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Health:

• We All Have PTSD
• An Alternative Approach To Treat Obesity? Scientists Develop Vibrating, Ingestible Capsule That Makes You Feel Full

Happiness:

• Abandoned Ohio Golf Course Being Rewilded into Public Land with Native Fish and Wildlife Returning

The Pursuit of a Higher Consciousness:

• Hemp-Based Battery Maker Aims to Hire Laid Off Energizer Employees

Back of the Napkin:

• Verizon fell for fake “search warrant,” gave victim’s phone data to stalker
• Generative AI Will Be A Huge Boon For The Public Domain, Unless Copyright Blocks It

The Junk Drawer

• Viral Video of Trans Actress Being Misgendered by Delta Staff Sparks Debate

Dishonorable Mentions:

• New California Law Requires Stores To Carry 'Gender-Neutral' Toys
• Man Calls In Airplane Bomb Threat Over Lost Wallet

The AI Dilemma

Images:

Credits:

• RevCyberTrucker for the Cavalcade of Stupidity!
• Duke Walkman
• NetNed
• Boolysteed
• Sergio Stars

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