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AI-Enabled Teddy Bear Pulled From Shelves For Giving Advice On BDSM, Where To Find Knives

Sales of an AI-enabled plush teddy bear were suspended after it was found to have given children explicit sexual content and dangerous guidance, such as…
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Australian Prisoner Sues For Right To Eat Vegemite

An inmate in Australia is suing over a ban on prisoners eating Vegemite, arguing that forbidding the yeast-based spread violates his human right to “enjoy…
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Religiosity In U.S. Drops To Lowest On Record

A new Gallup poll found that fewer than half of Americans now say religion is important in their daily lives, a 17 point drop since…
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New Rules Would Deny Visas To Those With Chronic Health Conditions

The U.S. government issued new guidance that would deny visas to applicants with certain chronic health conditions such as diabetes or obesity if they may…
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Record Number Of Women Want To Leave U.S.

A record 40% of American women aged 15–44 say they would like to move abroad permanently, more than twice the share of men, due to…

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‘Lucifer Bee’ With Devil-Like Horns Discovered In Australia

Australian researchers identified a new species of native bee with tiny horn-like projections on the female’s face, prompting comparisons to a Satanic figure. What do…
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New AI Chatbots Let Users Text With Jesus

Churches are deploying AI-powered chatbots that let users “text with Jesus,” tailor spiritual guidance, and engage with faith-based characters. What do you think?
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Farmers’ Almanac Ceases Publication

The 208-year-old publication Farmers’ Almanac, not to be confused with the more famous Old Farmers’ Almanac, will cease publication with its 2026 edition, citing rising…
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Japan Deploys Troops To Combat Deadly Bear Attacks

Japan deployed troops into its northern rural regions to combat a surge in bear attacks that has already killed a record 12 people since April,…
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Not Sure How They Deal With Criminals In Your Town, But ’Round Here We Use A Restorative Justice Process

Well, well, well. What have we got here? Another city slicker who thinks he can waltz into my town and start causin’ all sorts of…
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France Suspends Shein Over Sex Dolls

France announced that it will suspend Shein’s online marketplace after listings of sex dolls with child-like features emerged, coming as the brand opens its first…

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