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Congress overwhelmingly approved legislation Tuesday mandating disclosure of Jeffrey Epstein-related government files. The House voted 427-1, followed by Senate unanimous consent. President Trump said he would sign the bill, reversing earlier opposition.

Epstein victims and Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene, Thomas Massie, and Ro Khanna pushed the legislation. Trump initially opposed the effort but reversed as Republican support grew. House Speaker Mike Johnson ultimately voted yes despite earlier criticism.

The bill heads to Trump's desk. Justice Department compliance remains uncertain. Epstein died in 2019 jail after sex trafficking charges. Representative Clay Higgins cast the sole opposing vote, citing privacy concerns for innocent individuals potentially named. Epstein Files timeline here.

A Deakin University study found ChatGPT fabricated nearly 20% of academic citations in mental health reviews. Overall, 56% of citations were either fabricated or contained errors. Only 44% were both real and accurate.

Research tested GPT-4o across three psychiatric conditions. Accuracy varied dramatically: depression citations showed 6% fabrication, while binge eating and body dysmorphic disorder saw 28-29%. Among fake citations with DOIs, 64% linked to real but unrelated papers.

Published in JMIR Mental Health, findings emerge as 70% of mental health researchers use ChatGPT. Experts emphasize all AI-generated citations require manual verification. Journals should strengthen safeguards against fabricated references entering published work. Researchers call these AI hallucinations.

Washington's Mount Rainier has experienced continuous seismic tremors since November 15, according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network. The 72-hour volcanic tremor represents one of the longest episodes in recent years, raising concerns for millions in Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland.

Volcanic tremors indicate magma and gas moving beneath the surface. While not signaling imminent eruption, the primary threat is lahars—fast-moving mudflows that can devastate communities. Mount Rainier previously recorded over 1,000 earthquakes during a July swarm.

The U.S. Geological Survey rates Mount Rainier's eruption risk as "Very High." Geologists monitor for escalating tremor severity, internal earthquakes, and ground swelling as key indicators of potentially critical volcanic activity. Interactive map of volcano activity worldwide, here.

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Miles Adcox recently shared this idea from his songwriter circle:

Miles suggests that gratitude creates space between us and the solutions we seek. The exchange highlights how successful people still struggle with burnout, but reframing exhaustion as evidence of answered prayers or achieved progress shifts perspective.

In short, being overwhelmed by growth you once dreamed about deserves celebration, not complaint.

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Feet produce sweat daily through 250,000 sweat glands. By midday, damp socks lose insulation and conduct heat poorly. Fresh socks restore moisture-wicking, regulate temperature, and provide a sensory reset your brain registers as pleasant. Like a fresh pillow case or clean sheets, i's a simple self-care act that physiologically and psychologically refreshes you.

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