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Can brain surgery reverse Alzheimer's? Plus, new clues about long COVID and the future of health data
Experimental brain surgery shows promise for Alzheimer's but long COVID research reveals microbiome links.
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Millennial anger drives voter turnout
Millennials fuel record midterms turnout with anger over politics and economy.
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Can you trust what you see?
Partisan news and AI deepfakes challenge trust in what we see.
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Harris County DA Considers ICE Agent Charges
Harris County DA seeks charges against ICE agent who hit man with vehicle in Houston.
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3 children, 1 teacher killed in Oregon school shooting
Three children and one teacher died at Bend Oregon elementary school shooting.
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Don't click the ad might be outdated internet advice
New spyware spreads through ads without user interaction, making 'don't click' advice obsolete.
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Medicare Open Enrollment Begins
Millions face fewer Medicare plans and higher costs as enrollment starts.
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FBI Employees Sue Over Job Losses
Nine FBI agents fired for Trump investigation roles sue to reclaim jobs.
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Retailers expect big holiday spending despite rising prices
U.S. holiday sales projected at $1.013 trillion as inflation pressures mount.
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NYC man held in ICE custody after bullet in neck
NYC man with bullet in neck held by ICE after unlawful arrest.
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Bot test: Did a strike on a Russian data center throttle internet activity this weekend?
Ukrainian strikes on Yandex data centers sparked claims of reduced social media bots but experts say the evidence is misleading.
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Energy prices drive inflation rate higher as midterm elections approach
Energy prices surge ahead of midterms as inflation hits 3.7%.
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AirTag Silencer removed after stalking concerns
Elevation Lab pulls AirTag Silencer device after stalking complaints.
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Why 6 Senate Republicans Turn Against Trump’s Diesel Deal
Six Senate Republicans demand Trump cancel Russia diesel deal.
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Truth vs. lie in 2026 election
Talarico's mental health conspiracy spreads despite debunking.
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AI enables ransomware attacks
AI tools let anyone bypass security to become cybercriminals.
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People building license plate reader cameras to track cops
A Canadian YouTuber built a camera to track police, sparking police visits and viral attention.
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Home sales see modest gains, but soaring mortgage rates cloud the outlook
U.S. home sales rise slightly as mortgage rates surge, threatening housing market.
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Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer
Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery after cancer diagnosis.
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Tupac Shakur Murder Conviction
Duane Davis sentenced to 40 years for Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder.
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Character.AI bankruptcy leaves millions of users’ chats in limbo
Character.AI’s bankruptcy puts millions of users’ intimate chats at risk of being sold without clear protections.
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Expedia class-action lawsuit claims monopoly pricing
Expedia faces class-action lawsuit for allegedly monopolizing hotel prices through strict online contracts.
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That newspaper that just landed on your doorstep? It might not be what you think it is
Ohio Independent newspaper targets voters with partisan news and AI-generated content ahead of midterms.
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Gym attendance hits record highs as Shane Gillis SNL joke sparks debate
Shane Gillis' SNL joke about women's gym clothes draws backlash as U.S. gym membership reaches 81 million record.
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Hackers target French grocery freezers
Hackers raise French grocery freezer temps to 122°F, causing spoilage and fires.
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Politicians Use AI Deepfakes in Rival Attacks
Politicians deploy realistic AI deepfakes to attack rivals, raising defamatory concerns.
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Camp Mystic lawsuits can proceed
Families sue Camp Mystic over flash flooding deaths as bankruptcy court allows lawsuits to proceed.
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High power bills push city voters for public utilities
Voters in Ann Arbor and other cities weigh city-owned utilities to combat rising electricity costs.
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Trump shifts Ukraine stance from dictator to courageous
Trump reverses Ukraine stance after calling Zelenskyy a dictator, now says Ukraine needs new president.
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Flooding hits Southern California, Las Vegas Strip
Newport Beach declares emergency as Southern California floods.
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Saudi Airport Attack Video and Trump's Ambitions
Saudi airport strike video surfaces as Trump considers firing ambassador over alleged misconduct.
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Pennsylvania reports sixth measles-related death
Pennsylvania's measles outbreak kills sixth person this year.
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Jury selection begins in Russell Brand’s trial
Russell Brand faces trial on seven sexual assault charges after jury selection starts in London.
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AI Sucks Joy from Math
AI solves math problems, leaving mathematicians to wonder if their work has lost meaning.
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Texas Senate race conspiracy theory
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico's mental health conspiracy theory spreads despite denials.
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Judge orders Trump's $20 million taxpayer-funded ads off the air
Federal judge halts Trump administration's $20 million taxpayer-funded TV ads.
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Trump and Rubio weigh firing US ambassador over misconduct claims
Trump and Rubio consider removing Greek ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle amid $100,000 credit card allegations.
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Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home amid criminal investigation
Federal agents executed search warrant at Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of ongoing criminal fraud investigation.
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Pentagon livestreams Hasan execution plan faces backlash
Trump weighs whether to livestream Hasan's execution as Republicans and Catholic leaders oppose the plan.
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AI Requests Strain Government Systems
AI-generated FOIA requests are causing longer delays and rejection rates for government information access.
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ICE agent shoots man with 5-year-old in NYC car
ICE agent shoots man in NYC car with 5-year-old child, sparking protests.
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Trump Rules Out Iran Strikes Before Midterms
Trump says no U.S. strikes on Iran before November elections as military sends more forces.
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ICE vehicle hits Houston man
ICE agents in Houston strike man during pursuit, sparking calls for accountability.
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Columbus Day Observance Varies
Trump defends Columbus Day as states split on Indigenous recognition.
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Riyadh Airport Faces Attack
Saudi airport hit by missile strike one day after 13 deaths.
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Hurricane Isaias Strengthens to Category 3
Gulf Coast braces for Category 3 hurricane Isaias landfall with mandatory evacuations.
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Second opinion saves life after terminal cancer
Man with terminal cancer finds hope through second medical opinion.
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Trump calls for Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy
Trump urges Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy after Russian strikes kill 20.
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DOJ probes news networks for pool coverage suspension
DOJ investigates CBS, CNN, ABC, NBC and Fox News for antitrust violations after Trump banned them from White House pool.
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Pope to undergo surgery in coming days
Pope Leo XIV to have lung surgery as he opposes Fort Hood execution.
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Pope opposes Fort Hood execution livestream
Pope Leo XIV rejects military execution livestream as Pentagon plans firing squad for Fort Hood shooter.
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Gen Z's retro tech revival
Gen Z buys vintage tech to escape smartphone distractions.
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Trump Announces Energy Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine
Trump says Russia will supply 3 million tons of diesel to US markets by April 2027.
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Loud working puts workplace visibility under spotlight
70% of U.S. workers say visible employees get rewarded more than quiet producers.
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Mental health crisis from deportation fears
Haitian immigrants face mental health struggles as TPS protections end.
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9 dead in Erie shooting
Erie police report 9 dead after Friday night shooting.
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Philadelphia Officer Ambush
Philadelphia police officer killed in ambush, partner critically wounded.
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2 storm-related deaths reported from Isaias
Hurricane Isaias causes 2 deaths as it weakens to post-tropical cyclone.
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Christa Pike returns to prison after failed execution
Christa Pike, 50, returns to prison after Tennessee's failed execution attempt.
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DHS Force Incidents Rise
DHS agents shot 7 people since 2025, with disputed claims and blocked investigations.
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