Neda Ulaby
Stories
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Most teens have used AI to flirt and chat — but still prefer human interaction
A new report from the group Common Sense Media shows teens are experimenting with AI "companions" designed to provide deep conversations and advice.
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As 'Mein Kampf' turns 100, a documentary grapples with its terrible legacy
One of the most infamous books ever written was published 100 years ago: Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler.
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A poet on capturing a difficult moment in time
Donika Kelly wrote part of her new poetry collection, "The Natural Order of Things," during her first year of teaching, at a time when U.S. drone strikes in military conflicts were killing civilians.
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Italians are using a phrase meaning to retreat not surrender
An expression in Italy is being used to mean insulating yourself from the world's unpleasantness.
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The President has named a new Acting Librarian of Congress. It's his former defense lawyer.
Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for President Trump, is now acting Librarian of Congress. According to his public profile, Blanche has no experience working in libraries or archives.
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Disney's newest theme park will be in Abu Dhabi
The company's theme parks and cruises make up a fast-growing section of its profits. The new park will be located on Yas Island with a number of existing attractions.
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Here's the 2025 list of most endangered historic places in the U.S.
This year, the annual list from the National Trust for Historic Preservation includes a mysterious castle, flooded communities in Florida and North Carolina, historic hotels and a gigantic turtle.
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20 musicians who should get to go to space before Katy Perry
On April 14, Blue Origin plans to launch a space flight with a crew that includes the singer behind the 2010 hit "Firework." But we can think of many other artists who deserve to be among the stars.
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National Recording Registry adds Tracy Chapman, Hamilton and the Minecraft game soundtrack
There are 25 new additions to the Library of Congress collection. They include albums by Elton John, Miles Davis, Amy Winehouse, and the original cast recording of Hamilton.
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Remembering Val Kilmer, whose roles helped define the 1980s and '90s on screen
Actor Val Kilmer has died at 65. Kilmer played Jim Morrison, Batman, and dozens of other characters in movies that helped define the 1980s and 1990s.
