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Trump floats denaturalizing citizens; studies flag health risks from pre-12 smartphone use; OpenAI eyes ads; $1.8K DIY rig can’t beat 5080 prebuilt; chance finding explains plane static shedding; Mangione moves to exclude gun and notes; fatal Route 73 pedestrian crash

Trump says he would 'absolutely' denaturalize some citizens if he had the power

Trump says he would 'absolutely' denaturalize some citizens if he had the power, and on Sunday he doubled down—then promptly admitted he’s “not sure” he has that authority, a crackdown pledge delivered with a legal shrug.

Study links earlier smartphone ownership to increased health risks in children

Study links earlier smartphone ownership to increased health risks in children, with a Pediatrics paper using data from more than 10,500 kids in the largest U.S. long-term brain development study finding that the younger a child gets a first phone, the higher the odds of depression, obesity, and poor sleep. Among 12-year-olds, those handed phones earlier were more likely to face multiple complications; the median first-phone age was 11. The lead author says parents should treat the handoff as a health decision, and many experts now recommend waiting longer—though techland will surely suggest a software update instead of an age limit.

Luigi Mangione asks court to exclude gun and notes from evidence

With the first anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killing approaching, Luigi Mangione asks court to exclude gun and notes from evidence—items prosecutors say link him to the crime as he fights the charges.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Route 73 in Berlin, Camden County

Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Route 73 in Berlin, Camden County: A woman was hit by a vehicle on Route 73 on Monday morning and died from her injuries.

$1,800 All-AMD 4K Gaming PC Built from Cyber Monday Deals Can’t Match Alienware Prebuilt with 5080 and Intel Core Ultra

Built entirely from Cyber Monday deals, a $1,800 all-AMD rig proves 4K gaming on a sane budget is alive and well—just don’t expect it to outgun an Alienware prebuilt flaunting a 5080 and Intel Core Ultra. Shocking, I know: midrange money doesn’t beat flagship bling. Still, it’s a tidy reminder of how far deal-hunting can push 4K without paying the boutique tax.

Accidental discovery shows how airplanes dissipate static electricity

Accidental discovery shows how airplanes dissipate static electricity: an international team led by Olaf Scholten at the University of Groningen picked up radio-wave emissions from a commercial airliner, likely produced as the aircraft bled off static charge from specific points on its frame. A happy accident that could give the aviation industry a clearer map of where the sparks fly—useful, and refreshingly unaccompanied by a consulting fee.

Study finds smartphone use before age 12 may affect children’s health

Study finds smartphone use before age 12 may affect children’s health, adding weight to concerns that handing a pocket casino to a fourth-grader isn’t a wellness plan. A new study shows giving a child a smartphone too early could have health impacts—useful confirmation that Silicon Valley’s growth strategy shouldn’t double as pediatric guidance.

OpenAI May Introduce Ads in ChatGPT, Beta App Code Suggests

OpenAI may introduce ads in ChatGPT, beta app code suggests — courtesy of an Android test build (1.2025.329) where engineer Tibor Blaho spotted “feature ads,” “search ad,” a “search ads carousel,” and even “bazaar content.” Translation: the company that once called ads a “last resort” is measuring the drapes. CFO Sarah Friar said they were “exploring” ads before insisting there were “no active plans,” while CEO Sam Altman went from “unsettling” to “not totally against” and praising Instagram’s ad model. Meanwhile, OpenAI’s been poaching ad talent from Google and Meta, posting ad-centric jobs, and reportedly weighing personalized spots based on ChatGPT’s memory of your chats — because what’s more intimate than an algorithm that remembers your secrets and recommends a product? If the shift happens, it would end ChatGPT’s three-year ad-free run that helped distinguish it from cluttered search. It also raises ethical flags: users share far more with chatbots than search bars, and the “friendly confidante” vibe is a poor chaperone for sales pitches. Still, OpenAI wouldn’t be alone — Google’s AI Overviews and Perplexity are already dabbling. Nothing says “trusted companion” like a targeted offer gently interrupting your existential crisis.

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