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US bombs Iran’s nuclear sites: What led to Trump pulling the trigger – and what happens next?
US bombs Iran’s nuclear sites: What led to Trump pulling the trigger – and what happens next? The US launched a surprise attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz, using “bunker buster” bombs and Tomahawk missiles in the early hours of June 22, 2025. The strike was likely intended to cripple […]
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What’s the right way to mark Juneteenth? The newest US holiday is confusing Americans
What’s the right way to mark Juneteenth? The newest US holiday is confusing Americans Juneteenth, the newest US federal holiday, has become its most puzzling one due to confusion over how to celebrate it and its proper meaning. The holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3, freeing […]
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The hidden bias in college admissions tests: How standardized exams can favor privilege over potential
The hidden bias in college admissions tests: How standardized exams can favor privilege over potential The use of standardized tests in college admissions can favor privilege over potential, particularly for students from low-income backgrounds. Research has found that these tests are not as valid or equitable as some argue, and that they systematically favor those […]
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Team confirms earliest evidence of humans in the Americas
Team confirms earliest evidence of humans in the Americas A new study confirms that humans arrived in the Americas between 23,000 and 21,000 years ago, contradicting previous estimates. The evidence comes from ancient footprints found at White Sands National Park in New Mexico, which were previously dated using seeds and pollen but have now been […]
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Outsourcing cost of ‘impact’ data could mean 13% more bang for every charitable buck
Outsourcing cost of ‘impact’ data could mean 13% more bang for every charitable buck Charitable donors often make gifts without knowing which organizations are delivering the biggest impact, potentially wasting their money. A study found that when donors pay for information about a charity’s impact per dollar, they are more likely to direct their gifts […]
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NASA History News and Notes – Summer 2025
NASA History News and Notes – Summer 2025 NASA’s history is marked by critical decisions that have shaped the agency’s national legacy and promoted confidence in times of crisis. The Shuttle-Centaur program was canceled in 1986 due to increased safety measures following the loss of Challenger, marking a difficult decision for NASA Administrator James Fletcher. […]
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NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies Move Forward
NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies Move Forward NASA is conducting studies to understand how air taxi motion, vibration, and other factors affect ride comfort for passengers. The agency will provide data gathered from these studies to guide industry design and operational practices for future air taxis. A recent study found a relationship between levels […]
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Low-income homeowners hit by disasters may get less help from the government, as Trump administration nixes rules on fairness, community input and resilience
Low-income homeowners hit by disasters may get less help from the government, as Trump administration nixes rules on fairness, community input and resilience The Trump administration has rolled back rules on fairness, community input, and resilience for low-income homeowners affected by disasters, potentially leaving them with less help from the government. The changes include eliminating […]
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Inside the courthouse reshaping the future of the internet
Inside the courthouse reshaping the future of the internet The E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse in Washington, DC, has become a hub for shaping the future of the internet, hosting high-stakes tech cases and lawsuits against President Donald Trump’s administration. Two consequential antitrust lawsuits, FTC v. Meta and US v. Google, were heard by Judges James […]
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Increasing northern wildfires will actually slow climate change
Increasing northern wildfires will actually slow climate change A new study finds that increasing northern wildfires will actually slow global warming by 12% globally and 38% in the Arctic over the next 35 years. The increase in boreal fires, primarily due to climate change, has been underestimated in previous climate models, which have kept fire […]
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Has Europe already lost the AI arms race?
Has Europe already lost the AI arms race? If you provide the actual text, I’d be happy to help you create a TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) summary with 5 bullet points in the format of BulletPointN . Has Europe already lost the AI arms race? Source: Youtube link Q. What is the current state […]
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Harvard Releases a Dataset that Contains a Book Collection of 394 Million Titles
Harvard Releases a Dataset that Contains a Book Collection of 394 Million Titles Harvard University has released a dataset called Institutional Books 1.0, containing over 394 million records of library books. The dataset includes nearly one million books in 254 languages, dating back to the 15th century, with the largest concentration from the 19th century. […]
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A militarily degraded Iran may turn to asymmetrical warfare – raising risk of proxy and cyber attacks
A militarily degraded Iran may turn to asymmetrical warfare – raising risk of proxy and cyber attacks A militarily degraded Iran may turn to asymmetrical warfare, including proxy and cyber attacks, as Israel’s air assault on Iran has compromised its conventional military capabilities. Iran’s “forward deterrence” doctrine, which aims to target adversaries before they reach […]
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At Antarctica’s midwinter, a look back at the frozen continent’s long history of dark behavior
At Antarctica’s midwinter, a look back at the frozen continent’s long history of dark behavior The Antarctic winter season, which begins in March, can be a challenging time for researchers and scientists living on the continent, with reports of disturbing behavior and even madness. Historical accounts suggest that the desolate and isolated environment of Antarctica […]
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SpaceX Starship explodes again, this time on the ground
SpaceX Starship explodes again, this time on the ground SpaceX’s Starship experienced another explosion on Wednesday night at its testing center in Texas, just hours before a planned flight test. The explosion occurred during a static fire test of Ship 36, which was preparing for its 10th flight test using SpaceX’s “V2” design. According to […]
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Southeast Asian nations look to hedge their way out of troubled waters in the South China Sea
Southeast Asian nations look to hedge their way out of troubled waters in the South China Sea Southeast Asian nations, including Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia, are trying to navigate the complex geopolitical situation in the South China Sea, where China’s assertive claims have stirred up trouble. The region is characterized by a lack of […]
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Some bosses thrive on abusing employees
Some bosses thrive on abusing employees New research reveals that some bosses thrive on abusive behavior towards their employees, contradicting previous assumptions that such behavior would always have negative outcomes. A study surveyed 100 supervisors from various industries and found that many admitted to abusing employees to assert control or boost compliance, rather than simply […]
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Smartphones are once again setting the agenda for justice as the Latino community documents ICE actions
Smartphones are once again setting the agenda for justice as the Latino community documents ICE actions Latino organizers are using smartphones to document ICE actions, film family separations, and livestream protests outside detention centers, creating a new tradition of “mobile journalism” that echoes Black media survival strategies from the past. The power of visual evidence […]
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Observers of workplace mistreatment react as strongly as the victims − at times with a surprising amount of victim blaming
Observers of workplace mistreatment react as strongly as the victims − at times with a surprising amount of victim blaming Observing workplace mistreatment can have a significant impact on individuals, even those not directly involved, with strong emotional reactions ranging from empathy to schadenfreude. A meta-analysis of 158 studies involving thousands of participants found that […]
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Nuclear scientists have long been targets in covert ops – Israel has brought that policy out of the shadows
Nuclear scientists have long been targets in covert ops – Israel has brought that policy out of the shadows Nuclear scientists have been targeted in covert operations since the nuclear age began, with at least 14 believed to be killed in Israel’s Operation Rising Lion on June 13, 2025. The attack aimed to disrupt Iran’s […]
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NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Students in New York, Utah
NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Students in New York, Utah NASA astronauts Nichole Ayers and Anne McClain will answer questions from students in two separate events: The first event will take place on June 23 at 11:30 a.m. EDT, where students from P.S. 71 Forest Elementary School in New York will submit their questions. […]
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Most Americans believe misinformation is a problem — federal research cuts will only make the problem worse
Most Americans believe misinformation is a problem — federal research cuts will only make the problem worse Research on misinformation and disinformation has been severely impacted by the Trump administration’s restructuring of federal research priorities, including the cancellation of hundreds of grants that supported this research. The overwhelming majority of Americans (95%) believe misinformation’s misleading […]
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Metro Detroit is growing – but its suburbs are telling a more complicated story
Metro Detroit is growing – but its suburbs are telling a more complicated story Detroit’s population has seen an increase for both 2023 and 2024, marking a symbolic shift after decades of decline. The city’s racial and ethnic makeup continues to diversify, with Black residents making up around 79% of the population, while Hispanic, white, […]
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Iran-Israel ‘threshold war’ has rewritten nuclear escalation rules
Iran-Israel ‘threshold war’ has rewritten nuclear escalation rules The Iran-Israel “threshold war” has rewritten nuclear escalation rules, marking a new and terrifying form of conflict where a nuclear weapons power seeks to use force to prevent an enemy on the verge of nuclearization from making that jump. The conflict has created an inherently unstable escalation […]
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Inside Microsoft’s complicated relationship with OpenAI
Inside Microsoft’s complicated relationship with OpenAI Microsoft’s $13 billion AI investment in OpenAI has led to strained negotiations over the future of their partnership. OpenAI wants more compute power and less reliance on Microsoft, while Microsoft is reportedly pushing for greater exclusivity. OpenAI still needs Microsoft’s approval to convert part of its business to a […]
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Expansion of marriage rights to same-sex couples also expanded access to the psychological benefits that come with tying the knot
Expansion of marriage rights to same-sex couples also expanded access to the psychological benefits that come with tying the knot Marriage rights for same-sex couples have expanded access to psychological benefits, including improved well-being, physical health advantages, and reduced depression. The benefits of marriage are distinct from those experienced by couples in long-term relationships, and […]
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DOJ files to seize $225 million in crypto from scammers
DOJ files to seize $225 million in crypto from scammers The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil complaint to seize $225.3 million in cryptocurrency linked to crypto investment scams. The seizures are part of a larger effort to crack down on “pig butchering” rings, which use fake romantic relationships and other tactics to […]
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DIP RFI Outbrief Session
DIP RFI Outbrief Session NASA’s Digital Information Platform (DIP) sub-project has received responses to its Request for Information (RFI) from the aviation community, and will be hosting an online information session to brief out on the summary of RFI inputs. The DIP RFI Outbrief Session will take place on August 18, 2021, from 10:00 AM […]
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DIP Request for Information (RFI) Information Session
DIP Request for Information (RFI) Information Session NASA’s Digital Information Platform (DIP) sub-project has released a Request for Information (RFI) to gather information on collaboration strategy and community needs. The RFI aims to define the scope of the DIP sub-project, which is part of the Air Traffic Management -eXploration (ATM-X) project. DIP hosted an online […]
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DIP Events
DIP Events Digital Information Platform (DIP) has announced several upcoming events, including a virtual workshop on service quality and cybersecurity. The DIP has also hosted various workshops and information sessions in the past, including “DIP Workshop Series 3: DIP for Consumers” and “DIP Request for Information (RFI) Information Session”. The DIP is part of NASA’s […]
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