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Jan 31 2025SPORTS

UFC Fighter's Controversial Comments Spark Outrage in sports

First off, there's some serious controversy brewing in the world of mixed martial arts. UFC president Dana White made a stand when he publicly criticized fighter Bryce Mitchell. Why? Because Mitchell came out with some jaw-dropping remarks about Adolf Hitler, praising him of all things! Not to menti

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Kosher Convictions: A young woman's steadfast faith

Imagine being taken captive and having to choose between your life and your beliefs. That was the tough reality for Agam Berger during her 482 days of captivity. Agam chose to follow her faith, refusing to eat non-kosher meat. She was abducted from her base on October 7. Agam's dedication

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Jan 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cotton's Heat Stress: A Question of Survival

There's no mistaking it, our world is heating up. Cotton is a key player in the global fabric of society. The future of cotton is under threat because of frequent and intense heatwaves that are hobbling the plant. Climate change is real and cotton is feeling the b the brunt of it from one end of

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Jan 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Assassin's Creed Shadows: A Shinobi's Journey in Feudal Japan

Ubisoft has just unveiled an exciting story trailer for its upcoming game, Assassin's Creed Shadows, for the PS5. The trailer has reignited the buzz around the game. Set in Japan's Iga province in 1579, the game focuses on the unification wars led by the daimyo Oda Nobunaga. A young shinobi, or ninj

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Jan 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Explore Feudal Japan in Assassin's Creed Shadows: A New Adventure Awaits

Get ready to dive into the exciting world of Assassin's Creed Shadows! This time, the adventure takes you to Feudal Japan, where you'll play as both a skilled shinobi Assassin named Naoe and a powerful samurai named Yasuke. The game offers a vast open world to explore, from beautiful castle towns to

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Lebanese Journalist in Hot Water for Israeli Interview

Imagine flying to your home country only to be greeted by a military judge. That's what happened to Layal al-Ekhtiar, a Lebanese journalist working for Al-Arabiya in Dubai. She was questioned for interviewing an Israeli military spokesperson in October 2023, during the Hamas-Israel war. This intervi

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Jan 21 2025SCIENCE

Catching Breath: Detecting Hyperventilation in Freediving

Hyperventilation, a common practice among freedivers before dives, can lead to dangerous outcomes like hypoxic syncope or blackouts. Currently, there's no effective way to monitor this potentially risky behavior. A recent study has explored a new approach using force sensor technology. The idea is t

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Jan 15 2025BUSINESS

Workers' Big Strike: A Look at Amazon's Labor Struggle

In December, Amazon workers across the U. S. went on strike, demanding better pay and conditions. This wasn't just any strike—it was the biggest in Amazon's history. Filmmakers Stephen Maing and Brett Story captured the action in a 10-minute short called Local One. Amazon's size and power make this

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Iran's Long Struggle for Women's Rights

In 1979, Iran experienced a dramatic shift when the Islamic Republic took power. This new regime rolled back decades of progress for women's rights, imposing strict rules like mandatory hijabs and banning women from many jobs. The changes were swift and harsh. Women were segregated, punished for dis

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Jan 13 2025SCIENCE

The Forgotten Apple: Saving Malus Sieversii

Apples are loved globally, but did you know that most of the apples we eat today come from just a few types? This makes our apple supply very vulnerable to bad weather, pests, and diseases. Wild apples are a great way to bring in helpful traits to make our apples stronger, but they're hard to breed

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