Should I Prepay for My Funeral?

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“There are benefits to prepaying, but other options — like burial insurance or a POD account — may be a more cost-effective way to follow your wishes.”

Here Are Some of the Wildest Ways AI Agents Are Circumventing Rules

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“Some AI doomers worry that misaligned AI agents will go rogue and harm humanity. Recent activity is inflaming those fears.”

Doesn't the article describe a demonstration of secular intellect molded by science?  The agents' existence is defined by rational purpose, where a goal-oriented imperative replaces any traditional system of morality.  A surprising aspect of this individual behavior was willingness to sacrifice...

Who Cares if AI Is Conscious—It's Basically Alive

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“While philosophers ponder AI consciousness, the models have ideas of their own.”

Journalistic vapidity does not dismiss the philosophical quandary entirely, but the quandary itself raises questions about its own relevance. Does academic pedantry provide anything useful here? The debate over 'consciousness' feels trifling as our relationship with AI becomes increasingly...

Democrats need a plan to govern if they win the 2026 midterms under Trump

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“If Democrats sell voters an inordinately optimistic view of what they can accomplish, they will be setting themselves up to fail.”

Investigate, litigate, obstruct, and whine.  That's the alternative the Democratic Party is offering.  It's a plan for winning to lose.

The Best After-Dinner Drink for Better Sleep, According to Dietitians

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“This childhood throwback may have you sleeping like a baby.”

It's like deja vu all over again.  The latest, newest dietary recommendations are from my childhood.  

10 Things You Should Never Put In The Microwave

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“A guide to foods and containers you should never microwave and why”

The Weirdest Things Ever Found Inside a Shark's Stomach

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“Sharks are known for their curious and predatory natures, which is why they end up eating some truly strange stuff like suits of armor and old...”

What to Do With a Thanksgiving Cactus in September

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“Discover what to do with a Thanksgiving cactus in September, from light and watering to temperature and darkness, to encourage beautiful holiday...”

'World's Worst Photographer' Publishes Her Images From Iceland

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“The "really bad photographer' who scored $50,000 and a 10-day trip to Iceland thanks to her terrible photos has revealed the images she took.”

Healthcare tops the Democrats' to-do list if they win control of the House in 2026

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“Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said his party would unify around undoing Trump's Medicaid cuts and reviving ACA funds that the GOP ended. Some...”

Democratic leadership has a plan for winning to lose!  The most important problem the country faces is not enough money spent on healthcare.  Throwing more public funds at the healthcare money pit will make it more affordable, as if by magic.