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Crime|Political|Technology|US

Legal fight against AI-generated child pornography is complicated – a legal scholar explains why, and how the law could catch up

US law tries to strike a balance between free speech and protecting people from harm. When it comes to child pornography, AI makes that task all the more difficult.

Legal fight against AI-generated child pornography is complicated – a legal scholar explains why, and how the law could catch up
Health|Political|US

Health and Human Services secretary influences every aspect of America’s health

Overseeing the FDA, NIH and several other public health and medical research divisions, the HHS secretary is a powerful force in how the nation accesses health care.

Health and Human Services secretary influences every aspect of America’s health
Sports

Bill Belichick's hidden playbook – the 19th century origins of 'The Patriot Way'

The coach’s legendary terseness and his rejection of technological trends belie a wealth of knowledge about the game and its history.

Bill Belichick's hidden playbook – the 19th century origins of 'The Patriot Way'
Election

Trump defends himself to the Supreme Court, saying he called ‘for peace, patriotism, respect for law and order’ on Jan. 6 and is not an insurrectionist

The first shoe has dropped in the Supreme Court’s process of considering whether Donald Trump is eligible to be president.

Trump defends himself to the Supreme Court, saying he called ‘for peace, patriotism, respect for law and order’ on Jan. 6 and is not an insurrectionist
Election|News|US

Colorado voters seeking to disqualify Trump from the ballot tell Supreme Court Jan. 6 ‘will forever stain’ US history

In their Supreme Court brief, Colorado residents seeking to bar Trump from their state’s ballot say that ‘Trump intentionally organized and incited a violent mob to attack the US Capitol.’

Colorado voters seeking to disqualify Trump from the ballot tell Supreme Court Jan. 6 ‘will forever stain’ US history
Education

This course examines how conflicts arise over borders

Religious, racial and class-based differences often get politicized.

This course examines how conflicts arise over borders
Opinion|Uncategorized

Amid growing legalization, cannabis in culture and politics is the focus of this anthropology course

Students are invited to imagine how the social, political and legal landscape for cannabis will look in the future.

Amid growing legalization, cannabis in culture and politics is the focus of this anthropology course
Election|News|US

More than 78 ‘friends’ of the Supreme Court offer advice on the 14th Amendment and Trump’s eligibility

78 parties have filed amicus briefs with the Supreme Court to add context and additional arguments for the justices to consider in a case that could disqualify Donald Trump from the ballot.

More than 78 ‘friends’ of the Supreme Court offer advice on the 14th Amendment and Trump’s eligibility
Lifestyle|Opinion

Centuries after Christine de Pizan wrote a book railing against misogyny, Taylor Swift is building her own ‘City of Ladies’

By compiling stories about the accomplishments of women, Christine set out to build an allegorical city where women and their achievements would be safe from sexist insults and slander.

Centuries after Christine de Pizan wrote a book railing against misogyny, Taylor Swift is building her own ‘City of Ladies’
Education|Opinion

4 reasons the practice of canceling weakens higher education

Cancel culture leads to educational detriments that can harm democracy.

4 reasons the practice of canceling weakens higher education
Europe|News|World

Ireland at the crossroads: Can the ancient Brehon laws guide the republic away from anti-immigrant sentiment?

New Irish prime minister takes over as the republic faces challenges that include a wave of xenophobia.

Ireland at the crossroads: Can the ancient Brehon laws guide the republic away from anti-immigrant sentiment?
Science|Technology

How do you build tunnels and bridges underwater? A geotechnical engineer explains the construction tricks

Underwater construction is a complex and difficult task, but engineers have developed several ways to build underwater … mostly by not building underwater at all.

How do you build tunnels and bridges underwater? A geotechnical engineer explains the construction tricks
News|World

What Frederick Douglass learned from an Irish antislavery activist: ‘Agitate, agitate, agitate’

Frederick Douglass was introduced to the idea of universal human rights after traveling to Ireland and meeting with Irish nationalist leaders.

What Frederick Douglass learned from an Irish antislavery activist: ‘Agitate, agitate, agitate’
Technology

Why do some planets have moons? A physics expert explains why Earth has only one moon while other planets have hundreds

It’s not a competition, but if it were, Saturn would be winning.

Why do some planets have moons? A physics expert explains why Earth has only one moon while other planets have hundreds
Crime|News|Technology|US|World

Real-time crime centers are transforming policing – a criminologist explains how these advanced surveillance systems work

As police departments across the US and the world adopt real-time crime centers, there’s a need for better public understanding of how these centers work.

Real-time crime centers are transforming policing – a criminologist explains how these advanced surveillance systems work
Arts|Entertainment

‘Homicide: Life on the Streets’ laid the groundwork for Peak TV – and it’s finally available to stream for new and old fans of the series

Due to conflicts over music rights and the high cost of adapting the show to HD, the series had become overshadowed by its spiritual successor, ‘The Wire.’

News|Opinion|Political

Kamala Harris’ purported Irish ancestry highlights complicated backstory of identity and enslavement

Presidential candidate’s potential ties to an Irish slave owner complicate narratives around colonial legacies and the proper place of Black Irish identity in history.

Kamala Harris’ purported Irish ancestry highlights complicated backstory of identity and enslavement
Technology

How to archive your photos in the digital age

A media scholar and photographer walks you through the options for archiving all those photos you’re collecting on your phone.

How to archive your photos in the digital age
Election|Opinion

Why the margin of error matters more than ever in reading 2024 election polls – a pollster with 30 years of experience explains

Hold your breath and make sure you vote, because the result is likely to be a squeaker.

Why the margin of error matters more than ever in reading 2024 election polls – a pollster with 30 years of experience explains
Health

Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

Injuries and osteoarthritis of the knee are common. Fortunately, there are many ways to prevent and treat knee pain.

Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options
Business|Lifestyle|Technology

When AI goes shopping: AI agents promise to lighten your purchasing load − if they can earn your trust

AI shopping agents are coming. They could hunt for deals, find the right items and even make purchases – if you trust them to ‘get’ you, protect your privacy and not coax you into buying too much.

When AI goes shopping: AI agents promise to lighten your purchasing load − if they can earn your trust
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Opinion

Luigi Mangione isn’t the first alleged criminal to capture many people’s imaginations – and hearts

Ted Bundy, the Menendez brothers and Bonnie and Clyde are other criminals who captivated observers because of their intriguing personal stories – and the violent nature of their crimes.

Luigi Mangione isn’t the first alleged criminal to capture many people’s imaginations – and hearts
Business|Science|Technology

What is an AI agent? A computer scientist explains the next wave of artificial intelligence tools

The latest buzz phrase coming from technology companies is ‘AI agents.’ A computer scientist explains what that means – and how ChatGPT and your Roomba fit into the picture.

What is an AI agent? A computer scientist explains the next wave of artificial intelligence tools
Crime|Election|Political|US

Trump gets an ‘unconditional discharge’ in hush money conviction − a constitutional law expert explains what that means

A New York state court judge sentenced Donald Trump in his hush money case to ‘unconditional discharge.’ What does that mean?

Trump gets an ‘unconditional discharge’ in hush money conviction − a constitutional law expert explains what that means
Education|Science

What is the universe expanding into if it’s already infinite?

The universe is constantly expanding, but how do scientists think about what it’s expanding into?

What is the universe expanding into if it’s already infinite?

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