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Chicago's arts scene is under threat as leadership issues and funding cuts jeopardize its stability. ...Read more
#chicago, #arts, #funding, #leadership
OpenAI unveils GPT-5, an AI model with advanced processing, amid mixed reactions on its implications for the tech industry. ...Read more
#openai, #gpt5, #artificialintelligence, #technology
IAEA official to visit Tehran for talks as Iran halts nuclear site inspections; tensions with US and Israel escalate. ...Read more
#iaea, #iran, #nuclear, #diplomacy, #sanctions
President Trump calls for a significant increase in U.S. soybean exports to China as their tariff truce deadline looms, impacting global trade dynamics. ...Read more
#trump, #china, #soybeans, #trade, #tariffs
Record-breaking flash floods hit Milwaukee, canceling events and causing widespread outages as emergency services respond to 600+ calls. ...Read more
#milwaukee, #flooding, #emergency, #weather, #wisconsin
OpenAI launches GPT-5, promising breakthroughs across industries with its advanced AI features, while raising ethical and societal questions. ...Read more
#openai, #gpt5, #ai, #technology, #innovation
The 2025 U.S. Open unveils a new mixed doubles format to boost fan engagement, raising both excitement and concern among tennis players. ...Read more
#tennis, #usopen2025, #sports, #doubles
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#comics
Bangkok's major art exhibition faces Chinese censorship, sparking a debate on artistic freedom and international diplomacy. ...Read more
#art, #censorship, #china, #diplomacy, #freedomofexpression
James Webb Space Telescope detects potential exoplanet near Alpha Centauri A, could be closest directly imaged planet. ...Read more
#nasa, #jameswebb, #exoplanet, #alphacentauri, #space
NUL declares 'state of emergency,' citing rollback of civil rights under Trump. Urges renewed activism in face of policy reversals. ...Read more
#civilrights, #nationalurbanleague, #trumpadministration, #dei, #project2025
Leaked promotions unveil Google's Pixel 10 series and Pixel Watch 4 designs and features before August 20 launch event. ...Read more
#google, #pixel10, #pixelwatch4, #leaks, #technology
Wrexham AFC secures promotion to the EFL Championship for the first time since 1981β82, under celebrity ownership. ...Read more
#wrexham, #eflchampionship, #ryanreynolds, #football
NHC tracks two Atlantic systems amid forecasts of an active hurricane season. Stay prepared as storm potentials increase. ...Read more
#hurricane, #atlantic, #storm, #weather, #nhc
Trump's new tariffs target imports from over 60 countries, escalating global trade tensions and potentially triggering retaliatory measures. ...Read more
#trump, #tariffs, #globaltrade, #economy, #politics