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How AI deepfakes polluted elections in 2024
NewsThe most visible use of AI in many countries was to create memes and content whose artificial origins weren't disguised. They were often openly shared by politicians and their supporters.
For Pagans, winter solstice is a time for reflection and celebration
NewsIn the darkness of winter solstice, pagans celebrate Yule — welcoming longer days to come.
Biden signs stopgap spending bill, preventing a government shutdown
NewsCongress has approved a short-term spending bill to fund the government until March 14. President Biden signed the legislation on Saturday.
In a lawsuit, CFPB says 3 top U.S. banks failed to protect consumers from Zelle fraud
NewsThe consumer financial watchdog says customers of the top three banks lost more than $870 million over seven years due to a lack of safeguards against fraud on the Zelle network.
Trump's promise to end CBP One app worries migrants waiting in Mexico
NewsIncoming president Donald Trump has vowed to end the CBP One app, which people outside the U.S. use to book appointments to petition for asylum.
Who's been funding the HTS rebels now in control of Syria?
NewsHayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, made a lightning assault across Syria. Where did the rebels get the cash, weapons and training that made their takeover possible?
Shutdown threat looms after stop-gap spending bill fails on House floor
NewsPresident-elect Donald Trump and his newest top-lieutenant, Elon Musk, have sent Washington scrambling to avoid a government shutdown, even before Trump takes office.
Dozens of prisoners allege a culture of violence by guards at federal facility in Virginia
NewsAt a federal prison in rural Virginia, more than 50 prisoners say they've been abused. But when they try to file a complaint — they're stopped, often by the same guards they say are abusing them.
The Federal Reserve lowers interest rates again -- but hints at fewer cuts next year
NewsThe Fed lowered interest rates by a quarter percentage point — but stocks slumped after policymakers projected fewer rate cuts next year as inflation remains elevated.
Supreme Court agrees to review TikTok ban-or-sale law
NewsThe high court said Wednesday it will review a challenge submitted by TikTok asking for the overturn of a law that could ban the video-sharing app by Jan 19.
You don't look a day over 4.35 billion! Here's the moon's anti-aging secret
NewsEarly interactions with the Earth may have heated up the Moon and caused it to remelt, producing new lunar rocks and erasing old craters. <br>
Churches are making room for grief and loss at Christmas
NewsMore and more congregations are trying to be sensitive to those who are grieving during the holidays. The move ranges from special services to the inclusion of hymns and prayers that speak to sadness during regular Sunday worship.
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