that many companies use to improve processes. This approach could bring more structure and credibility to certifications in this field. CMMI, short for Capabili

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