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Grok’s ‘remove’ trend turns into meme fest
The often undiplomatic Grok, the AI assistant developed by Elon Musk’s X, appears to have a mind of its own, with certain prompts leading it to take quite a few controversial stands. With X users constantly “Grokking it” to verify information, some requests for the AI chatbot have taken an odd turn, with users now requesting it to remove certain…
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Brief history of U.S. interventions in Latin America, Caribbean : NPR
An April 1961 file photo shows a group of CIA-backed Cuban counterrevolutionaries after their capture in the Bay of Pigs, Cuba. Miguel Vinas/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Miguel Vinas/AFP via Getty Images President Trump’s pressure campaign against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is the latest chapter in a long history of U.S. intervention in the Caribbean basin, rooted…
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Cyberabad Sub-Inspector caught demanding Rs 20k bribe
Kollur SI M Ramesh caught collecting Rs 20,000 bribe Hyderabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) sleuths caught a Sub-Inspector working at Kollur Police Station under Cyberabad red-handed when he demanded and accepted a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a person on Friday, January 2. The Sub-Inspector (SI), M Ramesh, demanded the amount for deleting the name of a person registered in…
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How modern diets are driving rapid evolution in gut bacteria
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: By tracking how adaptive genes sweep through gut bacteria across continents, researchers uncover a hidden evolutionary response to modern diets and lifestyles, and a powerful new way to study microbiome evolution. Study: Gene-specific selective sweeps are…
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10 Greatest Hugh Jackman Movies, Ranked According to Letterboxd
Hugh Jackman‘s career is a rare blend of blockbuster spectacle and surprising versatility, spanning superhero epics, sweeping musicals, intimate dramas, and sharp-edged thrillers. From his breakout as Wolverine to his work on stage and screen, Jackman has built a filmography that invites spirited discussions among fans. To cut through nostalgia and personal bias, one useful compass is Letterboxd, where millions…
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First rainy Rose Parade in decades rolls through Pasadena
As a steady rain pounded Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena early Thursday, Michael Brooks hunched beneath a daisy-printed umbrella, guarding his family’s front-row seats for the 137th Rose Parade. The 41-year-old Monterey Park resident clasped a cup of hot chocolate. Despite the deluge, he smiled from his lawn chair. It was his first time attending the Rose Parade in person, he…
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What to know about 2026 European Capitals of Culture – DW – 01/01/2026
Trencin is a picturesque city in western Slovakia, best known for its historic castle perched on a rock above the city. Below it, the city center is nestled around a large square lined with cafes and bars. The old town is also home to a magnificent synagogue that was recently renovated and stands as a powerful symbol of Trencin’s centuries-old Jewish community. Today,…
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Can Solana Shed Its Memecoin Image in 2026?
Solana heads into 2026 facing the question of whether infrastructure upgrades and tokenized financial activity can push the network beyond its memecoin reputation. Solana kicked off 2025 at the height of the memecoin frenzy, with Solana (SOL) reaching a new all-time high of $293 on Jan. 19. As memecoin volumes cooled over the year, SOL had fallen to around $130…
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Home Entertainment Guide December 2025: “Black Phone 2,” “Bugonia,” “Good Fortune,” More | DVD/Blu-Ray
10 NEW TO NETFLIX “Braveheart““Four Brothers““House of Gucci““The Illusionist““Red Rocket““Relay““Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse““Titanic““Wildlife““Wrath of Man“ 13 NEW TO BLU-RAY/DVD “Black Phone 2“ Given the closed finale of Scott Derrickson’s “The Black Phone,” it seemed a horror hit that was unlikely to produce a sequel but Derrickson and co-writer C. Robert Cargill topped that original with this clever follow-up, a movie…
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AI in health care: 26 leaders offer predictions for 2026
More hospitals and healthcare organizations have been incorporating artificial intelligence into their systems, and many healthcare leaders expect that to accelerate in the year ahead. We’ve gathered projections from 26 healthcare executives and thought leaders about the use of AI in 2026. While they offer many different perspectives, some common themes emerge. There’s a growing sense that executives will be…
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