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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Can School Decisions Be Taken Out of the Hands of the Experts?

Concord residents are gearing up for a heated battle over school policy, with two ballot questions seeking to give voters a direct say in major decisions like school relocations and property transactions. But is this a good idea? Could giving the average voter a say in these complex issues lead to

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Marblehead Schools:Paycheck Problems and Teacher Tensions

Marblehead teachers are starting the new school year without a contract and facing a frustrating payroll error. The Marblehead Education Association (MEA) claims recent paychecks are missing step increases, summer stipends, and other agreed-upon pay adjustments. Interim Superintendent John Robidou

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Sep 06 2024SPORTS

Sports Legends Rewritten: Ripken's Record and More Mind-Bending Moments

Cal Ripken just broke Lou Gehrig's record for most consecutive games played, but is that really the whole story? Let's dig deeper into this feat and other legendary sports moments. First off, kudos to Ripken for his incredible dedication - playing in over 2000 straight games is no small feat! But le

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Can ESPN Bet Score Big in the Wild West of Sports Gambling?

Aaron LaBerge, the new CTO of Penn Entertainment (the company behind ESPN Bet), has a big challenge ahead of him. He's got to help ESPN Bet catch up to giants like FanDuel and DraftKings in a rapidly growing market. But is betting on sports really a good idea? Think about it: In just a few year

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

MIP London: Can This New Market Really Shake Up the Content Scene?

A new player is entering the crowded field of TV content markets: MIP London. Scheduled for February 2024, this event aims to attract major players like Netflix, Disney, and Fox, promising a week of networking, screenings, and genre-specific summits. But with established players like the London TV S

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Is WBD's New Global Experiences Division Magic or Misdirection?

WBD clearly sees the potential in experiential entertainment. By consolidating its efforts, they hope to offer a more cohesive and immersive experience for fans. Think of it like building a theme park empire, but with a focus on leveraging existing intellectual property like Harry Potter, DC Comics,

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Data-Driven Dragons: 8 Lions Takes on the Kids' Entertainment World

A new entertainment company, 8 Lions, is roaring into the world of kids' and teens' content. Founded by Moonbug veterans Jiella Esmat and Karine Ahton, 8 Lions promises to use a data-driven approach to develop and grow new intellectual properties (IPs). But does relying on data really capture the

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Sep 06 2024SCIENCE

Deep Sea Discoveries, Space Delays, and Dinosaur Footprints: A Week of Scientific Wonders

Did you know that over half of Earth's surface remains unexplored? That's right, we've only mapped a quarter of the seafloor to a high resolution. So what lurks in the depths? This week, oceanographers discovered a whopping seamount off the coast of Chile, a mountain rising 3,109 meters from the oc

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

TV Tech Awards: A Closer Look at This Year's Innovations & Controversies

The TV Academy recently announced the winners of the 76th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards. Let's take a closer look at these groundbreaking achievements and ponder some thought-provoking questions along the way. First up is Jensen Huang receiving the Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achiev

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Curiosity Stream: Is This the Discovery Channel We Crave?

Curiosity Stream promises to be a haven for science, technology, history, and nature documentaries. Launched by the founder of Discovery Channel, it boasts an extensive library featuring renowned experts like David Attenborough, Michio Kaku, Brian Greene, and Emmy Award-winning series 'Stephen Hawk

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