2 h. ago FTC launces inquiry into AI chatbots acting as companions and their effects on children

The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies about the potential harms to children and teenagers who use their AI chatbots as companions.

Politics

2 h. ago Charlie Kirk believed in me and my generation. We should honor him by speaking with courage

Charlie Kirk's murder represents an attack on civil discourse, but his legacy of mentoring Gen Z conservatives continues to inspire action.

Politics

3 h. ago More Children Are Now Obese Than Underweight, UN Report Finds

One in 10 children worldwide now has obesity, a report from UNICEF found, and the number of overweight children has more than doubled in low- and middle-income countries since 2000.

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6 h. ago Researchers develop core technologies for liquid air energy storage to support Korea's energy superhighway

As renewable energy adoption accelerates, stabilizing the power grid and mitigating output intermittency have become critical. The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), under the National Research Council of Science and Technology (NST), has successfully developed and demonstrated key technologies for a Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) system—recognized as a next-generation solution for large-scale, long-duration energy storage.

Technology

8 h. ago Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, promoted conservative values at his side

Charlie Kirk often pointed to his marriage as an example of a loving, conservative partnership. The pair married in 2021 and had two children. The post Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, promoted conservative values at his side appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Google vary widely in identifying hate speech

With the proliferation of online hate speech—which, research shows, can increase political polarization and damage mental health—leading artificial intelligence companies have released large language models that promise automatic content filtering.

Technology

10 h. ago Letters: Don’t forget John Burton’s advocacy for public parks and the environment

Letters: Don’t forget John Burton’s advocacy for public parks and the environment  San Francisco Chronicle

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17 h. ago JD Vance Promises to Carry On Legacy of 'True Friend' Charlie Kirk

Vice President JD Vance called Charlie Kirk a "true friend" who contributed directly to much of the success of President Donald Trump's administration in a heartfelt statement after the conservative star's assassination. The post JD Vance Promises to Carry On Legacy of ‘True Friend’ Charlie Kirk appeared first on Breitbart.

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19 h. ago AG Pam Bondi: 'Charlie Was an American Hero... We Will Not Rest Until Justice Is Served'

Charlie Kirk was an "American hero," Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Wednesday night following the horrific murder of the conservative activist, who leaves behind a wife and two young children. The post AG Pam Bondi: ‘Charlie Was an American Hero… We Will Not Rest Until Justice Is Served’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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20 h. ago Dem Sen. Murphy: Mass Shootings Aren't Common Enough for Guards at Schools, Need Gun Control

On Wednesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “All In,” Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) stated that he opposed armed guards in schools because he thinks it creates “irrational” fear in children and “you are still more likely in this country to be killed The post Dem Sen. Murphy: Mass Shootings Aren’t Common Enough for Guards at Schools, Need Gun Control appeared first on Breitbart.

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20 h. ago First Lady Melania Trump Mourns Charlie Kirk: 'Charlie’s Children Will Be Raised with Stories Instead of Memories'

First Lady Melania Trump is mourning the loss of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who was murdered by a gunman while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. The post First Lady Melania Trump Mourns Charlie Kirk: ‘Charlie’s Children Will Be Raised with Stories Instead of Memories’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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21 h. ago DOJ backs off claims about Guatemalan children it sought to deport

DOJ backs off claims about Guatemalan children it sought to deport  Politico

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21 h. ago For first time, more children obese than underweight, UNICEF finds

For first time, more children obese than underweight, UNICEF finds  The Washington Post

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24 h. ago Kennedy Report Won’t Solve America’s Food Issues, Experts Say

Food policy experts said the White House health report is full of promising ideas, but falls short in key ways.

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24 h. ago DAVID MARCUS: Progressive madness killed Charlie Kirk, a once

Conservative leader Charlie Kirk was killed at a Utah university event, and Leftist rhetoric is to blame for inspiring the attack on the TPUSA founder.

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26 h. ago Shooting reported at Colorado high school, 2 kids transported to hospital: Officials

At least two children have been injured after a shooting unfolded at a high school in Colorado, officials said.

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29 h. ago Great children’s books that represent the diversity in SPS classrooms

Great children’s books that represent the diversity in SPS classrooms  Seattle's Child

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31 h. ago Exploring the future of voice AI with Mati Staniszewski at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

From audiobooks and dubbing to gaming and avatars, AI-generated voice is breaking into the mainstream — and Mati Staniszewski, CEO and co-founder of ElevenLabs, is helping lead the charge. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, he’ll take the stage to talk about what it takes to make voice AI truly human.

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34 h. ago How Los Angeles brings stoke and surf to children with disabilities

How Los Angeles brings stoke and surf to children with disabilities  LAist

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35 h. ago Why microdosing Ozempic could become as common as taking a multivitamin

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic show promise for multiple health conditions, as experts explore microdosing benefits for blood sugar control and longevity.

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