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The Minds Behind AI: A Year of Change

December 11, 2025

The year 2025 marked a significant shift in how the world views artificial intelligence. Time magazine recognized this change by naming the architects of AI as their Person of the Year. This decision highlights the growing influence of AI on society and the individuals who have shaped its developmen

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Why Telling Everyone's Stories Can Make Movies Better

December 11, 2025

Kamala Avila-Salmon is on a mission. She believes that movies should tell stories that include everyone, not just a few. She thinks this isn't just good for society, but also good for business. Avila-Salmon has spent years working in different parts of the entertainment industry. She has seen how st

entertainment

Mystery, Faith, and Fun: How 'Wake Up Dead Man' Mixes It Up

December 11, 2025

The Knives Out series has carved out a unique space in modern cinema. While most films today are packed with superheroes and flashy effects, this franchise sticks to a classic murder mystery style, making it feel both old and new at the same time. The latest installment, 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives

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How Stories Help Us Navigate Life's Surprises

December 10, 2025

Stories and theories about sudden changes in life often follow a similar pattern. They start with a calm situation, then something unexpected happens, leading to a crisis, and finally, things get resolved or change. This pattern is seen in both real-life theories and fictional stories like myths, no

opinion

Standing Up for Rights: Why the U. S. Needs to Do Better

December 10, 2025

Human rights are a big deal. They are the foundation of a fair and just society. The United States, a country that helped create the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, needs to take a good, hard look at its own actions. Under President Donald Trump, things have taken a turn for the worse. The t

education

New Classes Coming to Fairfax County Schools

December 10, 2025

Fairfax County is adding new classes to its middle and high schools. Starting in the 2026-27 school year, students can take courses on artificial intelligence, personal finance, and cybersecurity. The school board approved these changes. Most of the new classes are optional. This means schools can

health

Opioid Use Disorder: A Growing Concern in China

December 10, 2025

China's struggle with opioid use disorder (OUD) has been a long-standing issue. From 1990 to 2021, the impact of OUD on health has been significant. This is not just a recent problem. It has been growing for decades. The data shows that OUD has been taking a toll on people's health. This is not jus

religion

Is America's Religious Shift Hitting a Pause?

December 10, 2025

For a long time, fewer Americans were saying they were religious. But now, things might be changing. New data shows that the number of people who say they belong to a religion has stayed the same since 2020. Around 70% of adults in the U. S. still connect with a religion. This is a big deal because

technology

The High Price of Seeing the Digital World

December 10, 2025

Technology is supposed to make life easier, but for people with low vision, it can be a costly hurdle. Bradley, who has been using assistive tech for years, knows this well. He relies on a screen reader called Jaws to navigate his computer. It reads out text and helps him use apps, but it doesn't co

science

Neil deGrasse Tyson Takes On Bad Science

December 10, 2025

Neil deGrasse Tyson recently gave a talk at the Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum. He spoke to a large crowd of high school and college students. Tyson is known for his direct and bold way of communicating science. He warned about the rise of anti-intellectualism in society. He said that beliefs like the