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Sep 12 2024OPINION

The Future of Work: LGBTQ Labor Progress and Worker Safety Hang in the Balance

Imagine working in an environment where you're constantly looking over your shoulder, worried about being fired or harassed for being your authentic self. This is the reality for many LGBTQ workers. Despite recent progress, they continue to face discrimination, violence, and retaliation in the workf

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Sep 12 2024SPORTS

The Shaq-Barkley Showdown: Who's Right About Caitlin Clark?

Imagine you're watching the WNBA and suddenly, you're transported to a world where NBA legends are debating about the right way to praise a star WNBA player. Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal recently got into a heated discussion about Caitlin Clark's impressive performance. But what's driving th

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

California's Proposition 4: A Borrowing Binge or Wise Investment?

California's Proposition 4 is set to borrow $10 billion to fund a plethora of environmental projects. But is this measure more about politics than sound policy? After this year's budget debacle, the state should be focusing on cutting debt, not increasing it. The measure's 100+ programs lack a sens

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

The Uncertain Future of FX: CFOs Prepare for Election-Driven Market Volatility

As the 2024 US presidential election approaches, CFOs are bracing for potentially severe market volatility, with a whopping 86% planning to increase their currency hedging activity. This surge in hedging activity is a stark contrast to the 2020 election, when only 20% of CFOs planned to hedge their

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Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

The Affirmative Action Dilemma: Can Elite Universities Maintain Diversity Without Racial Preferences?

As the Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious affirmative action in college admissions takes effect, elite universities are grappling with the consequences. Harvard University, for instance, has reported a decline in Black freshman enrollment, from 18 percent to 14 percent. Experts are divided, with

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Sep 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Rathdrum Rumble: A Revved-Up Celebration of Classic Cars and Community

Imagine a day filled with the rumble of engines, the shine of chrome, and the thrill of seeing some of the most iconic vehicles up close. The Rathdrum Rumble car show is just around the corner, and it's more than just a display of classic cars - it's a celebration of the community that comes togethe

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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

Healthcare in Hoosier Country: A Step in the Right Direction?

Think about it: Indiana consistently ranks among the worst in the nation in terms of overall health. But what if we told you there's hope on the horizon? The Lake County Health Department has received a whopping $4.87 million in state funding to improve the health of Hoosiers, and we take a closer l

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Sep 11 2024LIFESTYLE

Unlocking Leadership: Can the Right Words Move Mountains?

As the Women's Giving Circle holds its annual Education Event, it's time to reflect on the impact of our words. Does language really hold the power to transform our professional relationships and drive leadership? What if the way we communicate is the key to unlocking true potential? Imagine being

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Sep 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

A Game-Changing Move Towards Climate-Friendly Batteries: Ohio's New Metals Refinery

Imagine a world where the metals crucial to addressing climate change are extracted in an environmentally friendly way, avoiding the damage of open pit mining and preventing metals from ending up in landfills. This is the vision of Nth Cycle, a company that's pioneering a new approach to extracting

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Sep 11 2024SCIENCE

Will NASA's Jupiter Probe Uncover the Secrets of Europa?

What if I told you that NASA's Europa Clipper mission, set to launch on October 10, has just cleared its final hurdle, and it's ready to take on the ultimate question: is life beyond Earth? The mission has been revamped, and the team has confirmed that the spacecraft's transistors can withstand t

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