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Sep 13 2024OPINION

Will the United Nations Summit of the Future Change the Course of Humanity?

We're at a crossroads – a perfect storm of wars, inequality, climate change, and technological advancements has left humanity in turmoil. But, instead of giving up, it's time for us to take collective responsibility to shape a better future. The United Nations' Summit of the Future, happening this m

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Sep 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Great Chip Heist: A Tale of Industrial Espionage and National Security

What if this is just the tip of the iceberg? With the global chip war heating up, has China simply outsourced its industrial espionage to former Samsung executives? The arrest of two ex-Samsung executives on charges of industrial espionage has sent shockwaves through the semiconductor industry, r

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Sep 12 2024OPINION

The Silent Censor: How Free Speech is Being Chipped Away by Tech, Media, and Politics

Imagine living in a world where the ability to express your thoughts and opinions is slowly being eroded away. It's not a reality from a dystopian novel, but our current reality. The erosion of free speech is happening, and it's not a single, dramatic event, but rather a thousand tiny cuts. From th

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

9/11: A Day for Reflection, Not Politics

The 9/11 anniversary marks a somber reminder of the devastating attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in 2001. Every four years, this day falls during the presidential election season, and this year is no exception. As we pay our respects, we must acknowledge the long-term effects of the 9/11 att

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Beyond Politics: Remembering the Human Impact of 9/11

As we mark the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, it's easy to get caught up in the politics surrounding the event. But let's not forget the human cost. What does it mean to lose a loved one in such a brutal manner? How do we honor their memory without getting mired in partisan bickering? The at

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Remembering 9/11: Unpacking the Complexity of Patriotism and Politicization

As we mark the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, it's essential to acknowledge the significance of this date. Every year, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum hosts a commemoration ceremony, honoring the 2,983 lives lost. But beneath the surface of this solemn occasion, a tug-of-wa

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Remembering 9/11: A Day of Reflection, Politics, and Pain

As the sun rises over the World Trade Center, the 9/11 anniversary commemorates the lives lost and reshaped by the devastating attacks. But this solemn occasion is also forever intertwined with presidential campaign politics. This year, President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and Vice

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Uncovering the Hidden Gem of Charter School Muni Bonds

The municipal bond market has a secret gem that could provide a significant return for investors. Charter school bonds, a small but growing segment of the education muni bond landscape, are offering yields that are hard to resist. With a tax-equivalent yield of nearly 8% for those in the highest tax

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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

The Unseen Toll of Music: A Hidden Health Crisis

The world of music is often romanticized as a realm of creativity and passion, but the harsh reality is that performing arts health is a relatively new field, and musicians are often left to suffer in silence. UW-La Crosse assistant professor Kourtney Austin is working to change this narrative by

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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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