25 m. ago After his parents' divorce, a guidance counselor's kindness left a lasting mark

Life was turbulent for Patrick Furlong after his parents divorced when he was in 8th grade. His father left, so he needed to navigate daily routines without a paternal influence in his life.

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7 h. ago How we tricked AI chatbots into creating misinformation, despite 'safety' measures

When you ask ChatGPT or other AI assistants to help create misinformation, they typically refuse, with responses like "I cannot assist with creating false information." But our tests show these safety measures are surprisingly shallow—often just a few words deep—making them alarmingly easy to circumvent.

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7 h. ago Why are video games getting more expensive? Spoiler: It's not just tariffs

The launch of Nintendo's Switch 2 this year came with the normal level of hype for a new gaming console, but there was also something distinctly sour about it: the price.

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9 h. ago Magnesium Supplements Crash Course: Benefits and Side Effects

Promises of better sleep—and better poops—are driving the magnesium supplements craze.

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12 h. ago Labor Day celebration: How President Trump is creating a brighter future for American workers

Department of Labor announces $30 million in workforce training grants and 63 deregulatory actions as part of America's talent strategy to support skilled workers.

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12 h. ago Influencers tout the benefits of creatine supplements. Is it healthy or all hype?

Creatine supplements have long been popular among iron-pumping gym goers. Social media influencers tout the benefits of creatine for everything. Does the evidence support the hype?

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12 h. ago China's Xi hosts Putin and Modi at Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting a high-profile summit with leaders from Russia, North Korea and India gathering among others in a challenge to U.S. influence.

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25 h. ago Video: John Legend Rants About Trump Creating 'One of the Dark Times in American History'

Left-wing pop Star John Legend accused President Donald Trump of creating "dark times" in America after launching his crime crackdown in Washington D.C. The post Video: John Legend Rants About Trump Creating ‘One of the Dark Times in American History’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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35 h. ago Can Matthew Stafford stay healthy? Rams’ Super Bowl aims depend on it

Can Matthew Stafford stay healthy? Rams’ Super Bowl aims depend on it  Los Angeles Times

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36 h. ago Historians See Autocratic Playbook in Trump’s Attacks on Science

Authoritarians have long feared and suppressed science as a rival for social influence. Experts see President Trump as borrowing some of their tactics.

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42 h. ago Washington ranks high for worker benefits according to Oxfam America

Washington ranks high for worker benefits according to Oxfam America  NonStop Local KHQ

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50 h. ago Military workout tactic goes viral as new fitness craze anyone can do

Social media influencers promote weighted vests as a "best-kept" fitness secret, bringing the military training method into mainstream workouts as experts urge caution.

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56 h. ago Payton Tolle vs. Paul Skenes lives up to the hype, but Red Sox bullpen collapses in 4

“It was incredible. I came off the mound after the first [inning] and I couldn’t feel my feet.” The post Payton Tolle vs. Paul Skenes lives up to the hype, but Red Sox bullpen collapses in 4-2 loss to Pirates appeared first on Boston.com.

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57 h. ago Popular destination may expand 'golden' visa perks, opening more doors for wealthy

New Zealand weighs expanding "golden" visa benefits to include luxury home purchases as the country relaxes immigration rules to attract high-net-worth individuals.

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2 d. ago How the Rams implement collaborative care & accessible programs to keep players healthy | Rams Training Days Ep. 2

How the Rams implement collaborative care & accessible programs to keep players healthy | Rams Training Days Ep. 2  Rams

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3 d. ago Uber and Lyft drivers in California win a path to unionization 

The agreement creates a model for drivers to be able to organize for increased pay, job protections, and other benefits. In exchange, California regulators say they’ll support legislation to reduce expensive insurance coverage mandates that ride-hailing companies have to pay.

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3 d. ago Report: Leftist Dark Money Group Funds Secret Social Media Astroturf Machine

Wired reports that a secretive nonprofit organization with ties to a powerful leftist dark money group is quietly bankrolling a network of high-profile Democratic influencers, offering them up to $8,000 per month to join an astroturf machine pushing leftist talking points online. The post Report: Leftist Dark Money Group Funds Secret Social Media Astroturf Machine appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Unusual microbug anatomy shown to optimize wing weight—findings could benefit tiny drone design

Skoltech and MSU scientists have uncovered the advantage gained by microscopic bugs from their feather-like wings that are unlike those of dragonflies, bees, mosquitoes and other familiar insects. A wing largely made up of bristles that stand somewhat apart from each other is lighter than the conventional membranous wing that comes in one piece.

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3 d. ago Trump's Chinese student visa push sets off alarm bells amid rising CCP ‘influence’ in US

President Trump says 600,000 Chinese student visas will likely be permitted as experts warn about national security risks and CCP influence operations on U.S. campuses.

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3 d. ago When AI blurs reality: The rise of hyperreal digital culture

From Bigfoot vlogs to algorithmically created personas, hyperrealistic AI content is redefining the boundaries of digital creators. These influencers are entirely virtual personas created using generative AI tools that simulate human features, voices, and behaviors. They post lifestyle content, interact with followers, and even secure brand endorsements—all without existing in the physical world.

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