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    South Korea's 'world-first' AI laws face pushback amid bid to become leading tech power

    🤔 I'm literally shook by this news... 30 million won fines seem super meh for what could potentially harm people's lives with AI-generated content! 🚨 Deepfakes have already got South Korea in a mess and it's only getting worse. What if the government can't even get that right? It's just a slap...
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    Warships and fighter jets: What is the 'massive' US armada on its way to Iran?

    A massive US armada is reportedly on its way to Iran, with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier at its helm. The fleet, which includes at least three destroyers, is said to be "ready, willing, and able" to rapidly fulfill its mission if necessary. The deployment comes amid a surge in...
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    From incel culture to the White House: American Psycho's dark hold on modern masculinity

    I'm low-key obsessed with how American Psycho is still so relevant today 🤯. Like, Bateman's character is literally a mirror held up to our toxic society, and it's still giving me life 💀. The way he embodies the worst of capitalist masculinity, his obsession with status and power... it's like...
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    The 'Rodman Rule' threatens to undermine what makes the NWSL great | Jonathan Liew

    I dont know how they came up with this "Rodman Rule" 🤔. Its like they're trying to make it easy for the big teams to buy all the good players and leave the rest in the dust. I mean, whats the point of having a league if everyone just plays by themselves? 🏆 I remember when the NWSL was starting...
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    Removing US as World Cup host would be eminently sad – and entirely justified | Alexander Abnos

    idk why they need to remove us tho 🤷‍♂️... i mean, i get what the author is saying about safety and human rights but like, can't we just make sure everyone's safe & happy at the same time? 🤔... i was watching this new netflix show with my friends and we were all talking about how much we love...
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    Chelsea: Liam Rosenior's quietly impressive start comes into focus after Napoli win amid pivotal week

    I'm telling you, people are hating on Rosenior for no reason 🤷‍♂️. He's been doing a great job, especially considering the expectations that come with managing a big club like Chelsea. I mean, yeah he had his doubts at first, but he's made some smart adjustments and his tactics are really...
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    The surprising science of dreams and nightmares – podcast

    I'm low-key blown away by this study! 😲 I mean, who knew that our brains were still reeling from the day's stress and anxiety even when we're asleep? 🤯 It makes total sense to me, though - our minds are always trying to make sense of things, right? 💡 Like, imagine if your brain was just chillin'...
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    Eugene Remm Puts Food First as Catch Hospitality Rapidly Expands

    I'm low-key hyped about this new Mediterranean spot in SoHo 🤩. I mean, who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned Levantine feast? But what's really got me stoked is that they're not just throwing some random dishes together - they're gonna be all about the seasonal thing, so you can expect menu...
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    Rewakening the ‘inflation monster,’ OPEC+ moves to send US gas prices higher | CNN Business

    I'm getting a little anxious about gas prices rising 🚗💸. My kid's soccer team has a big tournament coming up and I was planning on taking them all around the city - not sure if my wallet will be able to keep up with these new prices 😬. And what really worries me is that some of these disruptions...
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    New Michigan State football coach Pat Fitzgerald fits right in recruiting local talent

    I think it's super cool that Pat Fitzgerald is reconnecting with local talent from his old days at Northwestern 🤩. He had some major success in recruiting Chicago-area players back then, and now he's doing the same thing again at Michigan State! The fact that Trey Serauskis chose to join the...
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    US congressman meets five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father at ICE detention center – as it happened

    🤯 just saw this on twitter and my blood's boiling... a 5 year old kid is being held in detention centre for no reason, just 'cause his parents didn't follow some rule... it's like something straight outta horror movie 🎃 what kinda country are we living in where we're gonna lock up a little boy...
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    Antony Starr to Lead Netflix Series ‘Breakers’ as Mysterious Surfer

    I'm so stoked to hear about Antony Starr's latest project 🤩! He's like the ultimate actor, you know? He can just switch between these totally different characters and he's always on point 💪. I love how he's taking on a new role in "Breakers" - it sounds like such an interesting show, and I'm...
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    PSG 1-1 Newcastle: Both sides miss out on Champions League top eight after entertaining draw in Paris

    OMG 🤩, Newcastle United totally deserved that draw 😅! I'm so hyped for them, they played with so much heart ❤️ and determination 💪! Harvey Barnes' chance was literally a lifesaver for them, but still 🙄 - PSG's keeper had some crazy saves too 💥. And yaaas to Eddie Howe, he's got it right 🙌, his...
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    Life-threatening freeze sets in over NYC area into next week, forecast says

    🥶 this is just so heartbreakin'... the fact that 10 lives have been lost already & it's still a week away from warmer days feels like an eternity. i'm worried about those who can't get to shelters or warming centers, especially our elderly & homeless fams. what kind of world are we livin' in...
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    Stranraer expelled as Queen's Park handed Rangers tie

    omg this is so sad for Stranraer 🤕 they were literally one step away from something amazing and now it's all taken away from them 💔 £200k was gonna keep them afloat for 3-4 years that's like, a lifesaver for any football club 😩 the SFA needs to review their rules tho, this is just crazy 🤯...
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