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diversity

Denver Wins Bid to Host New Women's Soccer Team

January 31, 2025

Denver is getting a new professional women's soccer team. At a recent event, the National Women's Soccer League announced that Denver would get their 16th franchise team. This team will begin playing in 2026. A key part of the deal is that Denver had to pay a record $110 million. This is pretty amaz

entertainment

Audition Set for Thrilling English Makeover

January 31, 2025

The producers at Focus Features are close to sealing a deal with Hyde Park Entertainment and Mario Kassar Productions to bring a new version of the chilling Japanese horror novel, Audition, to life. This isn't the first time the novel, originally published in 1997, has been adapted for the big scree

politics

Frozen Funds: States vs Government

January 30, 2025

Fed up with federal funding chaos? Picture this: A judge says that he might stop federal agencies from halting payments, even though a memo that ordered the freeze has been called off. Confusion continues to reign because of the administration's actions, and federal funds are still stuck in limbo.

entertainment

The New Marvel Spidey Show: Fun and Controversy

January 30, 2025

The Marvel Universe has spawned a new animated series, focusing on everyone's favorite web-slinging hero. This new show follows Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, as he navigates the complexities of becoming a hero. The trailer, which Marvel Animation has recently released, is full of action-pa

opinion

Fighting Hate: The Real Way to Challenge Antisemitism

January 30, 2025

When Donald Trump became president, many American Jews felt uneasy. They worried about what his presidency would mean for their safety and security. His talk about a mysterious corrupt elite and his right-hand man, Elon Musk, performing what looked like two Nazi salutes at a victory ceremony didn't

science

AI's Glowing Protein: Nature's Eons in Hours

January 30, 2025

Imagine a protein that shines bright like a jellyfish but was not crafted by Mother Nature. Scientists have done the impossible, creating a glowing protein using AI. This protein, esmGFP, was not born from millions of years of evolution. It was dreamt up by AI in a matter of hours. The AI, know

politics

Trump's Grant Freeze Reversed: What Happened and Why

January 30, 2025

On Wednesday, the White House Office of Management and Budget reversed a memo that froze federal grants. This memo, sent on Monday evening, caused confusion and legal challenges. The goal was to review spending that might not align with Trump's recent executive orders, like those targeting diversity

science

Women Scientists: Fighting Infections, One Formula at a Time

January 29, 2025

Have you ever pondered who's really behind the big discoveries in infectious diseases? Surprise! Many of these breakthroughs are driven by women. A recent special issue of ACS Infectious Diseases highlights the work of female scientists who are like chefs, cooking up chemical recipes to fight diseas

health

Rethinking Dietetics: The Case for Racial Justice

January 29, 2025

In dietetics, the buzzwords have long been equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). While these are worthwhile goals, they might not be enough to tackle the deep-seated issues of racism in the field. This is where racial justice steps in. Unlike EDI, which focuses on creating a level playing field, r

science

Exploring Extreme Creatures for Medical Breakthroughs

January 29, 2025

Scientists typically focus on a few model animals like lab mice or fruit flies for medical research. But plants and other critters living in harsh environments might hold keys to solving tough health problems. Field studies of these wild animals are rare due to funding issues. Yet, understanding how