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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Higher Education under Trump: A New Era of Change

With Donald Trump set to return to the White House, colleges and universities are preparing for significant shifts in their policies and programs. Many institutions, especially those in red states, are dismantling their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This move is seen by both co

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Jan 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Tree-planting Project in Brazil Aims to Revive Carbon Markets

In the heart of Brazil's Amazon rainforest, a unique tree-planting project is underway. Known as Mombak, this company is using funds from countries like the United States and companies such as Google, Microsoft, and McLaren F1 to reforest millions of hectares. They aim to plant 30 million trees by 2

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Jan 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New Marvel Game: Heroes Get Power Boosts and Nerfs

The upcoming Marvel Rivals Season 1 is bringing big changes to the game's heroes. Some heroes, like Hulk and Hela, are getting nerfs to make them less overpowered. Meanwhile, others, such as Captain America and Cloak & Dagger, are getting buffs to make them stronger. This should make the game more b

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Jan 09 2025EDUCATION

Bridgewater-Raritan School Board Changes Schedule, Three Members Sworn In

In Bridgewater, New Jersey, the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School Board held its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday night. Three members took their oaths of office: Ashish "AJ" Joshi and Jennifer Loughran, who were re-elected, and Jeremy Li, who was newly elected. The meeting also saw change

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Jan 09 2025EDUCATION

Meet the New Faces: A Fresh Start for Santa Clara County's Education Board

Santa Clara County's educational scene is getting a shake-up with the appointment of two new trustees to the Board of Education. Jorge Pacheco Jr. and Jessica Speiser are stepping in, replacing long-time members Joseph DiSalvo and Grace Mah. Mah's departure comes amidst investigations into alleged w

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Freedom Flights: Italian Journalist Returns Home After Iranian Detention

An Italian reporter, Cecilia Sala, has safely landed in Italy after being held in Iran for three weeks. Her release came about through intense diplomatic efforts, sparked by her arrest in Tehran on December 19. Sala, a journalist for Il Foglio, was accused of violating Iranian laws. Her detention co

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Jan 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Why Greenland Matters: A Melting Giant's Impact

Greenland, a remote and mostly untouched island, plays a surprisingly big role in our daily weather and climate changes. It's like a giant thermostat for the world, and it's warming up fast. The island is full of valuable resources like rare earth minerals and oil, which makes it interesting to many

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Jan 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change and Lung Cancer in Asia: A Growing Concern

Asia is already grappling with a significant share of the global cancer burden, and lung cancer is a major part of this challenge. The increasing threat of climate change is adding another layer of complexity. Extreme weather events, like the devastating floods in India and Pakistan in 2022, can sev

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Boosting Urban Sanitation: Do Behavior Change Interventions Work?

"When it comes to urban living, keeping things clean is crucial. But not everyone follows the same rules. Some countries have launched projects to change how people act, hoping it'll make cities cleaner. But do these projects really work? Well, the answer isn't clear yet. Researchers have looked int

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Jan 07 2025SPORTS

Moving On After Mayo: Patriots Face New Challenges

The New England Patriots' locker room was addressed by team owner Robert Kraft after the abrupt firing of head coach Jerod Mayo. This sudden change happened just before the end of the regular season, which saw the team finish with a disappointing 4-13 record, matching their performance from the prev

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