RON HOLLAND JR MARCUS SASSER

Apr 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

How AI theft puts America's tech edge at risk

America's top AI labs are warning that foreign hackers are quietly draining their most advanced work. Instead of breaking into systems with guns blazing, these attackers use a smarter trick: they steal the output of AI systems to rebuild weaker copies. The process, called "industrial distillation, "

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Apr 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

New AI model boosts coding and research with fewer questions

OpenAI just released a fresh update to its AI tools, called ChatGPT 5. 5, built for people who need help with tough tasks like coding and research. Seven weeks after its last version, this new model is here to make everyday digital work easier. The team behind it says it can figure out confusing pro

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Apr 24 2026EDUCATION

South Carolina’s top teacher teaches science—and life lessons

Dr. Christie Palladino didn’t set out to win awards. She started as a doctor fixing hearts and delivering babies. Then she switched to classrooms, where she now shapes young minds instead of presiding over them. This week, the state named her South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year for 2027. The announ

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Apr 24 2026SPORTS

Paris 2030 Olympics: Ice Hockey Games Seek New Home After Nice Rejection

France’s plan to host the 2030 Winter Games is facing unexpected hurdles, with ice hockey now looking for a new home in Paris. Officials had hoped to use Nice’s soccer stadium—renovated temporarily for hockey—but the city’s new mayor shut down the idea. Now, Paris is stepping in with two existing ar

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Apr 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Summer concert tickets for just $30? Here’s how to grab them

Live Nation just dropped a deal that turns summer concert tickets into a steal. For one week starting April 29, fans can snag $30 tickets to 70+ shows in Massachusetts. The lineup’s a mix of big names and crowd-pleasers—from pop acts like Kesha and The Pussycat Dolls to country stars like Luke Bryan

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Apr 24 2026FINANCE

Game Company Shares Jump on Strong Earnings

A gaming business just beat Wall Street's expectations by a wide margin. The company reported adjusted earnings of 11 cents per share compared to the 7 cent estimate. Revenue also came in higher than expected at $1. 77 billion versus a $1. 75 billion forecast. This double beat sent shares up nearly

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Apr 24 2026BUSINESS

Mini Golf Meets Happy Hour: How One Chain Rewrote the Rules of Fun

Back in the early 2010s, a Wall Street trader named Greg Bartoli bought three mini-golf courses in Florida with a simple goal: create a place where parents could watch sports while their kids played safely nearby. The first spot, Lighthouse Cove, paired two 18-hole courses with a sports bar and ice

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Apr 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Quiet Game That Fits Right In

Aviator stands out in an online casino not because it’s flashy, but because it’s calm. Most games scream for attention with bright lights, characters, and stories. Aviator does the opposite. It’s just a fast-moving line and a number that keeps updating. If you’ve ever seen a live stock chart or a sp

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Apr 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

The Moon Trip Toilet Trouble

Going to the bathroom in space sounds like a basic need, but it turns out even that can cause big headaches. The Artemis II crew recently returned from a trip around the Moon, proving they could handle deep-space travel. Yet their shiny new space toilet, which cost millions to develop, had a tiny fl

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Apr 24 2026OPINION

The Business of Baby Factories: How Wealth and Science Mix

A Chinese tech boss is skipping traditional succession planning entirely. Instead of trusting boards or mentoring employees, he’s betting on biology. By paying American women to carry designer babies, he aims to produce an heir with pre-selected traits—like ordering custom products from a menu. This

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