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Where next for Khamenei? After war, Iran’s supreme leader is faced with difficult choices
Where next for Khamenei? After war, Iran’s supreme leader is faced with difficult choices Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei faces difficult choices after the recent war with Israel, including how to respond to international pressure and criticism of his handling of the conflict. Khamenei must weigh the need for reform against the loyalty of […]
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NCAA will pay its current and former athletes in an agreement that will transform college sports
NCAA will pay its current and former athletes in an agreement that will transform college sports The NCAA has agreed to pay $2.8 billion in back pay to former and current college athletes as part of a settlement, allowing schools to directly pay athletes for the first time. The settlement includes changes such as universities […]
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Instagram isn’t just for square photos anymore
Instagram isn’t just for square photos anymore Instagram now supports photos with a 3:4 aspect ratio, allowing them to appear exactly as shot without cropping. The change follows Instagram’s previous move to feature rectangles instead of squares in profile grids, which was made in January. Most phone cameras default to the 3:4 aspect ratio, making […]
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The one-size-fits-all diversity training model is broken – here’s a better alternative
The one-size-fits-all diversity training model is broken – here’s a better alternative Diversity training can be more effective when it’s personalized, according to new research that developed an algorithm to identify participants’ “personas” or psychological profiles during training. The one-size-fits-all approach to diversity training is broken, and researchers have identified two personas with empirical backing: […]
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Despite Supreme Court setback, children’s lawsuits against climate change continue
Despite Supreme Court setback, children’s lawsuits against climate change continue Despite a setback at the US Supreme Court in March 2025, children’s lawsuits against climate change continue to gain momentum. The public trust doctrine, an ancient legal principle, has become a key strategy for American children seeking to reduce the effects of climate change. The […]
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Duolingo will replace contract workers with AI
Duolingo will replace contract workers with AI Duolingo will transition to an “AI-first” approach, gradually phasing out contract workers for tasks that can be handled by AI. The company aims to rethink its work processes and make significant changes to how it works with contractors, hiring, and performance reviews, all guided by the use of […]
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Japanese women have long sacrificed their surnames in marriage − politics and demographics might change that
Japanese women have long sacrificed their surnames in marriage − politics and demographics might change that Japan’s traditional practice of women giving up their surnames upon marriage may be changing, with a record number of female candidates standing in the 2024 election and increasing support for allowing dual surnames. The current law requires all married […]
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Digital photo frame company Nixplay cut its free cloud storage to almost nothing
Digital photo frame company Nixplay cut its free cloud storage to almost nothing Nixplay, a digital photo frame company, has significantly reduced its free cloud storage from unlimited to just 500MB. The change affects existing customers who had previously enjoyed higher storage limits and the ability to sync their Google Photos albums for free. Customers […]
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Discord co-founder and CEO Jason Citron is stepping down
Discord co-founder and CEO Jason Citron is stepping down Discord co-founder and CEO Jason Citron is stepping down from his position, effective April 28th. Humam Sakhnini, former Activision Blizzard and King executive, will take over as the new CEO of Discord. Citron will remain on the board of directors and serve as an advisor to […]
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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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