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Trump administration is on track to cut 1 in 3 EPA staffers by the end of 2025, slashing agency’s ability to keep pollution out of air and water
Trump administration is on track to cut 1 in 3 EPA staffers by the end of 2025, slashing agency’s ability to keep pollution out of air and water The Trump administration is on track to cut approximately 33% of EPA staff by the end of 2025, reducing the agency’s ability to address pollution and environmental […]
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Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, pushed it away from ‘Mormon’ – a word that has courted controversy for 200 years
Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, pushed it away from ‘Mormon’ – a word that has courted controversy for 200 years Russell M. Nelson, the former president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, pushed for a rebranding effort to distance the church from the term […]
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NASA, International Partners Deepen Commitment to Artemis Accords
NASA, International Partners Deepen Commitment to Artemis Accords NASA, along with international partners, convened to further implement the Artemis Accords, practical principles guiding responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The meeting, held during the 76th International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, marked a five-year anniversary of the accords, which now have 56 country signatories […]
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NASA, Blue Origin Invite Media to Attend Mars Mission Launch
NASA, Blue Origin Invite Media to Attend Mars Mission Launch NASA and Blue Origin are inviting media to attend the launch of the ESCAPADE mission, which will study Mars’ interaction with solar wind. The twin ESCAPADE spacecraft will provide insight into how solar activity drives atmospheric escape on Mars, and will be launched on NASA’s […]
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NASA signs US-Australia Agreement on Aeronautics, Space Cooperation
NASA signs US-Australia Agreement on Aeronautics, Space Cooperation NASA has signed an agreement with Australia to strengthen collaboration in aeronautics and space exploration between the two nations, building on over half a century of cooperation. The “Framework Agreement” recognizes mutually beneficial cooperation in areas such as space exploration, space science, Earth science, aeronautics research, and […]
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Many book bans could be judging titles mainly by their covers
Many book bans could be judging titles mainly by their covers Over the past decade, there have been nearly 16,000 book bans in US public schools and libraries since 2021, a number not seen since the 1950s under McCarthyism. The majority of books targeted for bans are those that depict diversity, including racial, gender, and […]
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How Dorothea Tanning’s ‘Birthday’ painting challenged male-dominated surrealism
How Dorothea Tanning’s ‘Birthday’ painting challenged male-dominated surrealism Dorothea Tanning’s “Birthday” painting (1942) marked her arrival into the surrealist movement, challenging male-dominated art and literature. The painting features a dreamlike scene with an endless series of doorways, which can be interpreted as representing infinite ways out or domestic entrapment, leaving room for multiple interpretations. “Birthday” […]
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Flood-prone Houston faces hard choices for handling too much water
Flood-prone Houston faces hard choices for handling too much water Houston faces a hard choice between three competing options to contain flooding: a $30 billion system of eight tunnels proposed by the Harris County Flood Control District, a two-tunnel proposal from Elon Musk’s Boring Company, and a hybrid option combining elements of both. The engineering […]
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Daniel Ek stepping down changes nothing for Spotify
Daniel Ek stepping down changes nothing for Spotify Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has announced his stepping down as CEO, following criticism from artists over his funding of German defense company Helsing through his investment firm Prima Materia. The controversy surrounding Ek’s extracurricular activities has been ongoing for months, with many artists expressing their discontent over […]
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A staircase in a small, decorative arts museum tells a harrowing story of terror, abuse and enslavement
A staircase in a small, decorative arts museum tells a harrowing story of terror, abuse and enslavement A staircase in the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, holds a harrowing story of terror, abuse, and enslavement inflicted by Harriet Jacobs’ enslaver, James Norcom Sr. The staircase was originally taken from Norcom’s […]
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A billion-dollar drug was found in Easter Island soil – what scientists and companies owe the Indigenous people they studied
A billion-dollar drug was found in Easter Island soil – what scientists and companies owe the Indigenous people they studied Rapamycin, a billion-dollar drug discovered on Easter Island in 1964, has a complex legacy that leaves out the Indigenous people who contributed to its discovery. The Rapa Nui people were studied as part of the […]
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Arab American students and parents see US schools very differently − political tensions are widening the gap
Arab American students and parents see US schools very differently − political tensions are widening the gap A growing generational divide exists between Arab American students and their parents, with 64% of students saying their parents don’t fully understand the U.S. school system. The gap reflects intergenerational cultural dissonance, where immigrant parents and children adapt […]
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Wildfire smoke could lead to tens of thousands of deaths by 2050
Wildfire smoke could lead to tens of thousands of deaths by 2050 Wildfire smoke exposure could lead to tens of thousands of excess deaths in the US by 2050, according to a new study. The study projects that average exposures across the US population will increase two-to-three-fold in 2050 relative to 2011-2020 due to climate […]
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Why aren’t companies speeding up investment? A new theory offers an answer to an economic paradox
Why aren’t companies speeding up investment? A new theory offers an answer to an economic paradox A new theory suggests that companies aren’t speeding up investment despite record stock markets and endless tech innovation because they’re holding back due to excess capacity. The traditional measure of a company’s incentive to invest, Tobin’s Q, has gone […]
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When this EV maker collapsed, its customers became the car company
When this EV maker collapsed, its customers became the car company Fisker Ocean buyers, including Cristian Fleming, were left stranded after the company collapsed into bankruptcy in June 2024. The collapse was due to Fisker’s inability to deliver on its promises, with only 11,000 vehicles shipped before the company went under. Early adopters faced numerous […]
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Trump isn’t cutting Pell Grants, after all − but other changes could complicate financial aid for some students
Trump isn’t cutting Pell Grants, after all − but other changes could complicate financial aid for some students Pell Grants will not be cut, but other changes to federal financial aid may complicate it for some students. The Trump administration has taken a different approach to addressing rising college costs and student debt, aiming to […]
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Title IX’s effectiveness in addressing campus sexual assault is at risk − a law professor explains why
Title IX’s effectiveness in addressing campus sexual assault is at risk − a law professor explains why Title IX’s effectiveness in addressing campus sexual assault is at risk due to the Biden administration’s efforts to widen protections, which were blocked by a federal court and are now being dismantled. The Department of Education’s Office for […]
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Tibetan Buddhist nuns are getting advanced degrees − and the Dalai Lama played a major role in that shift
Tibetan Buddhist nuns are getting advanced degrees − and the Dalai Lama played a major role in that shift Tibetan Buddhist nuns are now receiving advanced degrees, including the “geshema” degree, which was previously only available to men. The Dalai Lama played a crucial role in promoting women’s education and empowerment within Tibetan Buddhism, encouraging […]
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Personal scandals sink CEOs faster than financial fraud, research shows
Personal scandals sink CEOs faster than financial fraud, research shows A recent study found that personal scandals sink CEOs faster than financial fraud, with 5 times as many CEOs exiting due to personal scandals. Ceos who engage in personal misconduct, such as infidelity or substance abuse, are more likely to be terminated than those who […]
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NASA will say goodbye to the International Space Station in 2030 − and welcome in the age of commercial space stations
NASA will say goodbye to the International Space Station in 2030 − and welcome in the age of commercial space stations NASA will officially retire the International Space Station (ISS) in 2030, marking the end of a 24-year continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit. The ISS has been a groundbreaking achievement in space cooperation among […]
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NASA Awards Custodial, Landscaping Services Contract
NASA Awards Custodial, Landscaping Services Contract NASA has awarded a contract to Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc. for custodial, landscaping services at the Goddard Space Flight Center. The contract value is approximately $36 million and includes one 12-month base period and up to four 12-month options. The basic period of performance begins on October 1, […]
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Moving back in with parents may be bad for your wallet
Moving back in with parents may be bad for your wallet A new study by Sewin Chan found that boomerang moves (moving back in with parents) can be economically problematic for young adults in their mid- to late-20s. The study, which analyzed data from the Census Bureau survey of 3.5 million US households, revealed that […]
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Martin Shkreli can be sued for copying Wu-Tang’s one-of-a-kind record
Martin Shkreli can be sued for copying Wu-Tang’s one-of-a-kind record Martin Shkreli can be sued for allegedly copying Wu-Tang’s exclusive album “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin” and diminishing its value. A US District Judge has allowed a lawsuit alleging “misappropriation of trade secrets” to continue, despite dismissing some claims by the album’s current owners, […]
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Leaders turn their attention to AI at the United Nations General Assembly
Leaders turn their attention to AI at the United Nations General Assembly The United Nations General Assembly has started discussing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a global issue. Leaders from around the world are attending the assembly to discuss the benefits and challenges of AI. The discussion aims to address concerns about job displacement, bias in […]
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How a devastating grape pest is reshaping vineyards across Colorado’s Western Slope
How a devastating grape pest is reshaping vineyards across Colorado’s Western Slope Colorado’s $3.9 billion wine industry is under threat from grape phylloxera, a devastating aphid-like insect that attacks grapevines and causes severe damage to roots. The infestation was first discovered in 2016 in Mesa County, Colorado, and has since spread to over 350 vineyard […]
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Detroit’s Gordie Howe bridge is poised to open as truck traffic between US-Canada slows – low-income residents are deciding whether to stay or go
Detroit’s Gordie Howe bridge is poised to open as truck traffic between US-Canada slows – low-income residents are deciding whether to stay or go The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit and Windsor, is expected to open later than initially planned, with its completion now likely to be delayed into 2026. The bridge’s construction has […]
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Can Google be trusted without a break up?
Can Google be trusted without a break up? Google’s trustworthiness is being questioned by Judge Leonie Brinkema during a trial over allegations of ad tech misconduct. The DOJ argues that Google has not acted in good faith, citing examples of employees allegedly using chat messages to avoid leaving certain practices. Brinkema’s question about whether she […]
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Banks retreat from climate change commitments – but it’s business more than politics
Banks retreat from climate change commitments – but it’s business more than politics Banks that joined net-zero alliances to combat climate change have largely retreated from their commitments due to business interests over politics, with fossil fuels continuing to be profitable and loans to oil and gas companies surging. The collapse of these alliances was […]
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A Great Lakes oil pipeline faces 3 controversies with no speedy resolutions
A Great Lakes oil pipeline faces 3 controversies with no speedy resolutions The Great Lakes oil pipeline, Line 5, faces three controversies with no speedy resolutions, including concerns over its safety, environmental impact, and Indigenous rights. The pipeline, operated by Enbridge, carries petroleum products from western Canada to refineries in eastern Canada and traverses the […]
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A Bari Weiss-led CBS News would likely look different, but how the public feels about it might not change
A Bari Weiss-led CBS News would likely look different, but how the public feels about it might not change Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief of The Free Press, is reportedly being considered for the top job at CBS News, but it’s unclear whether her appointment would change how the public feels about the network. The public’s perception […]
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