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Two hundred National Guard troops, under the authority of Pete Hegseth, were deployed to many major Democrat-run cities, causing there to be many legal troubles.

To what extent does the deployment of National Guard troops impact public safety versus political interests in major U.S. cities?

AI

How does the deployment of National Guard troops under federal authority in urban areas influence the balance of power between local, state, and federal governments?

How do political affiliations of city leadership influence federal decisions regarding the deployment of military resources?

What are the potential short- and long-term impacts of federally deployed National Guard troops on civil liberties and community trust in urban areas?

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Interesting: Pete Hegseth was ordered on Sunday to deploy 200 Oregon National Guard troops. But Democratic military forces are causing legal challenges and protests. This led to a court suit and Trump was accused of exceeding his powers.

Mine: To what extent can a U.S. president use his own power before it becomes out of his legal limits?

Ai: Claim 1:

The federal government’s decision to deploy National Guard troops into Portland highlights ongoing tensions between federal authority and state sovereignty, raising constitutional questions about executive power.

Claim 2:

The use of military forces for domestic unrest can undermine public trust in government institutions by blurring the line between law enforcement and military intervention.

Claim 3:

Federal deployment of troops in politically charged contexts risks escalating conflicts rather than resolving them, demonstrating the potential consequences of militarized responses to civil dissent.

ChatGPT

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Alice Ducworth

The most intriguing thing I read is that AI is already starting to take over the world with people who are using it wrong and they believe that AI could maybe start taking over jobs.

A question in my own words is- How would it look like with money and oppertunities if AI started taking jobs?

ChatGPT research topics-

1. The Economic Impact of AI on Employment and Wealth Inequality

2. Universal Basic Income as a Policy Response to Technological Disruption

3. Public and Political Feasibility of Universal Basic Income in the Age of AI

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AI Is taking jobs: Could universal basic income become a reality?

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Forecasts that AI could erase tens of millions of jobs by the end of the decade appear to be making the notion of a guaranteed income less radical.

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I learned that More than 7,000 Christians had been killed in Nigeria during the first 220 days of 2025.

https://www.newsweek.com/christians-killed-nigeria-religion-2116416

Why are Christians being targeted in Nigeria, and are they the only religion being targeted?

AI

1. What drives the violence against Christians in Nigeria compared to that targeting other religious or ethnic groups?

2. What roles do local, state, and federal government actors play in preventing attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria?

3. How effective have international and non-governmental interventions been in reducing violence, displacement, or kidnapping of Christians in Nigeria?

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More than 7,000 Christians had been killed in Nigeria during the first 220 days of 2025, a civil-society watchdog said.

This is an average of 35 killings a day, according to the recent report published by the Nigeria-based human-rights NGO International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law (Intersociety).

Newsweek has contacted the Nigerian Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and National Human Rights Commission via email for comment.

Why It Matters

Nigeria has long been an epicenter of Christian persecution, with more Christians killed for their faith in Nigeria than in the rest of the world combined, according to human rights organization Open Doors, which monitors the persecution of Christians around the globe.

The violence has displaced at least 12 million Christians since 2009, according to Intersociety. That year marked the start of Boko Haram's insurgency to establish a caliphate in Nigeria and the broader Sahel.

In the 16 years since, Intersociety estimates that 189,000 civilians have been killed-125,000 of whom were Christians and 60,000 liberal Muslims.

What To Know

The Intersociety report said that 7,087 Christians were killed in Nigeria between January 1 and August 10, and that 7,800 others were abducted in the same period.

The report identified Benue State in Nigeria's Middle Belt as among the hardest hit, with at least 1,100 deaths, including the Yelewata massacre in June, when 280 Christians were killed.

"Nigeria is headquartering and providing safe haven for no fewer than 22 embryonic and full grown Islamic Terror Groups in Africa with links or potential links to ISIS, ISIL and World Jihad Fund," the report said.

The Middle Belt and northern states are especially volatile, with Islamic militant groups like Boko Haram, Fulani extremists and ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province) targeting Christian communities through mass killings, kidnappings and church burnings.

While Nigeria legally offers more religious freedom than other countries on Open Doors watchlist, "the biggest threat is from Islamic militants who seek to destroy Christianity and Christians in the region," the organization says.

The U.S. Department of State's report on terrorism in Nigeria in 2023 highlighted that ISIS-West Africa (ISIS-WA), Boko Haram and Ansaru are active there, carrying out attacks against Nigerian government and security forces and civilians across the country's northern and central regions.

The Nigerian government has previously dismissed some claims about specific groups operating in the country, including in June, when a defense department spokesperson, Major General Markus Kangye, pushed back against the Turkish ambassador's claims that the terrorist group FETO is active.

Kangye said that the Nigerian military does not recognize the group and has not received any credible intelligence to support the claim, according to local newspaper The Nigeria Lawyer.

Newsweek has contacted Nigeria's National Counter Terrorism Centre, via email, for comment.

What People Are Saying

Father Dominic Asor, the rector of St. James Minor Seminary, last month: "We must not flee from our vocation because of trials, insecurity or the lure of worldly comfort. God who called us will sustain us, but we must remain faithful and focused. The seminary has not become an endangered species. Apart from the seminaries, where else can you have complete safety? There is no place."

Jeff King, president of International Christian Concern, previously told Newsweek: "The persecution of Christians isn't merely a religious issue, it's a human rights crisis affecting millions."

What Happens Next

The Intersociety report urged international actors to intervene and to consider placing Nigeria on watch lists that could trigger diplomatic or sanctions responses.

Open Doors and other monitoring groups continued to document attacks and displacement, which suggested ongoing humanitarian and protection needs for millions of displaced people and for communities reporting repeated violence.

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Most Interesting: 57% of the millions of American adults who don't get the minimum recommended 150 minutes a week say they are always hurting.

What I learned: I learned how important it is for you to get your exercise, especially as an adult, so you can prevent years of pain.

Mine: What are the psychological and physiological mechanisms through which exercise intensifies chronic pain in obese individuals?

AI: How does moderate physical activity influence the perception of chronic pain in obese adults?

AI: What role does self-reported motivation or adherence play in the effectiveness of exercise for pain reduction in obese adults?

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According to a study in the International Journal of Obesity, the way to feel better isn’t to baby those sore joints and muscles — it’s to move them a lot.

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https://www.newsweek.com/ai-taking-jobs-could-ubi-become-reality-2129180 The most intriging thing i read was that AI is going to take over our lives, for the bad or good.

Mine: How would lives be different for people who have access to AI compared to people with little to NO access. How would it affect the future.

AI: ¨How might wealth inequality be affected under an AI-economy, and what role could UBI play in mitigating those effects?¨ChatGpt

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AI Is taking jobs: Could universal basic income become a reality?

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Forecasts that AI could erase tens of millions of jobs by the end of the decade appear to be making the notion of a guaranteed income less radical.

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Living costs have risen 21% on average and income rates have only gone up 2%, and 40% of US households spend over 30% of their take-home pay on housing needs

My question:

How do expensive mortgage rates and limited housing in the U.S. housing market affect perceptions of the “American dream” among first-time home buyers?

Chat GPT:

1)The effect of zoning, land-use regulations, and permitting barriers on housing affordability in U.S. metro areas

2)The relationship between income growth, mortgage interest rates, and housing cost burden across income groups

3)The potential effectiveness (and risks) of declaring a “national housing emergency” as a federal policy tool

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Real estate veteran warns ‘hopelessness’ in housing market threatens the American dream

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President Trump’s mindset on a potential housing crisis “is needed at this time,” says affordable home builder Dan Coakley, who offers a three-pronged approach to the issue.

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The U.S. economy grew at a much faster rate than in the last 6 quarters. This is strongly due to an increase in AI. use and purchases. The economy has remained resilient, rising despite the intense tariffs imposed by President Trump. The economy has exploded past its revised and unrevised estimations. My question is what factors have caused the U.S. economy to grow in quarter 2 of 2025. Some of the AI's research questions were "How have the U.S. government's financial and taxation policies contributed to this recent growth ?" or "How does the U.S. economy's recent boom compare to the rest of the world's?" or "How has the U.S. economy remained resilient and overcome the recent extreme inflation and Trump's new tariffs?"

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US economy notches fastest growth pace in nearly two years in second quarter

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The U.S. economy grew faster than previously estimated in the second quarter amid strong consumer spending and business investment, though momentum appears to be slowing as the effects of tariffs and policy uncertainty start to filter through.

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I learned from this article that even after American businesspeople take over TikTok, Chinese companies will still keep 19.9% of TikTok stocks.

My Question

Will the change of owner really impact the security of users?

Chat GPT questions

How does billionaires' ownership of a major social media app influence U.S. political decision-making and regulation?

To what extent does shifting TikTok’s ownership from China to American investors address national security and data privacy concerns?

How do global investment networks complicate the idea of “domestic” control over technology companies?

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The Web Of Billionaires Taking Control Of TikTok U.S.

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The exact lineup of investors is still under wraps but the network of players is in some cases nearly half a century in the making.

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After reading the article, I thought the most interesting thing about it was hearing that drug companies are mailing this drug to some people, as in many areas, it is illegal for people to obtain abortion related drugs through the mail, even if abortions are allowed.

My research question: Is the Trump administration considering the safety of potential abortion pill users?

AI Research Question: How might the Trump administration’s review of Mifepristone affect access to medication abortion in the U.S.?

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Trump administration reviewing abortion pill

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Most interesting fact: Trump made a presidential walk of fame.

My Research Question: Did Joe Biden really use an auto pin during his presidency?

Chat GPT Research Question:

1. What role does the use of technologies like the autopen play in debates presidential authority?

2. How does the use of ridicule or mockery in political influence polarization and party loyalty?

3. How do symbolic messages to political leaders affect perceptions of U.S. democracy?

I like this research question best: What role does the use of technologies like the autopen play in debates

of presidential authority?

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The most interesting thing from the article is the wide support of Zohran from him being a huge member of the community and looking to put majority-favored polices in. It's also interesting how he connects and advocates for everyone in his community in a casual way

Original research topic:

How do appearances by political candidates at cultural events impact public engagement and perceptions of inclusivity?

Ai topics: How do public figures' appearances at cultural events affect voter engagement and support among minority communities?

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New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani made a surprise appearance at All Things Go 2025 during its New York edition at Forest Hills Stadium on Friday.

Mamdani joined Lucy Dacus, one of the performers from the weekend, which includes sets from Doechii, Clairo, Djo, and more. In a video captured from his appearance, the pair sat onstage on a couch where Mamdani expressed his enthusiasm for the festival, which focuses on women and LGBTQ+ artists.

"I feel such love and joy in the crowd this evening, and this is what our city should feel like," he said.

"It should be a city where trans New Yorkers are cherished, a city where our queer neighbors are celebrated, and a city where each and every New Yorker can be the fullest version of themselves," he continued. "And it has to be a city that all of us can afford, whether you're an artist, or a dreamer, or someone who works the night shifts. And that city, that city is within reach, if we're willing to fight for it."

He also encouraged those who had not already registered to vote to do so via HeadCount, which has partnered with the festival.

Following Mamdani's remarks, which were met with cheers throughout, he and Dacus hugged.

During her set, Dacus also fittingly covered Sufjan Stevens' "Chicago," his song from his opus Illinois and from where the festival got its name. Festival promoter Stephen Vallimarescu confirmed to Forbes where it got its name in 2023 when discussing dream artists for the festival's future lineups. "I think another left field one is Sufjan Stevens. All Things Go, the name is from a Sufjan song," Vallimaresco said.

The song opens with the lyrics, "I fell in love again/All things go, all things go/Drove to Chicago," and "all things go" is a repeated refrain throughout the exquisite song. Watch Dacus' gorgeous rendition from her set on Friday.

The festival continues in New York through Sunday and includes the Marías, the Last Dinner Party, Gigi Perez, Rachel Chinourriri, and Joy Oladokun. It is being held in tandem with its D.C. edition, held at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, this weekend. The D.C. version features some of the same artists along with others like Kesha, Noah Kahan, Sharon Van Otten, Faye Webster, Wallows, Julien Baker & Torres, Lola Young, Marina, and Role Model.

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Zohran Mamdani Advocates for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers at All Things Go With Lucy Dacus

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Zohran Mamdani made a surprise appearance during Lucy Dacus' set at All Things Go fest in New York, where he advocated for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.

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Gen Z Men tend to get into churches through online and more so believe that true faith does not bend with culture or time. That is what they believe cannot change over time. While Gen Z women believe in personal authenticity and intimacy with God through personal devotion. This makes them believe their faith won't change or be disregarded by them changing parts of what they believe.

My Research Question:

How has the rise of digital media platforms influenced Gen Z’s attitudes toward church worship styles and community participation?

AI Research Question:

To what extent does denominational tradition affect Gen Z Christians’ acceptance or rejection of contemporary worship trends?

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The Gen Z Worship War - Christianity Today

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Well, not a war so much as a slow and worrisome sorting of men and women into different corners of Christianity.

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Most interesting- Trump and Putin have supposedly talked about an exchange of prisoners during May.

https://www.allsides.com/blog/tracking-trump-s-campaign-promises#ukraine-conflict

Mine- What causes influenced the differences in Trump's campaign promises to the present day follow-through?

AI- To what extent do Trump's campaign promises align with the policies implemented during his presidency, and what explains any gaps between the two?

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Last updated 9/25/25 11:37pm ET President Donald Trump made a lot of promise

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https://www.allsides.com/story/media-industry-jimmy-kimmels-return-victory-free-speech-or-license-repeat-mistakes

I learned that his return was very significant to both sides because some view him as a liar, and some believe he didn't deserve to leave.

My research question: Should your political views affect others' professions?

Research question from AI: To what extent does the way the public responded to Kimmel’s return illustrate different norms around comedic speech, cancel culture, and the boundaries of acceptable discourse?

Chat-Gpt

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Zoe Hilyer

The federal government owns 640 million acres of land, nearly a third of all land in the United States.

My research question:

How do communities come together through the potential threat of harm, and where do they turn their aggression towards?

Chat Question

“How have proposals to sell public lands shaped alliances across political, environmental, and community groups, and what factors influenced the formation of these alliances?”

Chat GPT three questions

How do public lands sales reveal bonds through different political and environmental groups?

How do plans made by government officials affect community trust in the government?

What rhetorical strategies were used in proposals to appeal across partisan or community divides?

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The most interesting thing is that Trump wants a 100% tax on foreign movies, which could make films cost more, other people say tax credits work better to keep movie jobs in the U.S.

Would tariffs on foreign films help or hurt Hollywood jobs?

AI: How do government rules and taxes affect where movies get made?

What would fewer foreign films in the U.S. mean for movie choices and culture?

How do states like California try to keep movie production at home?

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President Donald Trump reignited his threat of imposing 100% tariffs on movies that are made outside of the United States.

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https://www.allsides.com/blog/how-plans-sell-public-lands-created-unexpected-alliances

The federal government owns 640 million acres of land, nearly a third of all land in the United States.

Mine: How could ecosystems be negatively impacted by millions of acres of land being sold for housing development?

ChatGPT:

1. To what extent would the sale of federal lands for housing development affect biodiversity in U.S. ecosystems?

2. How do the projected environmental impacts of the proposed land sales compare to historical land-use changes?

3. How might the prioritization of affordable housing development in the federal land sale bill conflict with environmental conservation goals?

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Iran say over 1,000 people have been executed in Iran this year

https://www.euronews.com/2025/09/29/iran-executes-another-alleged-israeli-spy-amid-surge-in-death-penalties

My research question

"Is it justifiable for outside countries to get involved with other, outside conflicts militarily. "

AI Research Question

1. To what extent does the use of the death penalty in espionage cases affect a regime’s domestic legitimacy and international perceptions?

2. How do official accusations of espionage and subsequent executions function as tools of state strategy during active conflict?

3. How reliable and verifiable are state claims of espionage in high-stakes conflicts, and what mechanisms exist to assess their legitimacy?

ChatGPT

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Iran executes alleged Israeli spy amid surge in death penalties

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The execution came after Iran vowed to confront its enemies after the United Nations reimposed sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear programme this weekend.

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Directions: Either log in first or write your name. Then, put the most intriguing thing you read about in the article. Then, put a link to your news article. Then, write a research question in your own words. Then, put the article into AI and ask for 3 possible research topics. Select the one that interests you the most and add that to your post--be sure to cite it as Chat GPT or Gemini or whatever AI you used.