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Aug 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Stellantis Hits the Brakes on Self-Driving Cars

Stellantis, the big car company, has decided to hit pause on its plans to launch advanced self-driving technology. They had big dreams of rolling out Level 3 autonomous driving, which would let drivers take their hands off the wheel in busy city areas. But now, they say the market just isn't ready f

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Aug 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

SpaceX's Secret Weapon: The Unseen Success of Falcon 9

SpaceX has been making waves with its Starship vehicle, but let's not forget about the unsung hero, the Falcon 9 rocket. This workhorse has been quietly achieving some serious milestones while launching Starlink satellites. First off, there was the Starlink 10-56 mission that took off from Cape Can

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Aug 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Great Tech Race: AI vs. Green Energy

The world is watching a big race between the United States and China. These two superpowers are betting big on different technologies. The U. S. is going all in on artificial intelligence (AI). Meanwhile, China is leading the way in green energy. Both are trying to shape the future. But which bet wi

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Aug 28 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Truth: How Eyewitness Testimony Works

Eyewitness testimony has been a hot topic in psychology for a long time. Back in the day, experts thought eyewitnesses weren't very reliable. They believed that even if someone was very confident in their identification, they weren't much more likely to be right than someone who was unsure. But now

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Aug 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pentagon Narrows Down Tech Priorities

The Pentagon is planning to reduce its list of "critical technology" areas. Emil Michael, the undersecretary for research and engineering, shared this news at a recent conference. He explained that the current list has become too long and diluted in importance. Michael took over from Heidi Shyu, wh

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Aug 27 2025POLITICS

The Shifting Sands of Support: How the Right is Re-evaluating Israel

The American Right, long a bastion of unwavering support for Israel, is experiencing a significant shift in perspective. This change is not driven by progressive ideals but by a growing populist sentiment within the MAGA base. The conflict in Gaza, with its staggering human cost, has sparked a debat

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Aug 27 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change and the Debt Trap: A Growing Crisis for Vulnerable Nations

Climate change is not just about rising temperatures and extreme weather. It's also about money. Many countries that are most affected by climate change are also struggling with huge amounts of debt. These countries, which make up the Climate Vulnerable Forum's Vulnerable Twenty Group (CVF-V20), are

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Aug 27 2025HEALTH

Fighting Pain: A Look at Leishmaniasis Treatments in Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, a skin disease called localized cutaneous leishmaniasis (LCL) is quite common but often overlooked. Two main treatments are used: injections of a medicine called sodium stibogluconate (SSG) and a freezing method known as cryotherapy. Both treatments can be quite painful, but not much re

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Aug 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New York's Tennis Extravaganza: More Than Just a Game

The U. S. Open has become a hotspot for celebrities and big names, turning into a major event that rivals even the Super Bowl. It's not just about tennis anymore; it's a place where deals are made and stars shine. The U. S. Tennis Association (USTA) works hard to make sure big names show up. They r

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Aug 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New Film Killing Castro Unveils First Look

Get ready for a trip back in time! A new movie called "Killing Castro" is coming to the Toronto Film Festival. This film is based on real events from 1960. It's about Fidel Castro, the leader of the Cuban revolution, visiting New York City. He was supposed to give a speech at the United Nations. But

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