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Anxiety over school admissions isn’t limited to college – parents of young children are also feeling pressure, some more acutely than others
Anxiety over school admissions isn’t limited to college – parents of young children are also feeling pressure, some more acutely than others Parents of young children are feeling pressure when it comes to selecting an elementary school for their child, with many experiencing high-stakes anxiety due to the increasing number of school options available. The […]
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America’s teachers are being priced out of their communities − these cities are building subsidized housing to lure them back
America’s teachers are being priced out of their communities − these cities are building subsidized housing to lure them back Many teachers are being priced out of their communities due to stagnant wages and rising housing costs, leading to a widespread teacher shortage. States and cities are developing education workforce housing – affordable housing built […]
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Always watching: How ICE’s plan to monitor social media 24/7 threatens privacy and civic participation
Always watching: How ICE’s plan to monitor social media 24/7 threatens privacy and civic participation ICE is seeking private contractors to launch a 24/7 social media monitoring program, which would involve analyzing public posts on various platforms to identify potential threats or enforcement leads. The program would use AI-powered software to correlate social media data […]
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AI superintelligence isn’t about ‘helping people’
AI superintelligence isn’t about ‘helping people’ A group of over 80,000 faith leaders, creatives, and scientists have signed an open letter urging lawmakers to prohibit the development of AI superintelligence. The letter argues that AI superintelligence should not be developed until it is safe and enjoys broad public support. Proponents of AI superintelligence claim it […]
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2 ways you can conserve the water used to make your food
2 ways you can conserve the water used to make your food Conserve water used to make food by adopting more precise irrigation methods, such as sprinklers and drip systems, which can reduce water waste and improve crop yields. Match crops to local land, water, and climate conditions to reduce stress on scarce resources and […]
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‘Only death can protect us’: How the folk saint La Santa Muerte reflects violence in Mexico
‘Only death can protect us’: How the folk saint La Santa Muerte reflects violence in Mexico La Santa Muerte, a female folk saint, has gained popularity across Mexico and the Americas since her appearance on a street altar in 2001, personifying death and offering protection to those who feel abandoned by government and church institutions. […]
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Wildlife recovery means more than just survival of a species
Wildlife recovery means more than just survival of a species Traditional wildlife conservation policy aims to protect endangered species until they reach a minimum population threshold, but this approach may not be enough to restore ecosystems or cultural connections between humans and animals. The concept of “thrive” in species recovery involves recovering a species’ ecological […]
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The Jew in King Shaka’s court: How a 19th-century castaway shaped a Zulu leader’s legacy
The Jew in King Shaka’s court: How a 19th-century castaway shaped a Zulu leader’s legacy Nathaniel Isaacs, a Jewish apprentice merchant from England, was shipwrecked on the coast of South Africa in 1825 and became a pivotal figure in the period of first contact between the Zulu and Europeans. Isaacs’ memoir, “Travels and Adventures in […]
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Netflix is reportedly looking into a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Netflix is reportedly looking into a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Netflix is reportedly exploring a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming businesses. The company has hired a bank to look into a potential offer and has access to Warner Bros. Discovery’s financial details, including its “data room”. Other companies, including Amazon, Apple, […]
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Hackers threaten to leak ‘woke’ University of Pennsylvania student data
Hackers threaten to leak ‘woke’ University of Pennsylvania student data The University of Pennsylvania was targeted by hackers who sent threatening emails to alumni, claiming to have breached the university’s security practices and stating that they would leak student data. The emails referenced the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Students for Fair […]
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GTA VI developer accused of union busting in mass firings
GTA VI developer accused of union busting in mass firings Rockstar Games, the developer of Grand Theft Auto VI, has fired between 30 to 40 employees who were part of a private trade union Discord chat and either already union members or attempting to organize a union. The firings, which took place across Rockstar offices […]
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OpenAI Aims for an IPO that Can Value the Firm in $1 Trillion
OpenAI Aims for an IPO that Can Value the Firm in $1 Trillion OpenAI is planning to go public through an IPO, aiming to value the company at up to $1 trillion by 2027. The IPO would be one of the largest in history and would allow OpenAI to raise capital more efficiently for future […]
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4 urgent lessons for Jamaica from Puerto Rico’s troubled hurricane recovery – and how the Jamaican diaspora could help after Melissa
4 urgent lessons for Jamaica from Puerto Rico’s troubled hurricane recovery – and how the Jamaican diaspora could help after Melissa Jamaica can learn from Puerto Rico’s experiences in recovering from Hurricane Melissa by prioritizing local organizations and community groups for disaster response and recovery, as they are essential first responders and transition into recovery […]
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‘My gender is like an empty lot’ − the people who reject man, woman and any other gender label
‘My gender is like an empty lot’ − the people who reject man, woman and any other gender label Researchers have found that some individuals, particularly those who identify as asexual, experience “gender detachment,” where they do not feel a strong connection to traditional gender categories. These individuals often report feeling uncomfortable with defining themselves […]
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With more Moon missions on the horizon, avoiding crowding and collisions will be a growing challenge
With more Moon missions on the horizon, avoiding crowding and collisions will be a growing challenge As more missions are planned to orbit the Moon, avoiding crowding and collisions will become increasingly challenging due to the vastness of cislunar space. The number of satellites in lunar orbit could reach 50 within a decade, requiring frequent […]
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Washington state settles controversy over child abuse law that tested the limits of ‘priest-penitent’ privilege
Washington state settles controversy over child abuse law that tested the limits of ‘priest-penitent’ privilege Washington state has settled a controversy over its child abuse law that tested the limits of the “priest-penitent” privilege, which protects clergy from revealing information learned during confidential sacred rites. The law, SB 5375, required clergy to report child sexual […]
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The Glozel affair: A sensational archaeological hoax made science front-page news in 1920s France
The Glozel affair: A sensational archaeological hoax made science front-page news in 1920s France The Glozel affair was a sensational archaeological hoax that made front-page news in France in 1927, sparking controversy over its authenticity. A team of international archaeologists visited the site to assess its legitimacy, but their findings were met with skepticism and […]
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SNAP benefit freeze will leave millions nationwide struggling to pay for food – including 472,711 people in Philadelphia
SNAP benefit freeze will leave millions nationwide struggling to pay for food – including 472,711 people in Philadelphia Starting Nov. 1, 2025, Pennsylvania will stop distributing SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown, affecting over 472,711 people in Philadelphia and 2 million Pennsylvanians nationwide. The suspension of SNAP benefits will leave millions struggling to […]
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Signature size and narcissism − a psychologist explains a long-ago discovery that helped establish the link
Signature size and narcissism − a psychologist explains a long-ago discovery that helped establish the link Signature size has been found to be related to status and self-esteem, as observed by social psychologist Yoan Valat in a study conducted over 50 years ago. Valat’s research involved analyzing signatures of faculty members, students, and blue-collar workers […]
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Rediscovery of African American burial grounds provides long-overdue opportunities for collective healing
Rediscovery of African American burial grounds provides long-overdue opportunities for collective healing The rediscovery of African American burial grounds provides long-overdue opportunities for collective healing and reconciliation. African Americans have been denied access to white burial grounds since the British colonial period, leading to the establishment of segregated burial grounds that were often forgotten or […]
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Nuclear-powered missiles: An aerospace engineer explains how they work – and what Russia’s claimed test means for global strategic stability
Nuclear-powered missiles: An aerospace engineer explains how they work – and what Russia’s claimed test means for global strategic stability Nuclear-powered missiles, like Russia’s Burevestnik, are a type of cruise missile that use fission of nuclear fuel to generate thrust, offering significant advantages over conventional missile systems. The key advantage of nuclear-powered flight is the […]
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New book argues superhuman AI puts humans on path to extinction
New book argues superhuman AI puts humans on path to extinction A new book has been released arguing that superhuman AI poses an existential threat to humanity. The book suggests that the development of superhuman AI could lead to human extinction due to its potential for self-improvement and uncontrollable growth. Experts in the field of […]
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How the Philadelphia Art Museum is reinventing itself for the Instagram age
How the Philadelphia Art Museum is reinventing itself for the Instagram age The Philadelphia Art Museum has rebranded itself as simply “Philadelphia Art Museum” (PhAM) to appeal to a younger and more diverse audience, signaling a transformation in tone, purpose, and reach. The new logo features a bold, circular emblem that is designed to hold […]
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How Hershey’s chocolate survived an attack from Mars − and adopted a business strategy alien to its founder
How Hershey’s chocolate survived an attack from Mars − and adopted a business strategy alien to its founder Hershey’s chocolate survived an attack from Mars by adopting a business strategy alien to its founder Milton Hershey. The company responded to Mars’ aggressive marketing tactics by modernizing its operations and introducing new products. Milton Hershey’s paternalistic […]
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How can America get rid of its last coal power plants?
How can America get rid of its last coal power plants? A new study offers data-driven strategies for shuttering America’s remaining coal plants, which currently have no retirement plans and pose a threat to national climate goals. The study developed a framework combining graph theory and topological data analysis to classify the US coal fleet […]
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Future of nation’s energy grid hurt by Trump’s funding cuts
Future of nation’s energy grid hurt by Trump’s funding cuts The Trump administration’s cancellation and freezing of clean energy funding has also hurt essential work to improve the nation’s power grid, leaving Americans vulnerable to more frequent and longer-lasting power outages. The Department of Energy has defended the cancellations, citing that the projects did not […]
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Fed lowers interest rates as it struggles to assess state of US economy without key government data
Fed lowers interest rates as it struggles to assess state of US economy without key government data The Federal Reserve (Fed) lowered interest rates by a quarter point at its latest monetary policy meeting due to the ongoing federal shutdown, which has limited access to key economic data. The Fed is struggling to assess the […]
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Despite naysayers and rising costs, data shows that college still pays off for students – and society overall
Despite naysayers and rising costs, data shows that college still pays off for students – and society overall Despite rising costs and negative perceptions, data shows that college still pays off for students and society overall. College graduates earn more immediately after graduation and later on in their careers than high school graduates. The shift […]
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An Indigenous approach shows how changing the clocks for daylight saving time runs counter to human nature – and nature itself
An Indigenous approach shows how changing the clocks for daylight saving time runs counter to human nature – and nature itself Daylight saving time (DST) is often debated as to its necessity, but an Indigenous approach highlights how it runs counter to human nature and nature itself. The traditional Western view of DST assumes humans […]
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You’ve just stolen a priceless artifact – what happens next?
You’ve just stolen a priceless artifact – what happens next? The recent heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, where eight priceless pieces of jewelry were stolen, raises questions about how the thieves can capitalize on their haul. The recovery rate for stolen artworks is low, with most works never being found. In fact, only […]
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