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Why universities are hiring more chief marketing officers – even as budgets shrink
Why universities are hiring more chief marketing officers – even as budgets shrink More universities are hiring Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) to oversee branding, enrollment campaigns, and public communications, despite budget constraints. The study found that having a CMO is linked to a significant boost in student enrollment, with an average increase of 1.6% more […]
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Where America’s CO emissions come from – what you need to know, in charts
Where America’s CO emissions come from – what you need to know, in charts The US emitted 5,053 million metric tons of CO2 into the atmosphere in 2022, with fossil fuel combustion being the largest source of emissions (93% of total emissions). Transportation accounts for 35% of CO2 emissions, followed by electricity generation (30%), and […]
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US has slashed global vaccine funding – if philanthropy fills the gap, there could be some trade-offs
US has slashed global vaccine funding – if philanthropy fills the gap, there could be some trade-offs The US government has slashed global vaccine funding, cutting off $3 billion in annual support to Gavi, a global initiative that helps millions of children in low-income and medium-income countries get vaccinated against preventable diseases. Gavi’s reliance on […]
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The paradox of pluralism: How college shapes students’ views of other religions
The paradox of pluralism: How college shapes students’ views of other religions Students at elite universities tend to express strong support for religious pluralism on surveys, but their attitudes don’t deepen during college. Contrary to expectations, students at less selective colleges develop stronger attitudes about religious pluralism and participate in more interfaith activities by the […]
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The new NextGen Acela trains promise faster travel and more seats – but arrive as US rail faces an uncertain future
The new NextGen Acela trains promise faster travel and more seats – but arrive as US rail faces an uncertain future The new NextGen Acela trains are set to start running on the Northeast Corridor soon, promising faster travel and more seats, but arrive at a time when US rail faces an uncertain future. The […]
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The dark history of forced starvation as a weapon of war against Indigenous peoples
The dark history of forced starvation as a weapon of war against Indigenous peoples Forced starvation as a weapon of war against Indigenous peoples has a dark history that dates back to colonialism, with countries like the US and Canada using it to conquer and acquire land. The use of starvation as a tool of […]
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Schools are looking for chaplains, but the understanding of who – and what – chaplains are varies widely
Schools are looking for chaplains, but the understanding of who – and what – chaplains are varies widely Chaplains are being considered for public schools across the US, but there’s a lack of understanding about who they are and what services they provide. A recent poll found that 58% of Americans support chaplains in public […]
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San Francisco and other cities, following a Supreme Court ruling, are arresting more homeless people for living on the streets
San Francisco and other cities, following a Supreme Court ruling, are arresting more homeless people for living on the streets The Supreme Court’s June 2024 ruling (Grants Pass v. Johnson) allows cities to issue citations or arrest homeless people for sleeping or living in public spaces, even when there are no available shelter beds. Since […]
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RFK Jr.’s plans to overhaul ‘vaccine court’ system would face legal and scientific challenges
RFK Jr.’s plans to overhaul ‘vaccine court’ system would face legal and scientific challenges Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s plans to overhaul the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (Vaccine Court) face significant legal and scientific challenges. The program, established in 1986, provides a way for individuals who suspect they’ve been harmed by a vaccine to receive compensation, […]
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NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Students in Minnesota
NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Students in Minnesota NASA astronauts Michael Fincke and Zena Cardman will participate in a live Q&A session with students from Minnesota on August 20, answering prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) questions. The event, hosted by the PACER center, aims to inspire teens with disabilities to consider opportunities […]
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Moose have lived in Colorado for centuries – unpacking the evidence from history, archaeology and oral traditions
Moose have lived in Colorado for centuries – unpacking the evidence from history, archaeology and oral traditions Moose have been living in Colorado for centuries, contrary to previous assumptions that they were only occasional visitors. A recent study found that moose and elk are altering valley ecosystems by reducing willow plants, which deprives beavers of […]
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Mindfulness is gaining traction in American schools – but it isn’t clear what students are learning
Mindfulness is gaining traction in American schools – but it isn’t clear what students are learning Over 1 million children in the US have been exposed to mindfulness in schools, mostly at the elementary level, but there is a lack of consistency in what students are learning and how it’s taught. The definition of mindfulness […]
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Louisiana sues Roblox for creating an environment where ‘child predators thrive’
Louisiana sues Roblox for creating an environment where ‘child predators thrive’ Louisiana has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, alleging that the company has failed to protect children from child predators on its platform. The state claims that Roblox’s “deliberate failure to implement effective safety measures” has led to the widespread sexual exploitation of minors and […]
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Inside the search for sustainable aviation fuels, which are on the federal chopping block
Inside the search for sustainable aviation fuels, which are on the federal chopping block Reduced funding for sustainable aviation fuels: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in July 2025 significantly reduces federal funding for efforts to create renewable or sustainable types of fuel that can power aircraft over long distances. Sustainable aviation fuels: These […]
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Inside an urban heat island, one street can be much hotter than its neighbor – new tech makes it easier to target cooling projects
Inside an urban heat island, one street can be much hotter than its neighbor – new tech makes it easier to target cooling projects Urban heat islands are areas within cities where temperatures are significantly higher than surrounding neighborhoods due to pavement, buildings, and lack of green spaces. New technologies are being used to identify […]
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Grand Canyon’s Dragon Bravo megafire shows the growing wildfire threat to water systems
Grand Canyon’s Dragon Bravo megafire shows the growing wildfire threat to water systems Wildfires like the Dragon Bravo Fire are increasingly affecting water supplies across the US, creating a compounding crisis that experts are only beginning to address. The damage caused by wildfires on water infrastructure can be devastating, as seen in incidents such as […]
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Glacial lake flood hits Juneau, Alaska, reflecting a growing global risk as mountain glaciers melt
Glacial lake flood hits Juneau, Alaska, reflecting a growing global risk as mountain glaciers melt Glacial lake floods are becoming a growing problem in communities around the world as mountain glaciers melt due to global warming, posing potentially lethal risks to people living downstream. The Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska experienced record levels of water surges […]
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Crowdfunded companies are ‘ghosting’ their investors – and getting away with it
Crowdfunded companies are ‘ghosting’ their investors – and getting away with it Crowdfunded companies are “ghosting” their investors by ignoring annual reports and failing to provide updates on how they’re using investor funds, leaving investors in the dark. The practice of ghosting investors is not just a personal issue, but also undermines the entire crowdfunding […]
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Climate models reveal how human activity may be locking the Southwest into permanent drought
Climate models reveal how human activity may be locking the Southwest into permanent drought Climate models suggest that human activity may be locking the Southwest into permanent drought due to its influence on the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), a climate pattern that swings between wet and dry phases every few decades. The PDO has been […]
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A brazen attack on air safety is underway — here’s what’s at stake
A brazen attack on air safety is underway — here’s what’s at stake The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a public hearing to investigate a mid-air collision over Washington, DC that killed 67 people. The investigation revealed that existing safety rules could have prevented the disaster, but regulators have become hesitant to enforce these […]
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AI is already hurting the UK job market
AI is already hurting the UK job market UK businesses are reducing hiring for jobs that may be impacted by AI. The study suggests that AI is exacerbating a slowdown in the UK’s labor market. The rollout of artificial intelligence is causing concern among employers about job security and future employment opportunities. Jobs that are […]
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Afghans in US face uncertainty after the cancellation of their humanitarian relief
Afghans in US face uncertainty after the cancellation of their humanitarian relief Afghanans living in the US face uncertainty after a federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can end their humanitarian relief program, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which provided work permits and protection from deportation. The TPS program was initially granted to Afghans […]
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4 laws that could stymie the Trump EPA’s plan to rescind the endangerment finding, central to US climate policies
4 laws that could stymie the Trump EPA’s plan to rescind the endangerment finding, central to US climate policies The Trump administration’s plan to rescind the endangerment finding, central to US climate policies, may be stymied by several federal laws. The Energy Department’s report on which the EPA plans to base its decision is based […]
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How big trucks and SUVs gobbled up the entire auto industry
How big trucks and SUVs gobbled up the entire auto industry The auto industry has shifted significantly over time, with small cars being replaced by larger SUVs. In the author’s childhood, small trucks like Ford Rangers and Toyota Hilux were rare, but not unheard of. The rise of SUVs led to a decline in demand […]
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Why Donald Trump’s environmental data purge is so much worse this time
Why Donald Trump’s environmental data purge is so much worse this time President Donald Trump’s administration has destroyed 70% more federal website changes during his first 100 days in office in 2025 compared to the start of his first term in 2017. The destruction of online environmental resources is worse this time around, with broader […]
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What’s a smut peddler to do these days?
What’s a smut peddler to do these days? The sale of over 20,000 pages of adult content on itch.io has left creators feeling betrayed, exhausted, and fearful for their livelihoods. The number of platforms that permit the sale of adult material is shrinking, leaving creators uncertain about their future. Many smut comic artists and communities […]
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Mission Returns, Splashes Down Off California
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Mission Returns, Splashes Down Off California NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Mission Returns to Earth The mission, which launched on March 14, 2025, successfully completed its 10th commercial crew rotation mission to the International Space Station. The crew of four astronauts – Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers, Takuya Onishi, and Kirill Peskov – splashed down […]
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NASA Invites Media to View Heliophysics, NOAA Space Weather Missions
NASA Invites Media to View Heliophysics, NOAA Space Weather Missions NASA invites media to view three upcoming space missions: IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe), Carruthers Geocorona Observatory, and NOAA’s Space Weather Follow On–Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) observatory. The missions will launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space […]
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Gov. Newsom introduces new initiative to help California’s workforce stay on cutting edge of AI
Gov. Newsom introduces new initiative to help California’s workforce stay on cutting edge of AI Gov. Gavin Newsom has introduced an initiative to help California’s workforce stay ahead of the curve in artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to support California students and workers in developing skills relevant to emerging AI technologies. The program will provide […]
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AI boom, entry-level bust: Why college grads are struggling to land jobs
AI boom, entry-level bust: Why college grads are struggling to land jobs Recent college graduates are struggling to land entry-level jobs in competitive fields like tech and finance. The AI boom has led to an oversupply of qualified candidates, making it harder for new graduates to stand out. Even with strong résumés and top internships, […]
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