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Jan 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Lin-Manuel Miranda Returns to SNL with Hamilton Cameo

Lin-Manuel Miranda, the mastermind behind the hit Broadway musical Hamilton, made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL). He jumped back into his iconic role as Alexander Hamilton during a skit that poked fun at the United States' founding fathers. The sketch imagined the founders creati

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Jan 26 2025EDUCATION

Transforming College Teaching: VR & AI InCLASS

Imagine you're in a classroom where the walls can change, and every question you ask gets an instant, personalized reply. That's what colleges and universities are aiming for with a new kind of teaching model. This model uses Virtual Reality (VR) and a clever algorithm called Contrastive Language-Im

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

Copper's New Skin: A Micro-Nano Shield

Scientists have created a special film on copper surfaces that mimics sharkskin, giving it superpowers. This film, made through a process called chemical etching and formate passivation, protects the copper in several ways. First, it makes copper resistant to corrosion. When tested in seawater for 7

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Got Appendicitis? Antibiotics May Be the Way to Go

Imagine you're an adult with appendicitis, a condition where your appendix gets inflamed and causes pain. traditionally, surgery (appendicectomy) has been the go-to fix. But recent studies show that antibiotics could be just as effective and safer. However, different studies use varying methods and

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Jan 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Sneak Peek at the Whimsical Puppets of 'The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure'

Disney Live Entertainment recently gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at the new puppets that will be featured in "The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure. " Among the highlights was a stunning life-size pink flamingo, similar to those seen in the beloved "Kiss the Girl" scene. The puppets are set

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Bishop Speaks Up for Immigrants and LGBTQ+ Kids at Inaugural Prayer Service

On Tuesday, as President Donald J. Trump started his first full day in office, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the head of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, made a surprising request. She asked the president to show kindness towards immigrants and LGBTQ+ children. This moment happened during a church

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Jan 22 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Shine: From Atlanta to London

This past week was packed with star-studded events across the country and beyond. The cast of "Harlem" lit up New York City for their Season 3 premiere. Over in Atlanta, Coco Jones wowed the crowd with her rendition of the National Anthem at the College Football Playoff National Championship. Atlant

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Jan 21 2025SPORTS

Scottie Pippen's GOAT Claim Ignites Debate

Basketball legend Scottie Pippen recently caused a stir by calling himself the greatest of all time. In a podcast with Patrick Bet-David, the six-time NBA champ said his confidence in his game led him to this conclusion. While he's previously praised both Michael Jordan and LeBron James, things seem

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Jan 21 2025BUSINESS

“Celebrity CEOs: How Fame Influences Corporate Social Responsibility in China”

In the fast-paced world of China's A-share market, celebrity Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) can have a surprising impact on how companies handle their social responsibilities. A recent study explored this phenomenon from 2009 to 2020. Researchers found that famous CEOs tend to be more engaged in Co

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Jan 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Carrie Underwood's Inauguration Surprise: A Cappella Hits a High Note

Country music star Carrie Underwood faced a technical hiccup during Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. The microphones weren't working, but that didn't stop her. She sang "America the Beautiful" a cappella, right there at the U. S. Capitol. Underwood wasn't fazed, she just asked the crowd to

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