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Today: December 16, 2025
Today: December 16, 2025

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STORY REMOVED: ENT--Rob Reiner-Investigation

Please disregard ENT--Rob Reiner-Investigation, published on Dec. 15, 2025, and datelined in LOS ANGELES

STORY REMOVED: ENT--Rob Reiner-Investigation
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Brian Walshe was found guilty of murder in the killing of his wife Ana. Here’s a timeline of the case

Brian Walshe was found guilty of murder in the killing of his wife Ana. Here’s a timeline of the case

Brian Walshe was found guilty of murder in the killing of his wife Ana. Here’s a timeline of the case
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Oakland Mall reinvests empty space to bring entertainment, support organizations

Oakland Mall reinvests empty space to bring entertainment, support organizations

Oakland Mall reinvests empty space to bring entertainment, support organizations
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How Rob Reiner changed movies forever by challenging himself as an artist

How Rob Reiner changed movies forever by challenging himself as an artist

How Rob Reiner changed movies forever by challenging himself as an artist
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Christmas trees are more expensive than ever in Colorado — what gives?

Most Christmas trees are imported from other states, which drives up costs.

Christmas trees are more expensive than ever in Colorado — what gives?
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US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases

Many U.S. consumers say they’ve noticed higher than usual prices for holiday gifts in recent months, according to a a December poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research

US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases
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Baltimore cyclist finds joy in collecting lost hubcaps and stringing them into art

Cyclist Barnaby Wickham has collected more than 700 lost hubcaps, mostly on his bike rides around Baltimore

Baltimore cyclist finds joy in collecting lost hubcaps and stringing them into art
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Louvre workers vote to strike in another blow to the Paris museum

Workers at the Louvre Museum have voted to strike over working conditions and other complaints

Louvre workers vote to strike in another blow to the Paris museum
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35 countries will compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest after 5 countries announce boycott

Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest have announced a final list of 35 countries that will take part in the glitzy pop-music gala next year

35 countries will compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest after 5 countries announce boycott
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Gunmen targeted Australia’s Jewish community in a deadly mass shooting. Here’s what we know

Gunmen targeted Australia’s Jewish community in a deadly mass shooting. Here’s what we know

Gunmen targeted Australia’s Jewish community in a deadly mass shooting. Here’s what we know
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Singer Cliff Richard says he has been treated for prostate cancer

British pop star Cliff Richard has been given the all-clear after treatment for prostate cancer

Singer Cliff Richard says he has been treated for prostate cancer
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Rob Reiner, son of a comedy giant who became one, too, dies at 78

Rob Reiner, the son of a comedy giant who went on to become one, himself, as one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation with movies such as “The Princess Bride,” “When Harry Met Sally …” and “This Is Spinal Tap,” has died

Rob Reiner, son of a comedy giant who became one, too, dies at 78
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What to Stream: 'Emily in Paris,' iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, 'Him,' Peter Criss and Riz Ahmed

Marlon Wayans starring in the Jordan Peele-produced football thriller “Him” and the iHeartRadio Z100’s Jingle Ball 2025 featuring Conan Gray, Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll and Olivia Dean are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

What to Stream: 'Emily in Paris,' iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, 'Him,' Peter Criss and Riz Ahmed
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What to know about the trial of former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai

A Hong Kong court convicted pro-democracy former media mogul Jimmy Lai of conspiracies to commit sedition and collusion with foreign forces in a case that marks how much the semi-autonomous Chinese city has changed since Beijing began a wide-ranging crackdown on dissent five years ago

What to know about the trial of former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai
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For players like Knicks guard Tyler Kolek, the NBA Cup may be quite the payday

The New York Knicks are set to face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup final on Tuesday night in Las Vegas

For players like Knicks guard Tyler Kolek, the NBA Cup may be quite the payday
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'Zootopia 2' reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses $1B worldwide

“Zootopia 2” has regained the No. 1 spot at the box office with $26.3 million in its third weekend of release

'Zootopia 2' reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses $1B worldwide
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Gen Z’s search for decorative collectibles is fueling vinyl sales

Gen Z’s search for decorative collectibles is fueling vinyl sales

Gen Z’s search for decorative collectibles is fueling vinyl sales
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Haruki Murakami honored with awards and a jazzy tribute in New York

Haruki Murakami recently received two honors in New York for his contributions to literature and cultural exchange

Haruki Murakami honored with awards and a jazzy tribute in New York
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Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor

Egypt has unveiled two colossal statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III in Luxor

Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor
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Burries scores 28 points as No. 1 Arizona rallies from halftime deficit to beat No. 12 Alabama 96-75

Brayden Burries scored 28 points, 20 of those coming during a 14-minute second-half flurry, and No. 1 Arizona rallied to beat No. 12 Alabama 96-75

Burries scores 28 points as No. 1 Arizona rallies from halftime deficit to beat No. 12 Alabama 96-75
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Carolina Moment: Man creates devices to 'amp' up musician inspiration

Carolina Moment: Man creates devices to 'amp' up musician inspiration

Carolina Moment: Man creates devices to 'amp' up musician inspiration
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Why a misunderstood wolf from a French supermarket ad is moving viewers worldwide

A French supermarket's Christmas advert has captured hearts worldwide without using generative AI

Why a misunderstood wolf from a French supermarket ad is moving viewers worldwide
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Amy Schumer says she and her husband have decided to end their marriage

Comedian Amy Schumer says she and her husband, chef Chris Fischer, have decided to end their marriage

Amy Schumer says she and her husband have decided to end their marriage
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Affable comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old

Comedy icon Dick Van Dyke is celebrating his 100th birthday

Affable comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old
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Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation that was uprooted from the Great Lakes region in the 1830s is facing widespread outrage over plans to profit from another forced removal

Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers
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Why tea is good for you and how to make the perfect cup

When made correctly, tea can be a powerful booster to your health. And not just because of its chemicals, simply making a cup of tea could be beneficial to you. CNN turns to a psychologist and a London-based tearista for answers.

Why tea is good for you and how to make the perfect cup
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Target wants to revive ‘Tar-zhay.’ It just debuted a preview of that in New York

Target wants to revive ‘Tar-zhay.’ It just debuted a preview of that in New York

Target wants to revive ‘Tar-zhay.’ It just debuted a preview of that in New York
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LA Angels president testifies he wishes he'd known about drug use before pitcher's fatal overdose

The Los Angeles Angels’ president says the fatal overdose of pitcher Tyler Skaggs was tough for the baseball club and he wished he knew sooner about drug use by the player and one of the team’s employees

LA Angels president testifies he wishes he'd known about drug use before pitcher's fatal overdose
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Hailee Steinfeld and NFL husband Josh Allen are expecting their first child

Actor Hailee Steinfeld and her NFL husband Josh Allen are expecting their first baby together

Hailee Steinfeld and NFL husband Josh Allen are expecting their first child
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Christine Choy, indie filmmaker who led seminal documentary on the killing of Vincent Chin, dies

Christine Choy, a trailblazer for Asian Americans in independent film and whose documentary on the fatal beating of Vincent Chin was nominated for an Academy Award, has died

Christine Choy, indie filmmaker who led seminal documentary on the killing of Vincent Chin, dies
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Trump sued by preservationists seeking reviews and congressional approval for ballroom project

President Donald Trump has been sued by preservationists seeking an architecture review and congressional approval over his White House ballroom project

Trump sued by preservationists seeking reviews and congressional approval for ballroom project
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What’s at stake in Trump’s executive order aiming to curb state-level AI regulation

In the absence of comprehensive federal AI regulation, states have stepped in. The Trump administration, at Big Tech’s urging, is attempting to roll back many of those laws.

What’s at stake in Trump’s executive order aiming to curb state-level AI regulation
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Oscar winner Morricone’s lost opera debuts in Naples after 30 years

At long last, vindication has arrived for an Oscar-winning composer who sought to prove he was as capable of breathing life into Italy’s grand theaters as into gritty Hollywood films

Oscar winner Morricone’s lost opera debuts in Naples after 30 years
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Trump sued over East Wing demolition

Trump sued over East Wing demolition

Trump sued over East Wing demolition
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Killing the penny was just the start. Trump is rewriting the rules on America’s coins

Killing the penny was just the start. Trump is rewriting the rules on America’s coins

Killing the penny was just the start. Trump is rewriting the rules on America’s coins
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How Joyce DiDonato's childhood inspired her role in 'Amahl and the Night Visitors'

Gian Carlo Menotti’s opera “Amahl and the Night Visitors” is coming to New York’s Lincoln Center Theater

How Joyce DiDonato's childhood inspired her role in 'Amahl and the Night Visitors'
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Oscar-nominated documentary 'Black Box Diaries' has delayed premiere in Japan after legal issues

Japanese journalist Shiori Ito's documentary, “Black Box Diaries,” has finally premiered in Japan after facing legal hurdles

Oscar-nominated documentary 'Black Box Diaries' has delayed premiere in Japan after legal issues
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Rare fresco of Jesus as the 'Good Shepherd' uncovered in Turkish town visited by the pope

Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered a significant fresco of Jesus as the "Good Shepherd" from Anatolia's early Christian era

Rare fresco of Jesus as the 'Good Shepherd' uncovered in Turkish town visited by the pope
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Trump administration replaces America 250 quarters honoring abolition and women’s suffrage with Mayflower and Gettysburg designs

US coins showcase American identity and public memory through their designs. The America 250 coins just unveiled reflect the nation’s divided politics and history.

Trump administration replaces America 250 quarters honoring abolition and women’s suffrage with Mayflower and Gettysburg designs
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It feels good to be Jelly Roll. And now, he's ready to win a Grammy

Country star Jelly Roll is ready to win a Grammy

It feels good to be Jelly Roll. And now, he's ready to win a Grammy
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Whether Netflix or Paramount buys Warner Bros., entertainment oligopolies are back – bigger and more anticompetitive than ever

Hollywood has seen this movie before.

Whether Netflix or Paramount buys Warner Bros.,  entertainment oligopolies are back – bigger and more anticompetitive than ever
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Meet the Pink Ladies, a new face in Britain’s anti-immigration movement

Meet the Pink Ladies, a new face in Britain’s anti-immigration movement

Meet the Pink Ladies, a new face in Britain’s anti-immigration movement
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What we learned in the first two episodes of Taylor Swift's Disney+ Eras Tour docuseries

The first two episodes of Taylor Swift's six-episode docuseries “The End of an Era” will premiere on Disney+ Friday

What we learned in the first two episodes of Taylor Swift's Disney+ Eras Tour docuseries
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Bestselling British writer Joanna Trollope dies at 82

British writer Joanna Trollope, known for her bestselling novels about romantic escapades in rural England, has died at 82

Bestselling British writer Joanna Trollope dies at 82
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What we’ve learned from Taylor Swift ‘The End of an Era’ documentary

What we’ve learned from Taylor Swift ‘The End of an Era’ documentary

What we’ve learned from Taylor Swift ‘The End of an Era’ documentary
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Timothée Chalamet won’t confirm or deny rumors he’s mysterious British rapper EsDeeKid

Timothée Chalamet won’t confirm or deny rumors he’s mysterious British rapper EsDeeKid

Timothée Chalamet won’t confirm or deny rumors he’s mysterious British rapper EsDeeKid
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Australian teens were kicked off social media this week. Some are back already

Australian teens were kicked off social media this week. Some are back already

Australian teens were kicked off social media this week. Some are back already
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New coins will commemorate 250th anniversary of American independence. Here's how they'll look

The U.S. Mint has unveiled designs for coins commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence

New coins will commemorate 250th anniversary of American independence. Here's how they'll look
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Florida's capital city approves plan to sell golf course built on slaves' graves, despite outcry

Local officials in Florida’s capital city have voted to sell a city-owned golf course built on top of the graves of enslaved people to a once-segregated country club

Florida's capital city approves plan to sell golf course built on slaves' graves, despite outcry
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Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree

A Hollywood director has been convicted on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized, while he instead used the cash for lavish purchases that included several Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari and about $1 million in mattresses and luxury bedding

Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree
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Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool

Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI to bring characters like Mickey Mouse and Luke Skywalker to the AI company's Sora video tool

Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool
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Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning

Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee are clashing over President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard in American cities

Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning
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Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner's trophy to protest Israel's inclusion

Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, has decided to return the winners' trophy

Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner's trophy to protest Israel's inclusion
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Rare Dom Pérignon champagne from Charles and Diana's wedding fails to sell during Denmark auction

A rare magnum of Dom Pérignon Vintage 1961 champagne that was specially produced for the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana has failed to sell during an auction

Rare Dom Pérignon champagne from Charles and Diana's wedding fails to sell during Denmark auction
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UNESCO gives a shout-out to Switzerland's yodeling by adding it to list of cultural heritage

The U.N.'s cultural agency has listed Switzerland’s long-celebrated yodeling among 67 traditions honored its list of intangible cultural heritage

UNESCO gives a shout-out to Switzerland's yodeling by adding it to list of cultural heritage
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Trump takes steps toward demolishing four federal buildings, preservationist alleges

Trump takes steps toward demolishing four federal buildings, preservationist alleges

Trump takes steps toward demolishing four federal buildings, preservationist alleges
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Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritage

Italian food is known and loved around the world for its fresh ingredients and palate-pleasing tastes, but the U.N.’s cultural agency is giving foodies another reason to celebrate their pizza, pasta and tiramisu by listing Italian cooking as part of the world’s “intangible” cultural heritage

Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritage
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Dallas comedian's 4,500-mile first date goes viral — and sparks real romance

Dallas comedian's 4,500-mile first date goes viral — and sparks real romance

Dallas comedian's 4,500-mile first date goes viral — and sparks real romance
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Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and licensing its characters for Sora

Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and licensing its characters for Sora

Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and licensing its characters for Sora
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Researchers uncover clues to mysterious origin of famous Hjortspring boat

Researchers uncover clues to mysterious origin of famous Hjortspring boat

Researchers uncover clues to mysterious origin of famous Hjortspring boat
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'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones' rarities are in Lawrence Kasdan's university archive

Documents that detail Lawrence Kasdan’s career have been donated to the University of Michigan, the writer and director’s alma mater

'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones' rarities are in Lawrence Kasdan's university archive
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How the Mariachi Rams band turned the NFL game day into a personal Los Angeles soundtrack

The Mariachi Rams are reshaping NFL game day by blending traditional Mexican music with Los Angeles’ hip-hop and rock influences

How the Mariachi Rams band turned the NFL game day into a personal Los Angeles soundtrack
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One of the world's most-visited museums plans an extension in an industrial Dutch city

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum plans to open a new branch in Eindhoven

One of the world's most-visited museums plans an extension in an industrial Dutch city
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Tramell Tillman, the 'Severance' star who is very much connecting

Tramell Tillman has had a remarkable 2025, becoming a force in the entertainment world and winning a spot as one of The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025

Tramell Tillman, the 'Severance' star who is very much connecting
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Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT's alleged role in Connecticut murder-suicide

The heirs of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman are suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft for wrongful death

Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT's alleged role in Connecticut murder-suicide
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The dystopian Pottersville in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is starting to feel less like fiction

Frank Capra’s dark vision of corruption and greed highlights both the dangers of concentrated power and the quiet effectiveness of collective action.

The dystopian Pottersville in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is starting to feel less like fiction
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Chase Sui Wonders’ Harvard astrophysics detour led her to Hollywood

Chase Sui Wonders always thought she was “kind of funny,” but it was officially confirmed after booking “The Studio” after just one audition

Chase Sui Wonders’ Harvard astrophysics detour led her to Hollywood
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Danny Ramirez's entrance into Hollywood began on the soccer field

Danny Ramirez's acting career began unexpectedly on a soccer field

Danny Ramirez's entrance into Hollywood began on the soccer field
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AI-generated political videos are more about memes and money than persuading and deceiving

Don’t discount the threat of AI political videos fooling people, but for now, they’re mostly about bolstering group identity and cashing in on viral content.

AI-generated political videos are more about memes and money than persuading and deceiving
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Videos of sexually suggestive, AI-generated children are racking up millions of likes on TikTok, study finds

Videos of sexually suggestive, AI-generated children are racking up millions of likes on TikTok, study finds

Videos of sexually suggestive, AI-generated children are racking up millions of likes on TikTok, study finds
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Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia intensify with airstrikes and artillery attacks

Cambodia says Thailand has launched more airstrikes as heavy fighting flares along their border

Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia intensify with airstrikes and artillery attacks
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Verona's ancient Roman Arena gets a modern facelift for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Verona's ancient Roman Arena is getting a modern facelift for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games

Verona's ancient Roman Arena gets a modern facelift for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
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American West art masterpieces from a billionaire Koch brother head to auction

Some of the most iconic American Western art is heading to auction at Christie’s in New York

American West art masterpieces from a billionaire Koch brother head to auction
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‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee