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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to researcher Elissia Franklin about a new study which found dangerous chemicals in some commonly used hair extensions.

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Cambridge-based Suno was sued by major record labels in 2024 for allegedly exploiting the recorded works of professional musicians. Since then, Suno and fellow AI song generator Udio have worked to ...

In recent weeks, images of young people wearing outfits and accessories resembling animals while walking using their four limbs have gone viral on various social media platforms. And no, these are not ...

Los Angeles Times critic Amy Nicholson searches for meaning: As a kicker, “Melania” observes its central couple politely nodding goodnight after they come home from three inauguration balls, making it ...

Mainers are grappling with the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in their cities as the state becomes the latest target for President Donald Trump's mass ...

Who are you? What’s going on deep inside yourself? How do you understand your own mind? The ancient sages had big debates about this, and now modern neuroscience is helping us sort it all out. When my ...