Is this image AI-generated? How to tell in 3 easy steps.

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As AI gets better and better it may seem harder and harder to tell what's real and what isn't, but not all hope is lost. Here’s how you can tell the difference between the real and the computer-generated.

I was paralyzed from the chest down by a school shooter at 15. I chose to forgive him.

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Missy Jenkins Smith was shot when she was 15 at a school shooting and was left paralyzed from the chest down.

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  • Missy Jenkins Smith was shot at the age of 15 in the school shooting at Heath High School.
  • She is now 42 and is paralyzed from the chest down.
  • She chose to forgive the shooter, refusing to let anger dictate the rest of her life.

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Dermatologists reveal 10 mistakes you're probably making while washing your face

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How often you wash your face should depend on your skin type and other personal factors.

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  • Separating the myths from the facts about washing your face can be confusing.
  • Dermatologists recommend using a cleanser that's well-suited to your skin type over a bar of soap.
  • Washing your face twice a day isn't always necessary, but cleansing once can prevent breakouts. 

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Study: Reports of nonconsensual nude images are ignored on X

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X (formerly Twitter) takes swift action when taking down deepfake nude images that are reported as copyright violations — but not when they're reported under "nonconsensual nudity," a study has found.

The paper, published by researchers at the University of Michigan and Florida International University, is an audit of X's reporting systems and hasn't yet been peer-reviewed, 404 Media reported

Dead Island 2 and Gris join the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for October

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October’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup is certainly stuffed to the gills. There’s something for everyone, from zombie classics to narrative adventures and beyond. Let’s take a look.

The biggest draw here is likely Dead Island 2. For a while, we weren’t sure if this game would ever come out, but it did and it’s a blast to play. The action-heavy zombie slaying sim is set in Los Angeles and

Walmart's anti-Prime Day sale is still live: Shop the biggest doorbusters

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UPDATE: Oct. 10, 2024, 11:30 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with the best live deals on day three of Walmart's Holiday Deals event.

Amazon isn't the only major retailer hosting a huge sale this week.

Walmart is jumpstarting its holiday shopping season with a six-day Holiday Deals event that began on Tuesday, Oct. 8, running through Sunday, Oct. 13. It certainly set up some strong