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Fact-Checking in the Age of AI: The Tools and Methods Fighting Synthetic Media
A few months ago, an audio clip circulated on social media appearing to capture a well-known political figure making inflammatory…
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Screen Time and Mental Health: What 10 Years of Research Actually Shows
Few topics generate more heated debate among parents, educators, and researchers than screen time and mental health. On one side,…
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What Happens to Your Data When You Use a Streaming Service — A Privacy Deep Dive
You sit down on the couch, open Netflix, and start browsing. Within thirty seconds, the app knows you’re awake, what…
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Smart Thermostats Compared: Which One Pays for Itself Fastest
I’ve installed seven smart thermostats across three houses and my parents’ place over the past six years. I’ve used every…
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How News Algorithms Decide What You See — And What They Hide
You probably opened a social media app today. If you did, an algorithm decided what you saw first. Not an…
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The Real Science Behind Intermittent Fasting — Benefits, Risks, and Who Should Skip It
Intermittent fasting has gone from a niche biohacking practice to mainstream dietary advice in less than a decade. Your coworker…
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Board Games vs Video Games: Why Tabletop Is Having a Renaissance
Five years ago, if you told me I’d be spending more Friday nights playing board games than video games, I…
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The Death and Rebirth of Local Journalism: What’s Working in 2024
Since 2005, the United States has lost more than 2,900 newspapers. That number comes from Northwestern University’s Medill Local News…
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Sleep Trackers Tested: Do Wearables Actually Help You Sleep Better?
I’ve worn an Apple Watch to bed for two years, an Oura Ring for eight months, a Fitbit Sense 2…
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DIY Bathroom Renovation on a Budget: Where to Spend and Where to Save
I renovated my first bathroom in 2017 for about $4,800 — and I overspent in all the wrong places. Dropped…