LAS VEGAS — Hundreds gathered outside an International Peace Education Center here in late August, holding photographs and bowing in prayer in support of Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, who faces potential imprisonment in South Korea on criminal charges that have become a flashpoint in debates over religious freedom and government power. Press materials distributed […]
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Don’t Freeze Your Cheese and Wine—Here’s Where They Belong
There's a kitchen myth that deserves busting: just because you can freeze something doesn't mean you should. If you've ever thawed out a wedge of brie only to find it grainy, or opened a bottle of wine that expanded all over your freezer shelf, you already know the frustration. Chef Dennis Littley, a culinary educator […]
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Trump’s NASA call raises questions about agency independence
President Donald Trump called into a NASA press conference Sunday to congratulate the agency following the successful launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a move that raises questions about the intersection of political messaging and institutional autonomy at America's space agency. The telescope lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy […]
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Tuskegee’s dress code gamble: Can rules build workplace readiness?
When Tuskegee University President Dr. Mark Brown announced stricter dress and conduct standards this fall, he framed it as an investment in student futures. The policy requires business attire for certain campus settings and bars items like durags and bonnets, ostensibly to prepare graduates for professional environments. But the rollout has exposed a tension at […]
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College football Week 0 betting picks: North Carolina vs. TCU, San Jose State vs. USC
College football Week 0 kicks off with North Carolina vs. TCU and San Jose State vs. USC, featuring Bill Belichick's Tar Heels and key betting picks.
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Donalds disputes Maher’s claim on GOP primary racism, calls Florida a meritocracy
Byron Donalds pushed back on Bill Maher's claims that racism cost him key Florida Panhandle counties during an appearance on "Real Time," calling the state a meritocracy.
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Mobile Petting Zoo Rabies Exposure Prompts Health Alert in North Carolina
North Carolina health officials are asking people who visited a mobile petting zoo to contact their county health department after four baby goats tested positive for rabies. Farm Adventures, a Harmony-based petting zoo that travels to events across the state, had the animals—named Molly, Maggie, Cow and Uno—confirmed to have the virus at the North […]
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Dead suspect’s criminal history raises questions about bond system failures
A fatal shooting in Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday has killed one police officer and wounded another, but the incident is also raising concerns about how a suspect with an extensive criminal history across multiple states remained on the streets. Officer Christopher DeLong, 29, was killed during a gunfight after responding to a domestic violence […]
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Retired Port Authority Officers Union Urges Mayor, Governor to Skip 9/11 Ceremony
A retired police officers' union has launched a coordinated campaign to bar New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul from attending the 25th anniversary commemoration at Ground Zero on September 11, citing concerns about their public records and recent decisions. In letters dated August 14, John McDevitt, president of the Port Authority […]
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Boston Women Leaders Appoints Coach Specializing in Sustainable High Performance
The Women Leaders Association has appointed Lisa Reilly as a Coaching Partner for its Boston chapter, expanding the vetted coaching roster to three professionals. Reilly brings 23 years of biotech and pharmaceutical leadership experience and specializes in helping high-achieving women build sustainable careers without burnout. The Coaching Partners program addresses a concrete problem: professional women […]