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Dictionary.com’s word of the year is a common one. But it doesn’t mean what you think

Harmeet Kaur, CNN — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:35:18 +0000

(CNN) — “Hallucinate” is Dictionary.com’s word of the year — and no, you’re not imagining things. The online reference site said in an announcement Tuesday that this year’s pick refers to a specific definition of the term pertaining to artificial intelligence: “to produce false information contrary to the intent of the user and present it

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These were the top trending Google searches of 2023

Harmeet Kaur, CNN — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:34:00 +0000

(CNN) — If you turned to Google these past few months to make sense of the Israel-Hamas war, you aren’t alone. The tech giant released its 2023 Year in Search on Monday, and the data indicates that people around the world sought out information around Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel and Israel’s ensuing military

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The four attachment styles and how they affect your relationships

Harmeet Kaur, CNN — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:41:29 +0000

(CNN) — Do you identify as anxious, avoidant, disorganized or secure? For those who aren’t up on pop psychology vernacular, these terms refer to the four attachment styles. Attachment styles describe how people behave in relationships, from their desires for closeness and intimacy to their sensitivity to potential relationship threats. But unlike say, the five

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Race and ethnicity can be hard to define. Here’s why

Harmeet Kaur, CNN — Tue, 30 May 2023 13:17:21 +0000

(CNN) — If you’ve ever filled out a Census form, a college application or a patient questionnaire at the doctor’s office, you’ve probably been asked to identify your race and ethnicity. Governments, workplaces and educational institutions often collect data on these categories to determine things like which programs require funding, what disparities exist between different

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Till’ actress speaks up about her Oscars snub, racism and ‘misogynoir

Harmeet Kaur, CNN — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 15:48:07 +0000

(CNN) — For her powerful and moving performance as Mamie Till-Mobley in “Till,” Danielle Deadwyler was nominated for a BAFTA Award, a Critics’ Choice Movie Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award and several other industry prizes. But despite garnering critical acclaim for her turn as Emmett Till’s grieving mother, there was one notable award for

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What to know about Juneteenth now that it’s a federal holiday

Harmeet Kaur, CNN — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:43:40 +0000

(CNN) — Despite Juneteenth’s storied history, the holiday was largely overlooked by non-Black Americans until recent years. The momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement propelled Juneteenth into the national spotlight, building on a decades-long push by activists and leaders to get recognition for the landmark occasion. Last year, Juneteenth became the latest federal holiday

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Denver is the latest city to apologize for its history of anti-Chinese racism

Harmeet Kaur, CNN — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:01:20 +0000

Courtesy: Library of Congress

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Major’s not the only misbehaving White House dog. But don’t let that deter you from adopting a shelter pup

Harmeet Kaur, CNN — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:19:03 +0000

(CNN) — So many people are adopting dogs in this time of pandemic-induced loneliness that shelters are being emptied out. A recent “biting incident” involving a certain presidential pup, though, might have some reconsidering. Major, a German shepherd adopted by the Bidens in 2018, was removed from the White House last week after he displayed aggressive

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As attacks against Asian Americans spike, advocates call for action to protect communities

Harmeet Kaur, CNN — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 15:39:57 +0000

(CNN) — A string of recent attacks against Asian Americans has communities and advocates on high alert, especially as many in the United States gather this weekend to celebrate the Lunar New Year. An 84-year-old man from Thailand died in late January after being attacked on his morning walk in San Francisco. Days later, a

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Trump reportedly wants a 21-gun salute for his departure. The military honor has a fascinating history

Harmeet Kaur, CNN — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:33:33 +0000

(CNN) — As President Donald Trump prepares to leave Washington, D.C. for a post-presidential life in Florida, he has indicated that he wants an elaborate sendoff. A color guard, a military band and a red carpet are among the pomp and circumstance under consideration, an administration official told CNN. Another idea that’s being floated: a

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