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Grok AI’s Dec 2025 Image Sparks X Trend of Non-Consensual Content

Robert K. Lawson January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Grok AI's Dec 2025 image of underage girls triggered a X trend of non-consensual AI-generated content, prompting limited responses from...

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Philadelphia 2026: A Year-Long Festival of History, Sport, and Culture

Olivia Bennett Harris January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Philadelphia marks America's 250th anniversary with a year-long "52 Weeks of Firsts" celebration. The city will host five 2026 FIFA...

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Crime News Local News

California Driver Arrested in Jersey Hit-and-Run Killing E-Bike Rider

Michael A. Turner January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Thair Maroki, 40-year-old California driver charged after a 12:15 a.m. hit-and-run on Dec. 29 killed New Jersey e-bike rider Anthony...

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3I/ATLAS Found to Be a Comet, No Tech Signals Detected

Robert K. Lawson January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar object, was searched for alien radio signals. The Breakthrough Listen program found no credible...

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Crime Local News

Philadelphia Man Arrested After Attacking Girlfriend and Leaving Baby at Corner Store

Michael A. Turner January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Man attacked girlfriend, took 11-month-old baby, left child at corner store in Philadelphia. Incident happened Jan. 2, 2026 at 1:15 p.m....

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Star Wars Game Disc Turns Into PS5 Jailbreak Key

Michael A. Turner January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Star Wars Racer Revenge disc is key to a new PS5 jailbreak after ROM keys leaked over New Year's Eve. The game is listed on eBay for...

Health News Science News

Early Routine Vaccines Predict Timely MMR Shots, Study Finds

Sarah L. Montgomery January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance The U.S. may lose measles elimination status within months. A study links early routine vaccines to timely MMR administration. On-time...

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Andor Season Two Opens With Heart-Racing Hope Moment

Daniel J. Whitman January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Andor season two begins with Niya and Cassian at an Imperial test facility. The opening scene turns a tense infiltration into a hopeful...

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Drake Faces RICO Lawsuit Over Streaming Boosts and Gambling Allegations

Sarah L. Montgomery January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Drake, Adin Ross, and George Nguyen sued for using Stake.us to inflate music streams. Lawsuits filed in Virginia, Missouri, and New...

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Science News Tech News

Austria-Japan Team Turns Quantum Superradiance Into Powerful Microwaves

James O Connor Fields January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Researchers from Austria and Japan exploit superradiance to produce powerful, long-lasting microwave signals. The discovery was reported...