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Selena Gomez: From Disney star to $1.3 billion beauty mogul
Selena Gomez has worn a number of different hats on her journey to become a billionaire, but now the child star has a burgeoning beauty business. At age 32, Gomez is one of the youngest self-made billionaires in the U.S., a bulk of which is due to her makeup line, Rare Beauty. According to the… -
Teen e-cig use drops to lowest in decade amid crackdown on popular brands
New data shows teen use of e-cigarettes is at its lowest level in a decade. The 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey found over 1.6 million middle and high school students are still using e-cigarettes, with 500,000 fewer teens reporting they vape compared to last year. It’s a notable decrease, and health officials are pointing to… -
FDNY deaths from 9/11 related illnesses surpasses lives lost on day of attacks
As we approach the 23rd anniversary of the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the New York City Fire Department is marking a grim milestone. More members of the FDNY lost their lives due to illnesses linked to the attacks than on the day of attacks itself. In the years following 9/11, many responders suffered… -
Fyre Festival II: Billy McFarland’s promise of redemption
The man behind the infamous Fyre Festival, Billy McFarland, said a follow-up will be happening. In fact, tickets are on sale now, with no details shared about what might be involved in the show. McFarland said he doesn’t know when the festival will happen, or who might be performing. Even with the scant information, tickets… -
Harvard and Columbia ranked worst for free speech amid campus tensions
Harvard and Columbia have just been named the worst U.S. colleges for free speech, according to a new analysis from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and College Pulse. The report, released Thursday, Sept. 5, ranked 251 schools, and for the second year in a row, Harvard ranks at the very bottom. The… -
Scientists edge closer to better internet and navigation with nuclear clocks
Even with current technology, scientists continue to work on how to keep track of time. Nuclear clocks could be a vital step toward faster internet speeds and more precise GPS navigation. A new report published in Nature reveals how researchers are making strides toward developing a nuclear clock. Currently, the world relies on atomic clocks.… -
Livestock feed company admits fault in delivery that killed 70 horses
An incident in Oklahoma saw the Livestock Nutrition Center (LNC) admit fault for a delivery of contaminated feed that led to the deaths of as many as 70 rodeo horses. Beutler and Son Rodeo Co. received the feed, and upon eating it, many of the animals died. A veterinarian reported a potential issue with a… -
Jersey City schools turn to remote teaching amid ongoing teacher shortage
Back to school has been a bit bumpy for one school district in New Jersey. Jersey City, like many districts nationwide, is struggling to cope with an ongoing teacher shortage. Now, the district has decided to turn to remote teachers to keep its classrooms functioning smoothly. Jersey City has struggled to fill certain positions in… -
California set to approve groundbreaking law that cuts homework, alleviates stress
In California, a new law that could dramatically change the way homework is handled in state schools is nearing approval. The Healthy Homework Act is now awaiting the governor’s signature after passing both chambers of the state Legislature. It aims to not only reduce homework, but also stress among students and parents. The author of… -
Masked protesters disrupt Columbia’s first day back with anti-Israel rallies
Students have returned to the campus of Columbia University. The schooled kicked off its first day of classes this week, which also marked the return of pro-Palestinian protesters, reigniting tensions that rocked the school during the last academic year. Around 50 demonstrators gathered in front of Columbia’s main gates on Tuesday, waving Palestinian flags and… -
Ticketmaster’s ‘dynamic pricing’ outrage attracts UK government scrutiny
The U.K. government is placing increased scrutiny on Ticketmaster amidst an Oasis reunion tour. It launched an investigation after fans were left outraged at the ticket buying experience for the event. Many saw prices surge from about $180 to upwards of $460 due to “dynamic pricing.” Some questioned why the band was warning against buying… -
A performer in San Diego has been cited for ‘littering bubbles’
A citation for littering in San Diego is attracting national attention. Two Parks and Recreation rangers say a street performer’s bubbles are littered trash. Sandy Snakenberg, a California Navy veteran who goes by “The Bubble Pirate,” has been creating giant bubbles for kids in the area for years. In a video recorded by the entertainer… -
New expedition reveals decay of the historic Titanic shipwreck
The Titanic may have survived more than a century at the bottom of the ocean, but time is finally taking its toll. Newly released photos show a fallen chunk of the ship’s iconic bow railing on the ocean floor. RMS Titanic Inc., the American company that holds the salvage rights to the wreck, recently finished…