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May 03 2026OPINION

Unexpected lessons from two spiritual giants

Journalists often expect celebrities to act like they're too important for small talk. So when the Dalai Lama stepped away from a 1994 news conference at Berea College, he did the opposite—making time for each reporter who had just spent minutes documenting his every word. His quiet gratitude stood

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Celebrities and the fine line between jokes and threats

Jokes about political violence often start as dark humor before crossing into dangerous territory. After a man armed with multiple weapons tried to storm a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House, conversations about violent rhetoric in comedy resurfaced. The incident happened just days after

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Apr 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Sudden Loss Shakes a Big Art Event

Koyo Kouoh returned to her hometown of Basel, Switzerland, in May. She told her husband that she had good news and bad news. The good part was that a scan showed no lung cancer, after she had been feeling weak on a trip to Senegal. The bad part was that she had liver cancer. Kouoh was only 57 years

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Apr 27 2026SPORTS

From Yaoundé to the NBA: Joel Embiid’s Global Journey

Joel Embiid grew up in Yaoundé, Cameroon, where he played soccer and volleyball before basketball slipped into his life. A scout named Luc Mbah a Moute saw him at a camp and changed everything, sending Embiid to the United States. He trained at Montverde Academy, The Rock School, and then played one

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Apr 27 2026CRYPTO

Fast‑Forward Future: Why Investors Should Watch the Crypto Wave

Jordi Visser, a seasoned Wall Street professional, recently shared his view that the world’s progress is speeding up so fast that in just twenty years we could see what normally takes a hundred. He points to the idea of “creative destruction” from economist Joseph Schumpeter, meaning that old system

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Apr 26 2026SPORTS

Eagles Add Greenard: A New Player in a Big City

Jonathan Greenard arrived in Philadelphia quickly, ready to feel the city’s vibe. He spent time at the Eagles’ training center and also walked around town to get a sense of the local culture. The player came from Minnesota after a trade and just signed a four‑year, $100 million contract. He had n

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Apr 25 2026EDUCATION

Guest editors in science journals: a growing concern for research quality

Journals often rely on guest editors to organize special issues, but this practice has raised serious questions about research reliability. A recent case saw a journal pull nearly all papers from a cancer immunotherapy issue after finding major flaws in peer review. While these issues gained attenti

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Apr 18 2026SPORTS

Jock to Face Heavyweight Battle Without His Top Coach

Josh Hokit, the former NFL player who made a surprising jump into mixed‑martial arts, is set to fight on the UFC White House card. After a strong win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327, he earned a spot in the heavyweight rankings and now faces Derrick Lewis. The twist? His long‑time mentor, Greg Jackso

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Money and Power: What Happens When Billionaires Enter the Political Game?

Joe Rogan isn’t holding back when it comes to billionaires in politics. On his podcast, he made a bold statement: "There’s no way it’d be good for anybody if the people with all the money are controlling most of the things that happen. " His words seem to take aim at figures like Elon Musk, who has

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Apr 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dwight‑style Knicks Player Gets a Big Laugh from Rainn Wilson

Josh Hart, the young guard for the New York Knicks, showed up at a game wearing a full Dwight Schrute costume. He had his mustard shirt, glasses and briefcase ready for the party. The outfit made a splash online and caught the eye of Rainn Wilson, who played Dwight on “The Office. ” Wilson and Ha

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