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People keep celebrating their birthdays at Costco. Here's how they're doing it.

Costco superfans are celebrating their birthdays at the store, with several viral TikToks documenting parties held in the food court.

People are creating deepfakes of their dead relatives

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Companies in China are using deepfake technology to create avatars of dead relatives and loved ones. Does the technology help or hurt the grieving process?

NYC-Dublin live video art installation already bringing out the worst in people with lewd displays

nypost.com

Surprising absolutely no one, the voyeuristic new "Portal" street exhibit in the Flatiron District connecting New York City and Dublin with a 24/7 live video feed has already caused chaos --- with mischief-makers on Ireland's side flashing…

Eight people reported killed in a shooting on southern edge of Mexico City

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Eight people killed in mass shooting near Mexico City, highlighting ongoing violence in forested mountain township of Huitzilac

Overweight people more likely to take sick leave, European study finds

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Economic impact laid bare by findings has implications for UK where about two-thirds of people are overweight or obese

Researcher Sonia Livingstone says constraining tech companies and empowering young people and parents are better alternatives to banning kids from social media (Henry Mance/Financial Times)

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Researcher Sonia Livingstone says constraining tech companies and empowering young people and parents are better alternatives to banning kids from social media — Social psychologist Sonia Livingstone says there are alternatives to banning…

‘Who takes their time to steal clearance items?’: Walmart customer slams secret shoppers for following the ‘wrong people’ around store

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In Walmart's eyes, "floor walkers" — the practice of employees tailing customers they deem suspicious —might sound like an ingenious loss prevention tactic. But for some customers, it's just plain discrimination.

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Three people killed and 12 wounded in shooting at Alabama May Day party

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About 1,000 were at party when altercation began and gunfire erupted, resulting in victims that sheriff says are mostly ‘younger’

What is it about Gaza? Wars are raging around the world, so why are young people so passionate about this one?

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The situation in Gaza undoubtedly requires urgent international attention and a peaceful resolution. Yet it is not the only armed conflict or humanitarian crisis in the world.

Artist Yuan Zhuang: Melancholy people have two reasons for being so: they don’t know or they hope.

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Yuan Zhuang’s artistic vision is deeply influenced by existential philosophy and real-life events that shaped human experiences. In her profound exploration of melancholy and hope, she draws inspiration from the words of Albert Camus and a…

World News | 8 People Reported Killed in a Shooting on Southern Edge of Mexico City

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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Eight people were reported killed in a mass shooting just south of Mexico City.

As Premonition About Jake Paul Comes True, Joe Rogan Shuts Down Criticisms on “Legitimate Boxer” – “People Mocked Me”

Joe Rogan, unlike most people in the combat sports world, has always backed Jake Paul. When the former Disney star and social media influencer decided to take the unprecedented leap and embark on a boxing career, no one knew he would turn…

Ellie Simmonds encourages adoption of people with disabilities after Bafta win

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The 29-year-old won best single documentary for her 2023 film titled Ellie Simmonds: Finding My Secret Family.

Ellie Simmonds encourages adoption of people with disabilities after Bafta win

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The 29-year-old won best single documentary for her 2023 film titled Ellie Simmonds: Finding My Secret Family.

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The secluded 'forgotten gem' in Wales people think is the UK's 'best hidden waterfall'

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The Grey Mare's Tail in Snowdonia is one of the finest examples of its kind in the UK

UN aid agency estimates about 300,000 people have fled Rafah

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The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) said Sunday it estimated that about 300,000 people have fled Rafah ahead of a potential full-scale Israeli invasion. “Over the last week, @UNRWA estimates around 300,000 people have now…

We bought an old grain silo for £1 and turned it into our home – people are shocked when they come inside

A COUPLE has told how they bought an old grain silo for £1 and managed to transform it into their dream home.

We bought an old grain silo for £1 and turned it into our home – people are shocked when they come inside

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A COUPLE has told how they bought an old grain silo for £1 and managed to transform it into their dream home.

People Are Happiest at Work Than Ever...Sort of

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Morale is up for employees these days, at least according to Conference Board's latest report on US job satisfaction. Worker satisfaction hit an all-time high since the nonprofit research group began distributing the survey in 1987, with…