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Oct 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

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Think you can’t get enough of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show? Well, buckle up because it’s back! This year, it’s all about watching the glamorous spectacle from home. The lingerie powerhouse recently announced their debut show on Amazon Live and Prime Video for 2024. Mark your calendars, folks!

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Oct 13 2024SCIENCE

Meet the World's Tiniest Mammal: The Etruscan Shrew

Ever wondered what the smallest mammal on Earth looks like? Say hello to the Etruscan shrew, weighing just as much as a coin and fitting on a human finger! This tiny creature, native to the Mediterranean, has a big appetite. It eats up to eight times its body weight in food every day. But how did i

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Science, Politics, and Campus Life: What's Happening?

Let's talk about what's going on in science, politics, and on college campuses. The National Science Foundation is now making grant decisions based on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This means they're looking at things like the story behind the research, not just its quality. In fact, more

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Universities Face Hurdles in Diversity After Supreme Court Decision

Imagine a world where university doors don't open as widely for certain groups. This is the reality facing many colleges and universities after a recent Supreme Court ruling. The court decided that considering race in admissions is against the law, leaving schools like MIT and UNC with fewer non-whi

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Oct 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

What’s Happening with Forests and Climate Change?

In a recent meeting, the environment ministers of G20 countries agreed to back new funding sources for protecting ecosystem services. This is exciting news, especially because Brazil has come up with an interesting plan called the Tropical Forests Forever Facility. Unlike some other programs that ju

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Sep 28 2024OPINION

The Power of Inclusion: Why DEI Matters in Higher Education

Higher education has always been the key to unlocking opportunities, but for many students, the path to success is filled with obstacles. Historically, those with a common advantage have had easier access to knowledge and skills, while others faced significant barriers. Poverty, racism, disability,

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Sep 23 2024BUSINESS

The Great Exodus of Black Leaders: A Wake-Up Call for Boston's Business Climate

Boston's business landscape is facing a crisis of leadership, with at least 10 prominent Black leaders departing from their roles this year. The unexpected exit of Cain Hayes, CEO of Point32Health, has sparked urgent conversations among Boston's Black leaders, who fear that the city is shedding more

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Sep 20 2024POLITICS

Breaking Free from Campus Control

In recent times, higher education has been a focal point for heated debates and laws aimed at regulating campus life. The latest development in this saga is the passage of the GOP's "End Woke Higher Education Act" in the US House. This measure seeks to bar accrediting organizations from requiring co

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Sep 17 2024BUSINESS

Carmelo Anthony's Surprising Move into the Cannabis Industry

Carmelo Anthony, a former NBA legend, has made a surprising move into the cannabis industry. The basketball star has launched his own cannabis brand, STAYME7O Canna–s, and is set to be the headline speaker at the MJBizCon 2024 conference in Las Vegas. Anthony's entry into the cannabis industry may

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Sep 17 2024OPINION

The Speed Limit Enigma: Why Enforcement Matters

Imagine driving on a highway with no speed limit signs, no traffic police, and no restrictions. Sounds chaotic, right? Yet, this is the reality for many drivers in Dallas, where speed limits are often ignored. The Texas Department of Transportation has recently lowered speed limits on several roads

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