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Dec 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Driving in the Wild: How Our Brains Handle Unexpected Weather on Grassland Roads

Grassland roads in Inner Mongolia are quiet and straightforward, perfect for testing self-driving cars. But, cows and sheep often wander onto the road, and sandstorms or snow can suddenly appear. These surprises make it hard for self-driving cars to handle everything on their own. Right now, these c

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Dec 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Plastic Pollution: A Problem We Can Solve

Plastic pollution is a growing problem. Right now, a garbage truck's worth of plastic is dumped into the environment every second. That's a lot of waste. And it's only going to get worse. By 2040, plastic production is expected to increase by more than 50 percent. But waste management won't keep up.

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Dec 16 2025CELEBRITIES

Hollywood Mourns the Loss of a Legendary Director and His Wife

The entertainment world is in shock after the tragic news of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele's untimely deaths. The couple was found stabbed in their Brentwood home, sending waves of grief through Hollywood and beyond. Rob Reiner, 78, was a celebrated director known for his iconic films like "The P

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Dec 16 2025BUSINESS

Ford's Electric Dreams Take a Backseat

Ford has decided to slow down its electric vehicle (EV) plans. The company is facing big losses and not enough people are buying EVs. So, Ford is changing its strategy. It will stop making the electric F-150 Lightning truck. Instead, it will make a version with a longer range that uses both electric

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Dec 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Wild Ride: Austin Butler's Caught Stealing on Netflix

Austin Butler's latest film, "Caught Stealing, " is a wild ride that's worth checking out on Netflix. The movie follows Hank Thompson, a guy who gets caught up in a criminal mess after babysitting his neighbor's cat. It's not your typical heist movie, but it's packed with action and a star-studded c

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Dec 16 2025HEALTH

Can Digital Health Save the Day for Lung Disease Patients?

Lung disease is a serious issue, impacting countless lives globally. The usual treatments aren't always easy to get or fit into people's busy lives. That's where digital health tools come in. These high-tech solutions have shown some impressive results in a recent study. The study compared digital h

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Dec 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Intel's New Hires: A Strategic Shift

Intel has made some big moves recently. They've brought in new leaders to handle important jobs. One of them is Robin Colwell, who used to work for President Trump. He's now in charge of dealing with the government. This is a big deal because Intel has to navigate tricky trade rules and keep good re

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Dec 16 2025BUSINESS

Ford's Big Bet on Gas: A Shift in the Auto Industry

Ford is making a major change in its plans. The company will stop making some electric vehicles (EVs). This includes the electric version of the F-150 Lightning. Instead, Ford will focus more on gas-powered and hybrid cars. They will also hire more workers, even though some jobs will be lost at a ba

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Dec 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

iOS 26. 2 Update: Your iPhone Might Be Updating Itself Without Asking

Apple’s latest iPhone update, iOS 26. 2, has sparked some buzz among users. It’s not just the fact that it was released on a Friday, which is unusual. Some people are noticing that their phones are turning on automatic updates without them doing anything. Here’s the thing: when your iPhone finishes

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Dec 15 2025HEALTH

Can Tech Help Parents Tame Tantrums?

Parents of kids with disruptive behavior disorders often feel lost. They struggle to manage outbursts. But what if technology could lend a hand? Researchers have been exploring this idea. They want to know if digital tools can help. Specifically, tools that give real-time feedback. These tools coul

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