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Mar 16 2025SPORTS

Blue Devils vs. Cardinals: Who Will Reign Supreme in the ACC Tournament?

The ACC Tournament is heating up, and all eyes are on the championship game between the Duke Blue Devils and the Louisville Cardinals. This isn't just any matchup; it's a clash of titans. The Blue Devils, seeded at the top, have been on a roll, winning 10 straight games and 26 out of their last 27.

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Mar 16 2025POLITICS

Student Activist's Arrest Sparks Nationwide Protests

The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a former student activist at a prestigious university, has sparked a wave of protests across the country. Khalil, who is originally from Algeria, was taken into custody by immigration authorities in the middle of the night. This move has ignited tensions between the cur

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Mar 16 2025SCIENCE

Groundwater Contamination: How Aquifers' Nature Affects Monitoring

When dealing with groundwater contamination, figuring out how far and wide the bad stuff has spread is a big job. Engineers have a tough time deciding how many wells to monitor. They need lots of data and powerful computers to map out the spread of contaminants, called plumes. But there's a simpler

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Mar 16 2025HEALTH

Zapping Viruses: UV Light vs. Hepatitis A in Everyday Liquids

Hepatitis A virus is a tough customer. It can survive in various liquids, making it a challenge to eradicate. Researchers wanted to see how well two types of UV light could knock it out. They tested UV-C light at 254 nanometers and a newer UV-C LED light at 279 nanometers. The goal was to find out h

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Mar 15 2025SCIENCE

Galaxies Spin in a Surprising Pattern

A recent discovery has left scientists scratching their heads. While looking at images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, a researcher found something odd. Out of 263 galaxies, two-thirds were spinning clockwise, and only one-third were spinning counterclockwise. This isn't what scientists exp

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Mar 15 2025HEALTH

Stair Climbing: A Quick Fix for Young Men's Health?

Young men with obesity often struggle with low cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and increased health risks. The problem is that they are often inactive. A study looked at a quick and intense workout: stair climbing. The question was, could this simple activity improve their fitness and reduce heal

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

DEI Programs: The Legal Battle Continues

A recent court decision has allowed the enforcement of executive orders aimed at ending federal support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This decision comes after a series of legal challenges. The court's decision allows the orders to be enforced while the lawsuit continues. T

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Mar 15 2025SCIENCE

Unveiling the Universe: SPHEREx's Infrared Adventure

A new player has entered the space game. The SPHEREx telescope, launched from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base, is on a mission to create a massive 3D map of the cosmos using infrared light. This isn't your average telescope. It's designed to scan the entire sky, not just specific targets. O

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Mar 15 2025SPORTS

Final Seconds Fiasco: Creighton vs. UConn

In a fiery Big East Tournament matchup, tempers boiled over in the final moments of the game between Creighton and UConn. The Bluejays, leading the game, had a chance to seal their victory with a simple inbound pass. Instead, Jamiya Neal decided to dunk the ball with just 1. 8 seconds remaining. Thi

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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

When Speech Gets You Deported: The Case of Mahmoud Khalil

In a shocking turn of events, Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident of the U. S. , was arrested at his New York home last Saturday. The Trump administration didn't charge him with a crime. Instead, they targeted him for his leadership in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. They cl

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