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Published 1 hour agoOPINION: Trump's U.N. speech, a stark contrast with past presidents
President Donald Trump mused openly before the United Nations about whether he should annihilate Iran. It's a stark contrast to how his predecessors have spoken about wielding US military power.
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Published 3 hours agoMeth is a key driver in Fiji's fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected
In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor.
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Published 5 hours agoThe AI safety debate is confusing. Here's our guide to the different factions
The battle over AI's promise and perils is not a clash between two opposing sides, but a debate among a range of competing voices and ideologies. Here is a guide to who's who in that debate.
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Published 5 hours agoMeal deliveries can save money and improve health. Will they survive Medicaid cuts?
Some states deliver meals to Medicaid patients that address their dietary needs. Evidence shows it aids recovery and saves healthcare costs, but federal budget cuts may lead some states to cancel it.
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Published 5 hours agoThe U.S. has more thalidomide survivors than the government admits
In the 1950s and 1960s, doctors gave the drug thalidomide to pregnant patients without telling them — and without FDA approval. Now those patients' children want recognition.
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Published 7 hours agoPope warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity as he opens France trip
Pope Leo XIV has warned that a "paradise of machines" could undermine humanity. He raises concerns about artificial intelligence, nuclear arms, and human rights during his visit to France.
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Published 8 hours agoRoads flood in New Jersey, inundate some homes, as first major signs of nor'easter take shape
Thousands are without power on the U.S. East Coast, while roads are flooding in some coastal New Jersey communities.
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Published 9 hours agoCNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip, White House signals in new media restriction
The White House has signaled that CNN will be left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump's Saturday trip in the latest media restriction in an ongoing dispute with First Amendment implications.
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Published 16 hours agoThe Pacific is churning with hurricanes. The Atlantic is quiet. Blame El Niño
The Pacific Ocean has had an unusual number of storms this year, while the Atlantic hasn't recorded a single full-blown hurricane. Scientists point to an exceptionally strong El Niño.
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Published 18 hours agoTwo Middle Georgia mental health providers merge as the state streamlines its safety net care
There are 21 community service boards in Georgia, born out of an effort to standardize mental health care out of regional hospitals and back into communities.
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Published 19 hours agoTakeaways from the Trump-Xi state visit: Pageantry and pandas
The visit comes at an important time for both men.
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Published 20 hours agoGeorgia Today: School safety; Hurricane Helene recovery continues; Hotel trafficking verdict
On the Sept. 25 edition: Two years after Hurricane Helene hit, parts of Georgia are still recovering; Emergency management officials attempt to help schools stop violence before it starts; And Senate Majority Leader John Thune joined Republican candidate Mike Collins on the…