By Arlette Saenz, CNN

(CNN) — The first debate in the Texas Senate Democratic primary on Saturday revealed few policy differences between US Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico.

The contrast was instead between their styles and the approaches each would take to try to flip a Republican-held seat. No Democrat has won a statewide election in Texas in more than three decades.

The one-hour debate came less than six weeks before the state’s March 3 primaries, which include a Republican contest featuring incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, US Rep. Wesley Hunt, and state Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Here are three takeaways from Saturday’s debate:

Virality vs. unity

Crockett and Talarico agreed on a general principle: Democrats need a fighter in the US Senate. They diverged on how to wage that fight.

“I am here to tell you that while the system has been fighting me, I have been fighting them back,” Crockett said.

Crockett, a 44-year-old former state representative and civil rights lawyer, has risen to prominence through an outspoken and fiery style showcased in viral moments on social media. Those moments have rankled Republicans and at times some in her own party.

“He’s not as known right now, because I have engaged in these fights,” she said of Talarico, with whom she served in the state legislature. “I will do the edgy things, the things that the political consultants will never tell you to do, because right now, people are hurting.”

“It’s not about who sounds as clean as possible. It is about tapping into the rawness of this moment,” she added.

Later, in her closing statement, Crockett said, “Whoever goes to the United States Senate is going to have to be ready for real war.”

Talarico, a 36-year-old former teacher and Presbyterian seminarian, has a more subdued approach and often talks about his faith as he tries to attract voters across the political spectrum.

“The real fight in this country is not left versus right. It’s top versus bottom,” Talarico said. “We will not win this race in November with the same old politics of division.”

Would they abolish ICE?

Both candidates decried the Trump administration’s handling of immigration, speaking hours after a border agent in Minneapolis shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti. It was the second fatal shooting of a protester by federal immigration authorities during their ongoing operation in Minnesota.

Crockett called US Immigration and Customs Enforcement a “rogue organization,” while Talarico accused agents of having “executed a man in broad daylight on our streets just this morning.”

When pressed on her position on abolishing or defunding ICE, Crockett said, “We absolutely have to clean house, whatever that looks like, I am willing to do it.”

Asked the same question, Talarico said, “It’s time to tear down this secret police force and replace it with an agency that actually is going to focus on public safety.”

Both Cornyn and Paxton posted on social media during Saturday’s debate accusing the two Democrats of wanting to abolish ICE, a political flashpoint that has divided the national Democratic Party in recent years.

Immigration and border issues loom large in Texas, which has a 1,254 mile section of the U.S.-Mexico border. The state is home to large refugee and other immigrant communities as well as tens of thousands of border agents and other law enforcement focused on im

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Ibuprofen is one of the most widely used over-the-counter pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications. While it’s effective for headaches, muscle aches, and fever, it’s not without risks when combined with other substances. Interactions can increase the chance of side effects like stomach bleeding, kidney damage, or reduced drug effectiveness.

Knowing what to avoid while taking ibuprofen is essential for your safety. Doctronic breaks down nine important ibuprofen interactions to watch out for, explaining why they happen and what signs to look for.

Key takeaways

• Ibuprofen can interact with a variety of medications, supplements, and substances, potentially causing serious side effects or reducing effectiveness.
• Common interactions include blood thinners, lithium, certain blood pressure medications, and other NSAIDs.
• Alcohol and some foods can worsen ibuprofen’s side effects, especially on the stomach and liver.
• Always consult a healthcare professional before combining ibuprofen with other drugs or supplements.

1. Ibuprofen and Blood Thinners

Combining ibuprofen with blood thinners such as warfarin or newer anticoagulants can increase your risk of bleeding. Ibuprofen itself can irritate the stomach lining and affect platelet function, which helps blood clot. When paired with blood thinners, this effect can become dangerous.

Signs of bleeding include unusual bruising, bloody stools, or prolonged bleeding from cuts. If you’re on blood thinners, talk to your doctor before using ibuprofen or opt for safer alternatives.

2. Ibuprofen and Other NSAIDs

Taking ibuprofen alongside other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin or naproxen can raise the risk of gastrointestinal issues such as ulcers and bleeding. It also increases the chance of kidney damage, especially if used frequently or in high doses.

Avoid stacking NSAIDs unless specifically advised by your healthcare provider. If you need pain relief, consider alternating medications or using acetaminophen instead.

3. Ibuprofen and Blood Pressure Medications

Ibuprofen can interfere with the effectiveness of certain blood pressure medications, including ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and diuretics. This interaction may lead to higher blood pressure or reduced kidney function.

People with hypertension should monitor their blood pressure closely and consult a healthcare professional before using ibuprofen regularly.

4. Ibuprofen and Lithium

Ibuprofen can increase lithium levels in the blood, potentially causing lithium toxicity. Symptoms of toxicity include tremors, confusion, nausea, and irregular heartbeat.

If you’re taking lithium for mood disorders, avoid ibuprofen unless your doctor approves and monitors your lithium levels carefully.<

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Storage room 3495 at his University of Utah computing lab had gotten so packed full of cardboard boxes, Aleks Maricq jokes it had become hard to even see the floor.

It rivaled a game of Jenga — or maybe Tetris — as the research associate took down one box after another to clear it out. There were old cords from unknown sources and mountains of papers that had been dumped from a former professor’s file cabinet, including old drawings from his kids and saved plane ticket stubs.

A few boxes in, though, Maricq stumbled on something unusual, a find older than the game of Tetris itself (created in 1985).

“I knew it was very old, likely very rare,” he said of his summer discovery. “And then after a quick Google search, I realized just how rare.”

It’s so old and rare, in fact, that the U. no longer has the computing equipment needed to confirm it is what the label says it is: “UNIX Original from Bell Labs V4.”

The 9-track magnetic tape discovery included the helpful note “see manual for format.” The less helpful part? No manual was found with it.

And the least helpful part: Even with the manual — and the right equipment — the tape is so old and fragile that analysts likely only had one chance to read it.

“We didn’t want to risk anything,” Maricq said.

So they waited until Jon Duerig, another research associate at the U. computing lab, could drive it this December to California’s renowned Computer History Museum, where staff have the machinery and expertise. Mailing it could have resulted in damage, even with precautions, from heat or rough handling. And flying with the tape on a plane likely would’ve meant exposing it to radiation through security checks.

But now, after a journey more akin to The Oregon Trail computer game, the Computer History Museum has confirmed: It’s believed to be the only remaining copy of the full operating system that is the foundation for the computing we rely on today.

The tape of the UNIX software, version 4, was made in 1973 — 52 years ago — and only 20 copies were ever produced, said Robert Ricci, a research professor in the U.’s Kahlert School of Computing and one of the directors of the Flux Research Group, where Maricq and Duerig work.

UNIX V4 is the computer operating system, which basically tells the computer or device how to run, that serves as the basis for iOS on iPhones and macOS on Apple computers, The Salt Lake Tribune reports. Apple’s website today literally describes its products as having a “UNIX foundation.”

“The UNIX system was

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For many, filing a tax return is about as pleasant as dental treatment without anesthesia. However, the effort often pays off. In recent years, the average tax refund in the U.S. was around $3,000. Enough for a vacation, home improvements, or paying down debt.

Today, more and more people are turning to AI chatbots to prepare their taxes. According to the D21 Digital Index 2024/25, AI has become a staple for general research, with 25% trusting ChatGPT as a reliable tool for looking up information.

A survey conducted by the Germany-based tax platform BuchhaltungsButler, in collaboration with Berlin-based data studio DataPulse Research, shows just how far this trust extends: Almost half of those surveyed can imagine replacing their own tax advisor with ChatGPT or a similar AI tool. This applies particularly to younger generations and high earners.

We asked over 1,000 people how they feel about filing tax returns with the help of ChatGPT or similar AI tools. The surprising result: 47% of respondents can imagine replacing their tax advisor with AI.

Source: BuchhaltungsButler in collaboration with DataPulse Research / norstat, November 2025 | n = 1,009, representative for Germany

Online forums like Reddit are chock-full of anecdotal experiences using the tool, with some raving about it and others warning against it. In subreddits like r/tax or r/personalfinance, proponents report that AI support saved them time and money when preparing tax returns.

However, other people have had mixed experiences. Hernán Barahona, an expat freelancer living in Germany who prepared his tax return with AI support, explains that ChatGPT helped him to better understand the basic terms and structures of foreign tax law. Also, as a nonnative German speaker, he had many things explained to him in English. However, ChatGPT sometimes lost the thread over long conversations and was prone to oversimplifying nuanced information. Relying solely on the AI almost cost him more than 4,000 dollars.

The bottom line: Enlisting AI support for tax returns might be helpful, but it should also be used with caution.

How do ChatGPT and other chatbots work? ChatGPT and other AI chatbots operate based on statistical patterns. They calculate the probability for every possible next word in their answers and assemble each sentence word by word. Thus, every answer is newly generated, which means that even the same question can lead to different answers.

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