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Exposure to perceptible temperature rise increases concern about climate change, higher education adds to understanding
Exposure to perceptible temperature rise increases concern about climate change, higher education adds to understanding Higher education can increase concern about climate change by training students to carefully consider evidence, but its effect varies depending on the region and individual experiences. The study found that in southern states, higher education levels did not significantly impact […]
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Endowments aren’t blank checks – but universities can rely on them more heavily in turbulent times
Endowments aren’t blank checks – but universities can rely on them more heavily in turbulent times Harvard University is facing pressure from the Trump administration to change its policies or lose out on billions of dollars in federal funding, specifically over allegations of violating students’ civil rights. The university’s endowment, valued at over $53 billion, […]
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Controlled burns reduce wildfire risk, but they require trained staff and funding − this could be a rough year
Controlled burns reduce wildfire risk, but they require trained staff and funding − this could be a rough year Wildfires are becoming more frequent, larger, and catastrophic in the western United States due to climate change, human activity, and vegetation buildup. The U.S. Forest Service has issued a 10-year strategy to scale up controlled burns […]
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Pete Hegseth reportedly spilled Yemen attack details in another Signal chat
Pete Hegseth reportedly spilled Yemen attack details in another Signal chat Pete Hegseth, US Defense Secretary, reportedly shared sensitive details about the March 15th Yemen military strikes in another Signal chat with non-government officials. The chat included his wife and around a dozen others he knew personally and professionally, and was created by Hegseth himself […]
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NASA Astronaut Don Pettit, Crewmates Complete Space Station Expedition
NASA Astronaut Don Pettit, Crewmates Complete Space Station Expedition NASA astronaut Don Pettit and his crewmates Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner have completed a seven-month science mission aboard the International Space Station, logging 220 days in space. The trio returned to Earth on April 19, 2025, after conducting research on various topics including metal 3D […]
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The creator of Papers, Please wants developers to make weirder, more personal games
The creator of Papers, Please wants developers to make weirder, more personal games Papers, Please creator Lucas Pope received the Pioneer Award at the Game Developers Choice Awards, recognizing his contributions to the industry. In his acceptance speech, Pope expressed a desire for developers to create “unique, off-beat, experimental, creative, and personal games” that showcase […]
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Surge pricing, the scourge of ridehailing, is evolving for the robotaxi era
Surge pricing, the scourge of ridehailing, is evolving for the robotaxi era Surge pricing, a common frustration for ridehailing users, is evolving to accommodate robotaxi era. The use of surge pricing by companies like Waymo and Cruise, which offer driverless vehicle services, raises questions about its purpose. Surge pricing was initially intended to attract more […]
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The government doesn’t understand Meta
The government doesn’t understand Meta The government’s legal attack on Meta is not effectively addressing the company’s power. Mark Zuckerberg testified in court defending Meta against being broken up by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC has misunderstood how social media works, particularly when it comes to defining the market and identifying competitors. The […]
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Cops can’t do cell tower mass surveillance ‘dumps,’ court rules
Cops can’t do cell tower mass surveillance ‘dumps,’ court rules Court rules that obtaining swaths of cellular records through “tower dumps” is unconstitutional due to privacy concerns. The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures, which includes searching through cell tower records. A federal judge in Nevada denied a motion to suppress using these records […]
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Judge pauses mass firing of consumer protection workers
Judge pauses mass firing of consumer protection workers A US judge has paused the mass firing of nearly 1,500 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) employees, citing concerns that the Trump administration violated a court order to avoid mass layoffs. The CFPB had announced plans to eliminate 1,483 employees, drastically reducing headcount in several departments, including […]
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NASA to Cover US Spacewalk 93, Hold Preview News Conference
NASA to Cover US Spacewalk 93, Hold Preview News Conference NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers will conduct U.S. spacewalk 93 on May 1 to upgrade the International Space Station’s power storage capacity. The spacewalk, scheduled for about six and a half hours, will involve relocating a communications antennae and installing a mounting bracket […]
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NASA Calibrates Second Shock-Sensing Probe for X-59 Testing
NASA Calibrates Second Shock-Sensing Probe for X-59 Testing NASA has calibrated its second shock-sensing probe for testing the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, which will help researchers understand how shock waves behave near the aircraft. The new probe is mounted on an F-15D research aircraft and will capture data on shock waves generated by the X-59 […]
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A Fond Farewell: NASA’s C-130 Begins New Mission in California
A Fond Farewell: NASA’s C-130 Begins New Mission in California NASA’s C-130 Hercules aircraft has departed from its decade-long home at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, marking the end of an era for the aircraft. The aircraft, now under the ownership of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), will begin […]
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Covid․gov now points to a ‘lab leak’ conspiracy website
Covid․gov now points to a ‘lab leak’ conspiracy website Covid.gov, the official government website for COVID-19 information, has been redirected to a webpage promoting the lab leak conspiracy theory. The new webpage, which was not present on covid.gov until recently, claims that the virus originated from a Chinese lab due to “inadequate biosafety levels” and […]
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Covid.gov now points to a ‘lab leak’ conspiracy website
Covid.gov now points to a ‘lab leak’ conspiracy website Covid.gov, a government website providing COVID-19 information, has been redirected to a webpage promoting the lab leak conspiracy theory. The new webpage, which also redirects from Covidtests.gov, claims that the virus originated from a Chinese lab due to “inadequate biosafety levels” and pushes other conspiracy theories. […]
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Lawsuits seeking to address climate change have promise but face uncertain future
Lawsuits seeking to address climate change have promise but face uncertain future Lawsuits seeking to address climate change have shown promise but face an uncertain future, with some cases being allowed to continue while others have been dismissed or ruled on by the U.S. Supreme Court. The fossil fuel industry has known about the dangers […]
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly the ‘frontrunner’ for Trump’s missile shield contract
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly the ‘frontrunner’ for Trump’s missile shield contract SpaceX is reportedly the frontrunner to build President Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense system, a project aimed at creating an Iron Dome-like system for the US. The proposed system would involve launching 400-1,000 satellites to sense and track missiles, with a separate fleet […]
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As views on spanking shift worldwide, most US adults support it, and 19 states allow physical punishment in schools
As views on spanking shift worldwide, most US adults support it, and 19 states allow physical punishment in schools Most US adults support spanking, with 56% strongly agreeing that it’s sometimes necessary to discipline a child with a good, hard spanking. 19 states in the US allow physical punishment in schools, and over 100,000 students […]
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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin flop is bigger than Katy Perry
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin flop is bigger than Katy Perry Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space tourism trip, which aimed to promote “performative femiladyism,” has flopped and received a significant amount of backlash. The trip, which included pop star Katy Perry and other women, was criticized for its lack of substance and perceived insincerity, with many […]
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The Trump tariff auto sales rush is on
The Trump tariff auto sales rush is on The US auto industry is experiencing a “tariff auto sales rush” as car buyers rush to lock in deals before potential price hikes due to the ongoing trade tensions. The Trump administration’s imposition of tariffs on vehicles assembled outside the US has created uncertainty and disrupted global […]
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Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin flop is bigger than Katy Perry
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin flop is bigger than Katy Perry Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin space tourism trip, which aimed to promote “performative femiladyism,” has faced significant backlash after flopping. The trip, which included pop star Katy Perry and other women, featured “space suits” that required Spanx underneath due to their tight cut. Many have mocked […]
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Number of Americans who never want kids doubled in 20 years
Number of Americans who never want kids doubled in 20 years A new study by Michigan State University found that the percentage of non-parents in the US who never want children has doubled over the past 20 years, from 14% in 2002 to 29% in 2023. The study also found that the percentage of non-parents […]
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Netflix revenue rises to $10.5 billion following price hike
Netflix revenue rises to $10.5 billion following price hike Netflix’s revenue has increased by 13% to $10.5 billion in the first quarter following a price hike, surpassing the same period last year. The company’s net income also grew to $2.9 billion, with expectations of further growth in membership and advertising revenue in the coming months. […]
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NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Colorado Students
NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Colorado Students NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers will answer questions from Colorado students on April 21 via a space-to-Earth call, hosted by Woodland Park High School. The event is open to students from both high school and middle school levels, aiming to inspire young minds and show that big dreams […]
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NASA Announces First Mentor-ProtxE9gxE9 Agreement Under Enhanced Program
NASA Announces First Mentor-ProtxE9gxE9 Agreement Under Enhanced Program NASA has announced its first Mentor-Protégé Agreement under its enhanced program, partnering with L3Harris Technologies and Parametric Machining, Inc. to foster innovation and strengthen its supply chain. The agreement aims to advance NASA’s mission by providing technical and business development assistance to small businesses, enhancing their capabilities […]
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Judge blocks Ohio’s online parental consent law
Judge blocks Ohio’s online parental consent law US District Court Judge Algenon Marbley has struck down Ohio’s Social Media Parental Notification Act, ruling that it violates the First Amendment. The law, which required children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media platforms, was set to take effect on January 15th, 2024. A […]
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International students infuse tens of millions of dollars into local economies across the US. What happens if they stay home?
International students infuse tens of millions of dollars into local economies across the US. What happens if they stay home? International students bring significant economic benefits to local communities across the US, with a total impact estimated at $44 billion annually. The average international student brings in around $29,000 per year, which translates into American […]
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Higher Ed Institutions Rely Less on OPMs While Increasingly Hiring Fee-For-Service Models
Higher Ed Institutions Rely Less on OPMs While Increasingly Hiring Fee-For-Service Models Higher education institutions have reduced their reliance on external online program management (OPM) companies, with only 81 new partnerships launched in 2024, a 42% drop from previous years. The shift away from OPMs is driven by institutions increasingly adopting fee-for-service models, which offer […]
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Ethical leadership can boost well-being and performance in remote work environments
Ethical leadership can boost well-being and performance in remote work environments Research conducted by a team with over 60 years of combined leadership experience found that ethical leadership can boost well-being and performance in remote work environments, even when employees are not face-to-face with their managers. The studies showed that salespeople who perceive their leaders […]
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CFPB workers are receiving mass layoff notices
CFPB workers are receiving mass layoff notices The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is sending out mass layoff notices to around 1,500 employees, despite a court order blocking further layoffs. The layoffs appear to be in defiance of the court order, which was partially stayed by an appeals court last month but still prohibits mass […]
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