Kevin McCarthy Meets His Demise: Witness the Insatiable Revolution

The office of speaker of the House of the United States House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant. With those words, spoken in the House on Tuesday afternoon, Kevin McCarthy’s reign as speaker came to an inglorious end. McCarthy is the first speaker in history to be removed by his own party; eight Republicans voted …

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Training Meta’s Generative AI with My Books: A Successful Endeavor

When The Atlantic Revealed That Thousands of Books Were Used to Train Meta’s AI, Authors Reacted with Outrage Last month, The Atlantic made a shocking announcement that Meta, the tech giant, had used tens of thousands of books without permission to train its AI language model. This revelation sparked anger among well-known authors, who called …

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How a Nepo Baby Found Bliss in a Coffee Nap After Enjoying a Refreshing Shower Orange

Have you ever heard of “sextortion?” It’s a term you’re likely familiar with. However, “paraprosdokian” might leave you a bit perplexed. Luckily, both of these words now have official entries in Dictionary.com’s latest list of additions and updates. This year, Dictionary.com has added nearly 570 brand new entries along with 350 new definitions and …

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Gen Z ditches LOL for IJBOL, new acronym gains popularity

This matter should not be taken lightly. Generation Z has officially canceled the widely popular acronym LOL and replaced it with a more intricate term: IJBOL, which stands for “I just burst out laughing.” For those unfamiliar with the term, it carries more weight and conveys a stronger reaction than the traditional LOL or other …

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From Being a Native Ukrainian Speaker to Learning the Language

Growing up in the bilingual city of Kyiv in the 1990s, my study of the Ukrainian language resembled examining a museum artifact – an intense focus from a distance, but never fully immersing myself in its rich textures or making it a part of my everyday life. During that time, Ukrainian was primarily reserved for …

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The Negative Consequences of AI Language Translation

To me, the most unsettling aspect of AI is the concept of singularity, where human intelligence is surpassed by an exponentially advancing artificial intelligence. However, even in our current state, artificial intelligence is already presenting smaller yet impactful scenarios. There are individuals who have an intense desire to climb Mount Everest. They spend years preparing, …

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Transforming Homeroom into a Fun Summer Learning Experience

Editor’s Note: Every week, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer have taken questions from parents about their kids’ education. This is the last article in the “Homeroom” series. Dear Abby and Brian, This year has been extraordinarily challenging emotionally, but now that a much-needed summer break is finally here, I am beginning to feel concerned about …

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College Advice – Guidance from The Atlantic

To maximize your enjoyment of life, always drink two fewer drinks than you initially desire. By staying alert and avoiding excessive alcohol consumption, you can savor those wild and unforgettable moments. Mastering the art of getting just-the-right-amount drunk will ensure a more enjoyable experience. Make a point to connect with your college professors. Despite their …

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Thinking about Laziness in a More Productive Way

As someone who is known to those closest to me as a curious amalgam of discipline and ineffectuality, my idiosyncrasies often leave others bemused. Without fail, I rearrange the contents of my refrigerator with the speed and precision of a professional Tetris player, yet I once let a snake plant wither away because I forgot …

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