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Dec 09 2024EDUCATION

Hateful Posters Strike University of Rochester

Antisemitism on college campuses has hit an all-time high since the 2023 Hamas-Israel conflict. The University of Rochester recently experienced a nasty wave of hate when anti-Israel students plastered threatening posters targeting Jewish faculty and staff. The posts accused them of severe crimes li

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Dec 09 2024SCIENCE

Monkeys and the Reverse Connectedness Illusion

Did you know that monkeys might see the world differently when it comes to counting? Scientists found out something fascinating. They showed monkeys two sets of objects—one where the items are connected, and one where they are not. Humans often underestimate the number of items when they're connecte

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Dec 09 2024POLITICS

Government Makeover: Catching Up With REGO

Back in the late 1800s, presidents had been promising to fix the government bureaucracy for over a century. One of the biggest changes came after James Garfield's death in 1881, when a disgruntled job seeker shot him. This tragic event led to the creation of a professional, merit-based bureaucracy t

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Dec 09 2024CRIME

Searching for a Hidden Killer: NYPD and FBI on the Case

In the heart of Manhattan, a mystery continues to baffle the NYPD and FBI. One week ago, UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson, was tragically shot and killed. The search for his killer is intense, with new photographs showing the masked suspect both in a car and on the street. Authorities believe

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Dec 09 2024CRIME

New York City’s Uptick in Crime: A Look at the Thompson Murder

The recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street isn't just another tragic event. It's a snapshot of the city's sliding security. Sure, New York has always had its share of high-profile crimes, like the killings of John Lennon and Meir Kahane. But those incidents ha

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Dec 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

BenQ's ScreenBar Lamps: The Perfect WFH Lighting Solution

Working from home has its perks, but setting up the perfect workspace can be tricky. One gadget that's made a big difference for many is BenQ's ScreenBar lamp. This Taiwanese company is known for their top-notch monitors and projectors, but their ScreenBar lamps are a game-changer for home offices.

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Dec 08 2024SCIENCE

Boosting Plant Survival: How Rice Genes Help Plants Beat Salty and Dry Conditions

You know how rice is often grown on farms? Well, it faces a lot of tough conditions, like drought and too much salt. These problems can really hurt crop production. Scientists have found that a special gene in rice, called OsHKT1;5, can help plants deal with these bad conditions better. When this ge

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Dec 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

A New Social Space for LGBTQ+ Professionals: Famm Connect Launches

Ever wondered where LGBTQ+ professionals and business owners can connect and support each other? Enter Famm Connect, a new social networking app created by BIPOC queer couple Cat Perez and Marianna Di Regolo. Their discovery platform, Famm, has been helping users find LGBTQ-owned businesses. Now, th

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Dec 08 2024HEALTH

Uncovering Civic Leaders in Texas: A Network Analysis

Imagine trying to figure out who's calling the shots in your neighborhood's COVID-19 response. That's what researchers did in Texas, using a social network approach to spotlight influential community organizations. They picked three regions—Houston/Harris County, Cameron County, and Northeast Texas—

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Dec 08 2024MILITARY

NATO's New Focus: Mental Health from the Start

Imagine being a soldier in the modern world. It's not just about physical strength anymore; mental resilience is key. NATO, along with five of its countries, has decided to take this seriously right from the start. Gone are the days of quick chats after missions. Now, soldiers are getting the right

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