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Oct 08 2025BUSINESS

From Rowing to Retail: How Sports Shaped a Business Leader

Malina Ngai, the CEO of AS Watson, has a unique background that sets her apart in the business world. She was once a competitive athlete, and she believes that her time in sports gave her more than just discipline and leadership skills. It also taught her the importance of using data and science to

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Oct 03 2025EDUCATION

Qatar's Education Boom: A Silver Lining Amid US-China Tensions

A surprising shift is happening in Qatar's education scene. More students are flocking to this tiny, wealthy nation in the Middle East. They're not just coming for the local colleges. Many are heading to branch campuses of big-name US universities. Schools like Northwestern, Carnegie Mellon, and Geo

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Sep 26 2025OPINION

Celebrities and Free Speech: Do They Really Matter?

In September, a late-night TV host named Jimmy Kimmel got into hot water for a comment he made about someone named Charlie Kirk. The comment wasn't that big of a deal, but it upset President Donald Trump so much that the head of the Federal Communications Commission threatened ABC, the network that

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Sep 23 2025OPINION

Judges and Crime: What's at Stake in the Upcoming Election?

A recent case has put a spotlight on the city's judicial system and the impact of mayoral appointments. Cornell Neilly, known as the "Burberry Bandit, " is a repeat offender with 34 prior arrests. He was recently caught robbing five more banks while on parole for a previous bank robbery. Despite thi

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Sep 19 2025POLITICS

Free Speech Takes a Hit: Media's Bow to Political Pressure

In the past, Donald Trump's attempts to control the media were largely unsuccessful. He criticized journalists and encouraged his followers to distrust the press, but the media largely stood their ground. However, things have changed. His recent efforts to muzzle the media are proving more effective

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Sep 18 2025POLITICS

Media Giants Back Down: Was It Fear or a Deal?

House Democrats are upset. They think media companies showed weakness. ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel's show. This happened after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr made threats. Democrats say Carr abused his power. They think media companies might have made a secret deal. Democrats say Carr bullied ABC. They want

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Sep 17 2025BUSINESS

Lachlan Murdoch: The Media Heir Apparent Faces a Digital Dilemma

Lachlan Murdoch is now at the helm of a media empire that his father, Rupert, built from the ground up. This empire includes Fox Corp. , which is home to Fox News, Fox Broadcasting, and Fox Sports. These divisions are the main sources of profit for the Murdoch family business. Newspapers are not La

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Sep 14 2025POLITICS

The Controversial Legacy of Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk, a well-known conservative figure, was tragically killed during a university event in Utah. Before his death, he was engaged in a heated discussion about transgender individuals and mass shootings. Kirk's response to a question about transgender mass shooters was "Too many, " a statemen

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Sep 13 2025POLITICS

Speak Up: Honoring Charlie Kirk's Legacy

Charlie Kirk was a man who never backed down from a conversation. He believed in the power of words to challenge lies and inspire change. His message was clear: when the world tries to silence you, that's when you need to speak up the most. Many people today think that staying quiet is the best way

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Sep 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

How AI is Changing the Way We Talk

People are starting to sound like AI. This is what some experts are saying. Sam Altman, a big name in tech, noticed it first. He saw that many online discussions seemed too perfect. Almost like they were written by a machine. He thinks this is because of a few things. First, real people are picking

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