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Nov 16 2024EDUCATION

Jay-Z and Wharton Team Up to Teach HBCU Students Money Skills

Rapper Jay-Z and his mother, Gloria Carter, have been working through their Shawn Carter Foundation to support Black communities for years. Now, they're focusing on financial literacy for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Partnering with the Wharton School of the Univ

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Nov 15 2024SCIENCE

Nano Vaccines: A New Hope Against B19V

Did you know that B19V, a tiny virus, can cause big problems for pregnant women? It's responsible for fetal hydrops, a serious condition. But creating a vaccine against it has been tough. Scientists have now found a clever way to make a vaccine using tiny protein particles shaped like spheres. They

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Nov 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Actress Rachel Zegler Reflects on Trump Post After Backlash

Last week, actress and singer Rachel Zegler took to Instagram to express her disappointment and fear after Donald Trump's election win. In a series of posts, she shared her feelings about the outcome and criticized Trump and his supporters. Soon after, she faced backlash and calls to be fired from h

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Peace Talks Heat Up: Hezbollah Weighs US-Israeli Ceasefire Plan

Israel and the militant group Hezbollah are in the midst of intense peace negotiations. The US has presented a new ceasefire proposal, which Hezbollah is considering. The proposed deal includes a 60-day pause in fighting and has terms that align with a 2006 UN resolution. The Lebanese army might pla

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Nov 15 2024SPORTS

Mavericks Crumble Against Jazz: A Slippery Defeat

The Dallas Mavericks faced a tough night in Utah, falling to the Jazz 115-113. John Collins shone for the Jazz, scoring 28 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 37 points but made a costly defensive mistake. Without Kyrie Irving due to a shoulder injury, the Mavericks st

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Nov 15 2024BUSINESS

GM's Cost-Cutting Plan: A Closer Look at Recent Layoffs

General Motors (GM) recently let go of around 1, 000 employees as part of its cost-cutting strategy. The job cuts are aimed at reducing operational expenses and rethinking the company's priorities. Some employees were let go due to subpar performance, while others were affected by an internal reorga

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Youngest MP's Haka Dance Halts NZ Parliament; Treaty Bill Protests Erupt

In New Zealand's Parliament, a stunning moment unfolded when Hana-Rawhiti Kareariki Maipi-Clarke, the country's youngest MP, disrupted a vote on the Treaty Principles Bill. Just 22 years old and representing Te Pati Maori, Maipi-Clarke demonstrated her disapproval by tearing up the bill and performi

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Nov 15 2024SCIENCE

A Special Sky Show: The Leonids Meteor Shower This Weekend

This weekend, something exciting is happening in the night sky! The Leonids meteor shower will be extra easy to see, say experts. This isn't just any meteor shower. It's linked to a comet called 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, which is about 3. 6 kilometers wide and takes 33 years to orbit the Sun. Every Novembe

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Gaetz's Nomination: A Senate Showdown?

Republican senators are worried. Matt Gaetz, former Florida congressman, is in line to become the next attorney general under President-elect Trump. But with only 53 GOP seats in the Senate, Gaetz faces a tough road to confirmation. Some Republicans, like Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, a

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Trump's Picks: A Reality Show Cabinet?

In just one week, President Trump's second term has already taken a surprising turn. Late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and Stephen Colbert have been poking fun at Trump's unusual cabinet picks. One pick that raised eyebrows was Robert F Kennedy Jr, a vaccine denier and conspiracy theo

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