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Jan 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Riding Into the Future: A New Way to Get Around

The first encounter with a driverless car was a mix of excitement and curiosity. The idea of a car moving without a human behind the wheel seemed almost unreal. The process of booking a ride was simple, much like using any other ride-sharing app. However, the absence of a driver was a noticeable dif

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Jan 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Robots Over Cars: The Future of Tesla?

Tesla's journey has always been about pushing boundaries. But what if the company's biggest impact isn't in cars? Jason Calacanis, a tech investor, thinks so. He recently visited Tesla's Optimus robot lab and came away impressed. He believes Optimus could be more significant than Tesla's cars. Cala

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Jan 18 2026SCIENCE

Recycling Metals from Water with a Tiny Helper

Scientists made a cool new tool to clean up heavy metals from water. They used tiny plants called diatoms, mixed them with some special stuff, and created a super material. This material can grab onto metals like cadmium, copper, and lead. The team tested this new material in different conditions.

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Jan 18 2026HEALTH

Navigating the Tightrope: Treating Pain in Patients with Substance Use Issues

Treating patients with serious illnesses who also struggle with substance use is a tough job. Doctors often face a big challenge. They need to manage pain while also preventing misuse of medications. This is especially true when patients have a history of not following agreed-upon rules for taking o

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Jan 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Whiz Anne Goldberg Helps Seniors Embrace Modern Gadgets

Anne Goldberg, a tech-savvy senior herself, found her calling in teaching older adults how to use smartphones and tablets. It all started when she created a PowerPoint slideshow for a friend's relative's birthday party. The guests were impressed, and Goldberg received calls from other seniors seekin

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Jan 17 2026POLITICS

Trump's Testosterone Talk: What's the Big Deal?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently sparked conversation by discussing President Donald Trump's testosterone levels during a podcast interview. He mentioned that Dr. Oz had noted Trump's high testosterone levels for someone over 70, despite Trump's less-than-healthy eating habits. This comment opened up

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Jan 17 2026FINANCE

Money Moves: How Fast-Growing Economies Are Redefining Finance

In many parts of the world, old banking systems are still in use. But in countries with growing economies, things are changing fast. People there need quicker and easier ways to handle money. Inflation, working across borders, and using mobile phones are changing how people earn, spend, and save. I

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Jan 17 2026POLITICS

Puerto Rico's Ex-Governor Set for Pardon Amid Controversy

Former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez is about to receive a pardon from President Donald Trump. This news comes after Vázquez admitted to a campaign finance violation. The case also involves a former FBI agent and a Venezuelan banker. Vázquez's legal team argued that the prosecutors were being

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Jan 17 2026HEALTH

How Moving More Can Help Kids Who Beat Cancer

Kids who survive cancer often face big health challenges. One of them is poor cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). This means their hearts and lungs might not work as well as they should. But here's some good news: exercise can help! A group of researchers looked at many studies. They wanted to see how

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

A Former Leader's Legal Troubles in South Korea

South Korea's former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, is facing serious legal consequences. He was recently sentenced to five years in prison. The court found him guilty of creating a fake document to impose martial law in 2024. He also misused his bodyguards to avoid arrest. The ruling came from a panel

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