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EPA says soot rule will save thousands of lives, but cost businesses millions
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking action to cut down on the dangers posed by soot inhalation, which can lead to health issues such as asthma, heart attacks, strokes, and more. In an effort to prevent these potential medical complications, the agency has announced stricter guidelines for allowable levels of soot in the air,…
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How Dartmouth athletes succeeded in union efforts where Northwestern failed
Dartmouth College basketball players are not just athletes, but university employees able to negotiate salaries, practice schedules and travel schedules. That’s what a National Labor Relations Board regional official ruled on Monday, Feb. 5, clearing the path for a union vote. Dartmouth can still appeal the decision in a case that could wind up at…
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TX Gov. Abbott vows to continue border standoff, GOP governors offer more aid
Thirteen Republican governors joined Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R, over the weekend of Feb. 2 at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas. Shelby Park currently serves as the epicenter of a standoff between the state of Texas and the federal government. “As opposed to detaining any illegal immigrants, Biden has instead let them all loose…
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President Biden, world leaders react to King Charles III cancer diagnosis
Royal U.K. officials announced that King Charles III is being treated for cancer. The diagnosis, disclosed Monday, Feb. 5, comes just over a year into his reign after the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. President Joe Biden and other world leaders reacted to the announcement of King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis. According to…
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Why does Gen Z hate Facebook? Social network turns 20 with shrinking teen use
The world’s most popular social network will turn the big 2-0 on Feb. 4. Before Facebook made teens log out in droves, it was one of the most coveted tickets for college students. Here’s a look at why Gen Z has such disdain for the site that inspired the film, “The Social Network.” When Mark…
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Hawaii replaces its last coal plant with a Tesla battery system
Hawaii’s goal of being 100% powered by green energy technology by 2045 may be getting a significant push forward. Following the closure of its last remaining coal plant in 2022, the Aloha State will now be utilizing a Tesla Megapack battery system installed by energy company Plus Power to deliver electricity to its grid. “This…
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If video killed the radio star, what’s killing music journalism?
If video killed the radio star, what’s killing music journalism? Journalism has been going through it since the internet – plain and simple, digital advertisements don’t pay as much as print – but when Condé Nast announced it was folding Pitchfork into men’s magazine GQ, music press in particular was put on notice. Pitchfork grew…
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UK announces ban on disposable vapes amid trend in youth vaping
In a step to curb the increasing trend of youth vaping, the United Kingdom’s government has announced its plan to ban disposable vape sales. This action aligns the U.K. with several other countries and American states that have implemented similar measures. “We have teachers calling us, especially in the U.K., where you saw a 150%…
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Cat rescue donations top $320,000 in support of Buffalo Bills kicker
After Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass got death threats for missing a critical field goal in the playoffs, football fans rallied behind his favorite cat rescue, raising more than $320,000 and counting. It’s not the first time “Bills Mafia” has made such a generous display. In fact, it’s kind of their thing. While Buffalo Bills…
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WWE’s Vince McMahon accused of sexual assault, trafficking by ex-staffer
In a complaint filed in a federal court in Connecticut on Thursday, Jan. 25, former WWE CEO Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis, the former head of talent relations at WWE, were implicated in sex trafficking allegations by a former employee. Janel Grant, the complainant, alleges crimes of rape committed by McMahon and Laurinaitis. In one…
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NFL playoff hosts 49ers, Ravens fail to score financial boost for games
There are a lot of advantages to hosting an NFL playoff game but money isn’t one of them. In fact, making the playoffs can be a financial drain on a team. The San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens are gearing up to host their second straight home playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 28, with Super…
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WWE and Netflix join forces for $5 billion, a tag-team blow to linear TV
There’s a new tag team in town hoping to take over the world of professional wrestling. WWE and Netflix are joining forces, stepping in the ring together for a 10-year streaming deal for WWE’s flagship television show, “Raw.” After a 31-year relationship with linear TV, “Raw” will begin streaming on Netflix in January 2025. The…
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NH primary revives security concerns along northern border, calls for wall
As the Republican primaries take center stage in the Granite State during the week of Jan. 21, there are increased calls for a border wall along the U.S.-Canada frontier. Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley became the latest to sound the alarm about increased incursions at the northern border. “I think we do whatever it takes…
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