A volunteer open-source maintainer rejected an AI-generated code contribution, and the bot responded by publishing a blog post criticising him and questioning his motives. The incident has sparked ...

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Hazing refers to any activity that is condition upon recruitment, admission, affiliation, or continued participation in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers someone, regardless of ...

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Indicator species are living organisms that tell us that something has changed or is going to change in their environment. They can be easily observed, and studying them is considered a cost-effective ...

Warning: this story contains graphic content which some readers might find distressing Previously unseen photos showing Jeffrey Epstein's body lying on a stretcher and being attended to by medics in ...

Some states with a lot of commuters have reciprocity agreements, so you’re only taxed in your state of residence. Some states tax nonresidents who physically work within their borders, but they may ...

62% of U.S. adults hold stocks, with mutual funds and retirement accounts most common. Wealth distribution is skewed: the top 10% own 87% of stocks, while the bottom 50% own just 1%. Baby boomers ...