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Oct 14 2025BUSINESS

Indian Motorcycle Takes the Road Alone

Polaris Inc. has decided to let Indian Motorcycle ride solo. They've struck a deal to sell most of Indian Motorcycle to Carolwood LP, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles. This move is expected to boost Polaris' profits and focus their resources on other areas. Indian Motorcycle has been a bi

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Apr 04 2025CRIME

Lighting Up Safety: How Streetlights Affect Crime in Chile

Streetlights play a big role in keeping cities safe. In Chile, a big project replaced old streetlights with new ones. The goal was to see if this change would cut down on crime and other issues in public spaces. The project looked at 101 places where lights were upgraded. It also compared them to 2

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Contraceptive Use Among Street Women in Ethiopia: A Closer Look

Street women in Ethiopia face immense challenges, including limited access to healthcare. These women, who earn their living on the streets by begging or sleeping rough, are often overlooked and marginalized. This study delved into how these women use modern contraceptives and what factors influence

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Safer Eats: A New Approach in Ouagadougou

Street food is a quick bite enjoyed by many in cities, but it can also be a health hazard, especially in less wealthy countries. In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, a study looked into how teaching chicken sellers about food safety could improve things. The program taught vendors about cleanliness and gav

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Oct 11 2024BUSINESS

Polaroid's Artistic Side: The Story of Meroë Morse and Edwin H. Land

Polaroid, founded in 1937 in Cambridge, was a powerhouse of innovation. Its founder, Edwin Land, combined science, art, and technology, earning 535 patents from the US Patent Office. Harvard Business School's latest exhibition, "From Concept to Product," explores Polaroid's artistic side, focusing o

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