ROB WILLIAMS

Nov 23 2025HEALTH

Bird Flu Strain Claims Life in Washington: What You Need to Know

A man from Washington state has sadly passed away from a rare type of bird flu. This is the first time this particular strain, called H5N5, has been known to infect a human. The man, who was older and had other health issues, lived near Seattle and took care of chickens in his backyard. Experts think his birds might have caught the virus from wild birds. The good ne...

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Nov 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

When ChatGPT Started Acting Weird

This year, something strange happened with ChatGPT. It started acting different. People who used it said it was too good. It was like talking to a real person. But, it was just a computer program. Some people even thought it understood them better than anyone else. That was not normal. The people who made ChatGPT noticed this. They got emails from users saying the c...

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Nov 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

KDE Plasma 6. 6. 0: A Game-Changer for Screen Recording

KDE Plasma 6. 6. 0 is bringing some exciting updates to the table. One feature that stands out is the new screen recorder that can make windows disappear from recordings. This isn't just a blur or a black box over the window; it's like the window never existed. You can even place a hidden window over a visible one without blocking the view. Plus, any pop-ups from hid...

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Nov 23 2025HEALTH

Lab Mistakes: Why Early Steps Matter in Testing

In the world of healthcare, lab tests are crucial. They help doctors figure out what's wrong and how to treat it. But what if the test results are wrong? That's a big problem. Most mistakes happen before the test even starts. This is called the pre-analytical phase. It's like setting up a recipe wrong before you even start cooking. In a big hospital in Saudi Arabia,...

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Nov 23 2025EDUCATION

New York's New Mayor: A Chance to Fix Schools

Zohran Mamdani is now in charge of New York City's schools. This is a big job. He has to make sure kids get a good education. But it's not easy. There are many problems. Some people want to talk about who controls the schools. Others want to talk about special programs for smart kids. But the real problem is in the classrooms. There are 78, 000 of them. Mamdani needs...

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Nov 23 2025HEALTH

Fighting Diabetes in the Caribbean: A Fresh Approach

The Caribbean faces a big problem with diabetes. Many people there are at risk of developing this serious health issue. But there's hope! A new study shows that a mix of lifestyle changes and medication can help prevent diabetes. This is great news for the region, which has struggled with diabetes for a long time. The study, called LIME, tested a special program. It...

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Nov 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Robots Taking Over: Will We All Be Unemployed Soon?

Elon Musk has been talking about a future where robots do all the work. He thinks this could happen in the next 10 to 20 years. Musk believes that with advances in AI and robotics, humans won't need to work for money anymore. Instead, people will spend their time on hobbies or creative things. He even compared this idea to a sci-fi book series where everyone has ever...

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Nov 23 2025EDUCATION

ODU and Google Join Forces to Boost AI Education

Old Dominion University (ODU) has taken a big step forward by teaming up with Google to create MonarchSphere, an AI incubator. This isn't just about using AI; it's about building a whole new way for students and teachers to work together with businesses to tackle real-life problems. The university's president, Brian O. Hemphill, sees this as a game-changer. He belie...

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Nov 23 2025HEALTH

New Hope in Fighting COVID-19: Scientists Tweak Molecule Design

Scientists are working on new ways to fight COVID-19. They are making changes to a special molecule called N, N'-diphenylurea. This molecule can stop the virus from making copies of itself. But it has some problems. It doesn't dissolve well in water and can be harmful to cells. So, they made 27 new versions of this molecule. They wanted to fix the problems. Seven of...

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Nov 23 2025HEALTH

A Young Woman's Fight Against Time and Politics

Tatiana Schlossberg, a 34-year-old environmental journalist, is facing a tough battle against time. She recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, which is typically seen in older adults. The news came after her doctor noticed an unusual spike in her white blood cell count following the birth of her second chil...

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