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With less than eight minutes remaining in Duke’s decisive victory over Alabama in the NCAA tournament’s East regional final on Saturday, Duke’s standout freshman, Cooper Flagg, found himself guarded by Alabama’s Mark Sears. Sears, like Flagg, is a first-team All-American
MoreMADISON, Wis. — On Saturday, a Wisconsin judge opted not to prevent Elon Musk from distributing $1 million checks to two Wisconsin voters at a scheduled rally, just days before the state’s hotly contested Supreme Court election. The state’s Attorney
MoreSAN FRANCISCO — On Saturday, demonstrations against Elon Musk’s alleged dismantling of the U.S. government under President Trump took place outside Tesla dealerships across the United States and in some European cities. The protests represent a further effort to negatively
MoreWASHINGTON — A leading vaccine expert at the Food and Drug Administration has resigned, criticizing a top health official for allegedly allowing “misinformation and lies” to influence his views on vaccine safety. Dr. Peter Marks informed Acting FDA Commissioner Sara
MoreFollowing the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and neighboring countries on Friday, March 28th, relief efforts are underway in Southeast Asia. According to an update from Myanmar authorities on Saturday, the death toll has surpassed 200. Authorities also report
MoreCAIRO — As Ramadan concludes, Muslims worldwide are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. The holiday is typically a joyous occasion, celebrated with communal prayers and festivities, including family visits, gatherings, outings, and the purchase of new clothing. For some Muslim
MoreWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is increasingly turning to the Supreme Court after facing setbacks in lower federal courts, a tactic he successfully used during his initial term. In the past week, the Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court,
MoreThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is facing an uncertain future, according to experts. Here’s a breakdown of what you should know.
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The recent surge of Studio Ghibli-style memes on social media can be attributed to several factors. Notably, OpenAI recently updated ChatGPT, enabling users to generate higher quality images with the 4o model. This update is considered a significant improvement in
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The central question in energy and climate discussions is the extent to which AI will increase power consumption in the coming years. Many analysts predict a surge in AI-driven electricity use within five years due to its expanding applications for
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` tags. “ Artificial intelligence has gradually integrated into our lives, often without explicit consent. Phone and computer updates now offer text message summaries, and predictive text anticipates our writing. We can use AI to generate , or seek advice
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Turkey is once again in a state of turmoil. Ekrem Imamoglu, the Mayor of Istanbul and a key figure in the Republican People’s Party (CHP), the main opposition party, was initially detained and then formally arrested on March 23. The
MoreLONDON — Following a brief hospital stay due to side effects from his cancer treatment, King Charles III greeted the public with a smile and a wave as he departed his London residence on Friday. Buckingham Palace confirmed that the
MoreNUUK, Greenland — Vice President JD Vance and his wife are scheduled to visit a U.S. military base in Greenland this Friday. The trip was reduced in scope following objections from Greenlanders and Danes who were displeased that the initial
MoreTesla facilities have been targeted with arson, bomb threats, and vandalism at charging stations. Nationwide, a series of aggressive protests have sprung up against Tesla locations due to Elon Musk’s highly debated involvement with the Trump Administration. Protesters aim to
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Returning from a trip to Canada, I navigate Toronto’s Pearson Airport, following signs with American flags toward U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Canadian staff repeatedly check my passport, but approaching the U.S. clearance area intensifies my anxiety. The U.S. border
MoreWASHINGTON — A recent poll indicates a decline in the number of Americans who view Canada as a close ally of the United States. This shift suggests that President Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs and discussions of potentially taking over
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The city of Yiwu, near Shanghai, China, comes alive with Christmas preparations much earlier than most places. This city of two million is known for producing approximately two-thirds of the world’s Christmas decorations. International traders were recently seen searching Yiwu
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The U.S. intelligence community released its annual threat assessment for 2025 on March 25th. Notably absent was any mention of climate change—marking the first time in more than ten years that it hasn’t been included. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi
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WASHINGTON — In a significant restructuring effort, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Thursday that it will eliminate 10,000 jobs. The agency, which oversees vital public health functions such as monitoring infectious diseases, inspecting food and healthcare
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