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5 trendy tech words shaping today’s internet culture

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5 trendy tech words shaping today’s internet culture

If your social media feed feels noisier, stranger or more manipulated than it used to, you're not alone. The internet runs on its own language now, and those buzzwords quietly shape what you see, what you don't see and how companies target you. From viral "slop" content to shadowbans and targeted ads, these terms influence how information spreads and how platforms treat your account.Let's break down five key phrases so […]

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‘Good Samaritan’ describes tackling trans shooter at Rhode Island ice rink: ‘Went for the gun’

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‘Good Samaritan’ describes tackling trans shooter at Rhode Island ice rink: ‘Went for the gun’

A man who tackled a shooter during a deadly shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, said his first instinct was to tell his wife to run before he "went for the gun." Michael Black, who was in the bleachers supporting a friend’s son, said in an interview with WCVB 5 that he initially mistook the first two shots for balloons popping before realizing the sound was […]

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Unruly Delta customer forces emergency landing in Houston, airline says

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Unruly Delta customer forces emergency landing in Houston, airline says

An airplane was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger exhibited "unruly and unlawful behavior," Fox News Digital has learned.A Delta Air Lines spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital that Delta Flight 2557 from Houston's William P. Hobby Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport returned to Houston shortly after takeoff due to the passenger's conduct."The safety of our customers and crew is paramount, and Delta has zero tolerance […]

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Mark Zuckerberg faces jury in landmark trial over alleged youth harm linked to social media

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Mark Zuckerberg faces jury in landmark trial over alleged youth harm linked to social media

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court in a landmark trial over claims that social media platforms harm children, marking his first time answering youth safety allegations before a jury.The bellwether lawsuit, K.G.M. v. Meta Platforms, Inc., et al., was filed by a 20-year-old California woman identified by her initials. She alleges that Meta and other social media companies engineered their platforms to hook […]

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ICE arrests alleged child sex offender released under Connecticut sanctuary laws

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ICE arrests alleged child sex offender released under Connecticut sanctuary laws

An illegal immigrant from Ecuador charged with sexual abuse of a child was arrested last week by federal authorities after he was previously released back onto the street because of Connecticut sanctuary policies, officials said. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers took Christian Espinosa-Sarango into custody on Feb. 13 in North Haven.Espinosa-Sarango was charged on Dec. 19, 2025 with sexual assault, illegal sexual contact with a child, and enticing minors […]

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Rent becoming more affordable for many Americans as market stabilizes

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Rent becoming more affordable for many Americans as market stabilizes

Renters are expected to see some relief from rising prices this year, with the pace of rent growth expected to slow as the market stabilizes and a measure of affordability hits a four-year-high.An analysis by Zillow projects that multifamily rental prices are expected to remain relatively flat through the end of 2026, declining slightly by 0.2%. Single-family rents are expected to rise at an annual rate of 1.1% in December 2026, which […]

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Christy Carlson Romano tearfully reveals positive cancer screening results in emotional video

Entertainment

Christy Carlson Romano tearfully reveals positive cancer screening results in emotional video

Former Disney Channel star Christy Carlson Romano is facing what she calls a "very vulnerable time" after revealing that a recent cancer screening returned concerning results.The 41-year-old actress and host of the "Vulnerable" podcast shared the emotional update in a tearful Instagram video posted Tuesday, opening up about her family’s history with cancer and the fear she now carries as a mother of two.She revealed that both of her parents […]

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Bipartisan bill looks to prepare workforce for AI future: ‘Can’t be left behind’

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Bipartisan bill looks to prepare workforce for AI future: ‘Can’t be left behind’

House members from both parties joined to introduce legislation Wednesday aimed at incentivizing companies to train their employees to utilize artificial intelligence.Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced the AI Workforce Training Act along with Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y. If passed, the legislation would create a tax credit for companies who invest in AI trainings for their employees."If quantum computing and AI are the future, our workforce can’t be left behind. This […]

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GOP warns Democrats using DHS shutdown to stall Senate voter ID push

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GOP warns Democrats using DHS shutdown to stall Senate voter ID push

Senate Republicans are hoping to move full steam ahead on Trump-backed voter ID legislation, but there’s one problem — the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is still shut down.Though negotiations between Senate Democrats and the White House are still ongoing, albeit at a molasses-like pace, there is no clear sign that a deal will be struck before lawmakers return to Washington, D.C., next week.Reopening the agency will be front and […]

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