YouTube’s Monetization Shift: A Lifeline for Creators or a New Ethical Minefield?
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AI in Education: Opportunities and Challenges for Students and Teachers
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Art and Social Context: A Comparative Study of Global Literature
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Toxic Fandom and the Economics of Franchises: Will Studios Censor Risk-Taking?
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When Online Negativity Shapes Blockbusters: The Rian Johnson and Star Wars Case
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Casting, Accessibility, and Ownership: How Big Tech Decisions Affect Disabled Viewers
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Why Netflix Killed Casting — and What It Means for the Future of TV Controls
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Digg’s Relaunch: What a Friendlier, Paywall-Free Reddit Alternative Means for Online Communities
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Cashtags, Live Badges, and the New Language of Small-Cap Investing on Bluesky
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The Quiet Reshaping of Vice: From Ad-Supported Publisher to Production Studio
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