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India has a festival where a Hindu goddess slays a demon. This year the demon is Trump | CNN

Sitting atop her lion, the Hindu goddess Durga wields a celestial weapon in each of her 10 hands. But her target isn’t the usual demon of deceit, Mahishasura.

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Denmark plans to ban social media for users under 15, as PM says platforms are ‘stealing childhood’ | CNN Business

Denmark will move to ban social media for children under 15, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday, saying the online platforms are “stealing our children’s childhood.”

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How the latest deepfake scam can cheat companies out of millions | CNN Business

From CEOs to colleagues, deepfake technology can trick people into sending money, sharing passwords, or revealing sensitive information - all in seconds. CNN’s Clare Duffy met with ethical hacker and ...

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Christian group ‘deceived’ supreme court about LGBTQ+ research, cited scholars say

Exclusive: Experts say Alliance Defending Freedom, arguing to revive conversion therapy, ‘profoundly misrepresented’ their work in case threatening trans and queer youth

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CDC signs off on fall Covid shots. It may not be easy to get one, depending on where you live.

The federal guidance comes after many states have already announced their own Covid vaccine recommendations, creating "unprecedented" levels of confusion, one expert said.

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Planetary health diet can feed the world by 2050 while improving the environment, EAT-Lancet Commission report says | CNN

Focusing on a planet-healthy diet can provide nutritious food to the global population while reducing environmental damage, a new EAT-Lancet Commission report says.

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An asteroid might be heading for the moon. Should we nuke it?

A paper from several NASA scientists and other researchers explores whether an asteroid with a 4% chance of hitting the moon in 2032 should be deflected or blown up.

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United States downgraded to 'critically insufficient' in major international rating: 'The US is being left behind'

Climate Action Tracker — an initiative that tracks progress in the fight against rising global temperatures — has downgraded the U.S. from “insufficient” to “critically insufficient” based on a new re...

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Israel intercepts aid flotilla bound for Gaza

At least one of the vessels taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla appeared to still be sailing just off Gaza’s coast early Thursday morning, according to the flotilla's online tracker.

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The Supreme Court fight over whether gay and trans people can be “cured,” explained

A new Supreme Court case could make therapists immune from regulation.

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Death masks ‘removed’ from Colombian mummies for first time to reveal faces

Researchers digitally reconstruct likenesses of four individuals based on anatomical standards

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Cardiologist: Why AI can’t fully explain your symptoms, and how to use it instead | CNN Business

In a recent episode of ‘Terms of Service,’ Dr. Pierre Elias, NewYork-Presbyterian’s Medical Director for Artificial Intelligence, sits down with CNN’s Clare Duffy to discuss where AI outperforms human...

Trump administration says Minnesota violates Title IX by allowing trans athletes in girls sports

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We need to make them a 3rd category.

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The Trump administration has launched over two dozen investigations of transgender policies in schools and colleges.

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Strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes central Philippines | CNN

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 struck the central Philippines around 10 p.m. local time, according to the US Geological Survey, raising fears about damage and the possibility ...

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Sec. Hegseth: Department of War’s mission is to achieve ‘peace through strength’

During an address to top military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the mission of the “newly restored Department of War” is to achieve “peace through strength...

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93 Undeniable UFO & Alien Sightings Caught on Camera I Shocking Footage 2025

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This Week in Late Night TV: Roast Trump Imaginary Wars!!! Full Version Under the Videos Section

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Can Buddhism and Science Jive?

First there's some history that has to be overcome.

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National Coffee Day 2025: Free drinks at Dunkin’, Smoothie King and more | CNN Business

In honor of National Coffee Day, caffeine fiends have a chance to cash in on a free cup and other deals this Monday.