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Fired Over Speech, Professors Take Their Employers to Court
Dozens of faculty members fired or disciplined for comments about conservative figure Charlie Kirk and pro-Palestinian activism are suing their universities, claiming free speech and academic freedom violations.
“Catastrophic” Tech Issues Postpone Washington Bar Exam
Washington State canceled its bar exam administration this week due to technology failures at a single testing site, affecting approximately 700 prospective lawyers and prompting calls for diploma privilege consideration.
Historic divinity school is offering the first doctoral degree in ‘AI and Moral Agency’
Shaw University’s divinity school is launching the first doctoral degree in AI and Moral Agency, aiming to build AI literacy for vulnerable communities with emphasis on social justice and ethics.
AARP to Congress: ‘We strongly object to fast-tracking Social Security changes’
AARP opposes a bipartisan proposal to expedite Social Security reforms, arguing Congress should use standard legislative processes rather than fast-tracked procedures for such important changes.
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Poultry sector growth plan risks UK national security, campaigners warn
Environmental campaigners warn that the UK government’s plan to expand poultry production poses risks to national security due to resource intensity and dependence on imported animal feed.
Without stronger government action, Brazil’s low deforestation in the Amazon is unlikely to last
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation hit a decade low, but experts warn gains may be temporary due to the collapse of a voluntary soy trade agreement and weakening private sector commitments.
The year climate change came for the Tour de France
The Tour de France faced unprecedented climate challenges including wildfires and record heat, prompting discussions about relocating the race to cooler months and scrutiny of fossil fuel sponsorships.
Here’s how offshore wind helped New England beat record heat
Offshore wind farms near New England reduced reliance on oil-burning power plants during a recent heat wave, delivering hundreds of megawatts to the grid as residents used air conditioning heavily.
4 things to know about cyclospora and climate change
A multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce has affected nine states with nearly 2,000 cases, prompting questions about climate change’s role in foodborne illness transmission.
The Universe can outrun light without breaking Einstein’s rules
The expanding universe allows space to grow faster than light without violating Einstein’s relativity, enabling astronomers to observe galaxies now located 45 billion light-years away despite the universe’s age of 13.77 billion years.
Why are so many dead bumblebees appearing on sidewalks?
Dead bumblebees appearing on sidewalks during summer months result from natural colony hygiene, extreme heat stress, pesticide use, and habitat loss threatening bee populations.
Animal spillover? Lab leak? What the science says about the origins of COVID-19
A Senate hearing renewed debate over COVID-19’s origins, with officials divided between a lab leak theory and scientific evidence supporting animal spillover.
Fossil hunter discovers rare ‘sea dragon’ at Lavernock Point
A mountaineer turned fossil hunter discovered a rare marine reptile jawbone from 201 million years ago at a Welsh beach, a find previously unknown in Wales.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
As the UK faces extreme heat this week, UV levels are expected to rise significantly. While some sun exposure is essential for vitamin D production, excessive UV radiation can damage skin cells and cause cancer.
Relationship OCD convinced me I’d cheat on my boyfriend
Relationship OCD causes persistent intrusive doubts about romantic partners, leading to compulsive reassurance-seeking behaviors that significantly impact daily functioning beyond typical relationship concerns.
Removing tax from sanitary products pointless, senator says
Jersey’s social security minister says removing tax from sanitary products would be ineffective, citing the government’s free period product scheme launched four years ago as sufficient to address affordability concerns.