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An opinion piece published in the Washington Post is being deemed as "blatant propaganda" by some social media users for alleging that halting data center construction will make AI accessible only to the wealthy.

Business

Washington Post called out on op-ed in favor of massive data center construction

The strange and unsettling clip shows the squirrel perched on a fence, holding an e-cigarette and nibbling on the mouthpiece as if it were food.

Business

Squirrels spotted 'vaping' e-cigarettes as fruity aromas attract wildlife

Scenes from Fruit Love Island of animated people with fruit heads.

Tech

AI-generated 'Fruit Love Island' TikTok series becomes fastest-growing ever: 'This is so worrying'

Homeowner pulling up weedblock fabric.

Home

Homeowner unearths rotting fabric left by previous owner: 'Under the deepest roots I found [it]'

Person washing glass with kitchen sponge.

Home

New study reveals troubling findings about kitchen sponges

"We have grizzly bears being killed at probably two to three times the rate they were 20 years ago."

Outdoors

Researchers concerned after observing 'catastrophic' grizzly bear behavior

"Probably trying to keep people from pocketing them."

Home

Shopper calls out supermarket's questionable packaging decision

"Given the widespread presence of microplastics in the environment, completely eliminating exposure is unrealistic."

Home

Scientists discover health impacts of quitting drinking bottled water

A new and rapidly intensifying safety threat is hiding in plain sight, woven into our most common possessions.

Business

Fire experts sound alarm over new hazard to public safety: '[It] keeps me awake at night'

"Four gloved hands, a pair of manicure scissors, and a text to my dad to confirm suspected ID."

Home

Gardener uncovers concerning discovery trapped in their yard

"Okay, I am going to try this tonight!"

Home

Homeowner shares genius hack for reusing leftover plastic lids

Meal sizes for fish living in Great Britain’s seas are shrinking due to overfishing and warmer waters, according to a study from the University of Essex.

Outdoors

Scientists make alarming discovery after analyzing stomachs of marine predators over 3 decades