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www.scientificamerican.com
17 hours ago
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How the Universe's First Giant Black Holes Got So Big So Quickly

Black holes can form through collapsing gas disks without the need for star formation. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
23 hours ago
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Black women in London face higher femicide rates

Black women in London face a crisis with higher femicide rates and a disproportionate impact compared to other ethnic groups. [ more ]
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GameSpot
14 hours ago
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Black Ops 6 Reveal Trailer: Get A First Look At 2024's Call Of Duty Game At 10 AM ET

The first trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is generating buzz with its potential tie-ins to real-life political leaders and historical events. [ more ]
GameSpot
15 hours ago
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Black Ops 6 Leak Reveals It's Coming To Game Pass Day One

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will launch on Game Pass on day one. [ more ]
Polygon
14 hours ago
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 confirmed day one on Game Pass in new trailer

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available on Microsoft's Game Pass subscription from day one, promising gameplay insights during a June reveal event. [ more ]
Kotaku
11 hours ago
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Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Brings Back 'Dude Sitting With Guns' Cover

The iconic 'Dude with guns sitting on the cover' will return in the next Call of Duty game after being absent in the last two entries. [ more ]
GameSpot
5 days ago
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Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Announced, Described As "Dark New Chapter"

Rumored release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 in October as a multiplatform, long-developed game set during the Gulf War. [ more ]
VG247
5 days ago
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Call of Duty Black Ops 6 looks like the name of 2024's CoD title, as cheeky teases morph into proper promo

Call of Duty 2024 is officially named Call of Duty Black Ops 6, starting the hype for the upcoming release. [ more ]
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ReadWrite
8 hours ago
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 gets a live-action trailer starring 1990s world leaders

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is set in the 1990s featuring iconic political figures, promising a darker setting and political intrigue. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
6 hours ago
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R.F.K. Jr. Denounces the Removal of Confederate Statues

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticizes removal of Confederate statues post-George Floyd murder. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 days ago
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Layal Liverpool: Racism is a public health crisis and we can do something about it'

Racism contributes to worse health outcomes for marginalized racial and ethnic groups across various health conditions. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
4 days ago
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NBC's Dasha Burns Recounts Black, Hispanic Voters Shutting Her Down After Bringing Up Trump's Past Offensive' Comments

Black and Hispanic voters at Trump rally support his immigration and border policies, prioritize actions over rhetoric. [ more ]
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Engadget
14 hours ago
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming to Xbox Game Pass on its release day

Microsoft is adding Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to Game Pass on release day, aiming to boost Game Pass subscriptions. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
19 hours ago
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Calif. bill proposes "Black-Serving Institution" designation

The California bill aims to establish a 'Black-Serving Institution' designation for colleges with significant Black student enrollment, supporting their success and graduation. [ more ]
Nature
1 day ago
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How mathematician Freeman Hrabowski opened doors for Black scientists

Freeman Hrabowski founded a scholarship program supporting over 1,500 Black students. [ more ]
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Sacramento Bee
8 hours ago
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Is it black widow season in California? Here's how to avoid these deadly spiders

Black widow spiders are more active during warm months in Northern California, posing a significant threat due to their venom. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 days ago
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One of the deadliest spiders in the world is returning to the south

Residents in the Southwest states need to remain vigilant as black widow spiders return with dangerous neurotoxic venom, posing higher risks to children, elderly, and the infirm. [ more ]
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BuzzFeed
12 hours ago
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17 Black Tweets From This Week That Will Have You Both Dying AND Crying Of Laughter

"At work about to scream out.
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'LORD, NOT MY UNCLE' so I can go home.
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- @Derekalexander_
Game Informer
13 hours ago
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Will Launch Day One On Game Pass

The game will be fully revealed at Xbox's summer showcase.
Truthout
1 day ago
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US's Electric Vehicle Boom Is Deepening the Suffering in the Congo

Exploitation of miners in the Congo for cobalt used in tech industries exposes human rights abuses and environmental impact. [ more ]
Adweek
1 day ago
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Ad Agencies Can Help Reduce Racial Wealth Gap in America

Black-owned small businesses can achieve remarkable success with social media and community support. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 day ago
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Dozens Detained In Yerevan At Protest Calling For Pashinian's Resignation

Muslims in Pakistan rampage over alleged desecration of the Quran by a Christian man. [ more ]
ReadWrite
1 day ago
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's teaser trailer sure loves the 1990s

Black Ops 6 teaser trailer features 1990s deep state themes, nostalgic references, and continuation of storyline in unexplored decade. [ more ]
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1 day ago
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Announced by Activision, Full Reveal on June 9

Activision has confirmed that the next Call of Duty will be Black Ops 6.After several leaks and teasers, the publisher announced Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 last week.
www.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
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Daffy duck, coconuts and raccoons: When do memes, emojis and gifs become hate crimes?

Criticism of politicians by Black and Asian individuals using emojis and memes can lead to criminal charges, sparking concerns of using anti-racist legislation against minority communities. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 days ago
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Republican Tim Scott falsely claims Biden policy resegregates public schools

Trump's inner circle attempts to woo Black voters by making false claims about Biden's education policies. [ more ]
Consequence
3 days ago
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The Black Keys quietly cancel tour, likely due to poor ticket sales

The Black Keys canceled their upcoming 'International Players Tour' due to low ticket sales and lackluster album success. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 days ago
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Opinion | Biden Underestimates How Much Black Americans Care About This Issue

Black voters could be the driving force in the 2024 elections, with a significant portion considering voting for Donald Trump due to climate change concerns. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 days ago
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Is systemic racism in medicine putting Black people's lives at risk?

Race-based medicine can lead to misdiagnosis and health disparities. [ more ]
The New Yorker
3 days ago
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The Texas School District That Provided the Blueprint for an Attack on Public Education

Addressing racism in schools requires concrete actions like hiring diverse teachers and implementing cultural-sensitivity training and consequences for racist behavior. [ more ]
New York Post
4 days ago
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Woke $63K-a-year NYC school that boasts about its commitment to DEI targeted by hateful anti-Israel graffiti

Incident of anti-Israel graffiti at diverse private school sparks concerns of double standard in addressing antisemitism. [ more ]
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The Atlantic
3 days ago
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Trump's Stop-and-Frisk Agenda

Trump aims to reverse police reform progress post-George Floyd's murder. [ more ]
New York Post
4 days ago
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Four years later, Minneapolis still scarred by the violence of the George Floyd riots

The aftermath of George Floyd's death in 2020 has led to ongoing struggles and decline in Minneapolis, particularly in terms of anti-police policies and increased crime. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 days ago
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Granderson: Whose lives matter to the Republican governor of Texas?

Abbott refused to act on a posthumous pardon for George Floyd while enthusiastically supporting the pardon for a man found guilty of murder in a racially charged incident. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 days ago
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Authorized big-screen biopic of George Floyd in the works

The biopic 'Daddy Changed the World' will depict George Floyd's life, including his murder and the impact on racial justice. [ more ]
Intelligencer
6 days ago
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How to Criminalize a Protest

The Black Lives Matter movement in 2020 became the largest protest movement in U.S. history, leading to significant changes and calls for justice. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 days ago
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Kelly Rowland's Cannes slight is typical to Black women in entertainment | Tayo Bero

Kelly Rowland confronted a security guard at Cannes Film Festival for disrespecting her, asserting her boundaries as a Black woman in the entertainment industry. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
3 days ago
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Oregon fighting most wrongful conviction compensation filings

The 2022 Oregon Legislature passed a law compensating wrongfully convicted individuals for felony crimes. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 days ago
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Perspective | Four years later, has the racial-justice movement lost the fight?

Four years after George Floyd's murder, two Washington Post reporters reflect on the retrenchment of the racial-justice movement sparked by his death.
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Harvard Gazette
4 days ago
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What to do about mental health crisis among Black males - Harvard Gazette

Systemic racism and stigma impact mental health care for Black males. Symposium addresses complexities and potential solutions. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
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Are 'deaths of despair' really more common for white Americans? A UCLA report says no

Discussion on the shift in substance abuse crisis focus from white to Black and Native Americans. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
4 days ago
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Trump pushes anti-immigrant rhetoric as he tries to woo Black and Hispanic voters in Bronx campaign rally live

Donald Trump's rally in New York's south Bronx drew a more diverse crowd, with significant Hispanic and Black supporters. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago
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American soldier arrested in Russia over an alleged theft will remain in custody, state media report

An American soldier named Gordon Black remains in custody in Russia after losing an appeal against detention for stealing from his girlfriend. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 days ago
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Jury rules against Black Lives Matter co-founder in LAPD 'swatting' lawsuit

A civil jury ruled against BLM-L.A. co-founder Melina Abdullah, stating police were not liable for responding to a false alarm hostage situation. [ more ]
The Nation
4 days ago
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How #MeToo Divided NYC's Chinese Democracy Movement

Chinese diaspora democracy movement facing sexual assault issues [ more ]
AnOther
4 days ago
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For Black Boys: This Poetic Play Is a Love Letter to Black Men

The power of vulnerability and love among Black men in a play addressing racism, violence, and trauma. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 days ago
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Texas's pardon of a man who killed a Black Lives Matter protester is chilling | Tayo Bero

The pardon and release of Daniel Perry, convicted killer of Garrett Foster, raises concerns about politically motivated killings and pandering to political pressure over protecting lives. [ more ]
www.hamhigh.co.uk
4 days ago
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The unassuming London pub that has become a mecca for die-hard Swifties

Taylor Swift's mention of The Black Dog pub in her song led to increased attention and demand for its branded merchandise, resulting in the pub launching an online store. [ more ]
Axios
4 days ago
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States turn against public masking amid pro-Palestinian protests

Protesters may face repercussions beyond arrest; faculty termination and student suspensions are outcomes. Public mask bans and dormant laws revived to target protesters raise concerns. [ more ]
Fast Company
4 days ago
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3 things Black founders need right now

VC funding should be viewed as a means, not an end, for Black tech founders to thrive and sustain their businesses. [ more ]
Brooklyn, NY Patch
4 days ago
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Police Are Searching For 2 Men Who Burglarized BK Homes

Police are searching for two male burglars in separate incidents in Williamsburg and Bushwick. No injuries reported. [ more ]
Inverse
5 days ago
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This Full Suspension E-Bike Has a Surprisingly High Range

The Mod Black e-bike by Mod Bikes is designed for both off-roading and daily commutes, featuring full suspension and multi-terrain tires for a mountain bike-like experience. [ more ]
Fast Company
4 days ago
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How to navigate the art of code-switching at work

Code-switching is more than just a linguistic phenomenon; it's a dynamic expression of identity, culture, and survival.
www.npr.org
4 days ago
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South Carolina's only Black supreme court justice retired, raising diversity concerns

The palmetto state is one of only two in the nation where state supreme court justices are elected by the state legislature.
Advocates are pushing for more diversity on the high court.
The Nation
4 days ago
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Samuel Alito's Opinions Are Just as Upside-Down as His Flag

On Thursday, MAGA's Chief Justice and amateur vexillophile, Samuel Alito, once again used his unchecked power on the Supreme Court to help Republicans win elections.
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Southern Coalition for Social Justice
5 days ago
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U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Unanimous Post-Trial Decision and Long-Settled Precedent, Allows South Carolina's Racially Discriminatory Congressional Map to Stand

The Supreme Court reversed the finding of an unconstitutional racial gerrymander in South Carolina's Congressional District 1, impacting Black voters' access to fair elections. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
5 days ago
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The Supreme Court Just Greenlighted Racial Gerrymandering. It Didn't Go Far Enough for Clarence Thomas.

The Supreme Court's recent decision in Alexander v. South Carolina NAACP weakens protections against racial gerrymandering. [ more ]
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Axios
5 days ago
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Clarence Thomas attacks Brown v. Education ruling amid 70th anniversary

Justice Thomas criticized the landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling, claiming the court overstepped in ending racial segregation. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago
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We've Finally Seen Matter Plunge into a Black Hole

Black holes warp spacetime drastically. Approaching one, classical mechanics break down, and objects plunge uncontrollably, revealing the mystery of the plunging region. [ more ]
ReadWrite
5 days ago
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 announced

A new installment in the Call of Duty series, Black Ops 6, has been announced with a return to the numbered format and a cryptic, dark theme. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 days ago
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A second judge finds Tesla workers at Fremont factory were racially harassed

Black workers at Tesla's Fremont factory faced years of systemic race harassment, with over 500 declarations highlighting racial abuse. [ more ]
Intelligencer
5 days ago
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Why Universities Have Started Arresting Student Protesters

University administrators have been quick to arrest student pro-Palestinian protesters, despite low violence rates. [ more ]
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ABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago
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Hulu celebrates release of "Black Twitter: A People's History" in D.C.

The rise and impact of Black Twitter is highlighted in the docuseries "Black Twitter: A People's History" with artifacts displayed at a Hulu event. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
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'Black Twitter: A People's History' is a visual time capsule that captures cultural phenomenon

Preserving the legacy of Black Twitter through documentary [ more ]
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The Nation
5 days ago
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What Does Anti-Arab Racism on Campus Have to Do With the War on Gaza?

Criticism of Israeli state is being conflated with racism against Jewish people to suppress critics and potentially restrict freedom of speech on US campuses. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 days ago
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UCLA protesters erect new pro-Palestinian encampment in defiance of university

Pro-Palestinian protesters set up new camp at UCLA after previous attack. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
5 days ago
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U.C.L.A. Students Form New Protest While Chancellor Testifies in Congress

Support for Palestinian cause leads to protest at UCLA. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
5 days ago
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Blacks Loved Trump!' Jesse Watters Attacks Dems For Calling Former President a Racist

Fox News host claims Black support for Trump pre-politics and predicts Trump's appeal to minorities in blue urban areas.
Trump targeting Biden's Hispanic and Black voter base sees as weak by courting them in traditionally blue urban areas.
Democrats accused of using outdated accusations to label Trump as racist, dismissing Trump's past support among Blacks. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 days ago
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Black former players to play in Negro Leagues All-Star Game tribute on Memorial Day weekend

(George Walker IV / Associated Press)
The names trigger memories recent and long-ago.
The Nation
6 days ago
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Black MAGA Is Still MAGA to the Core

Trump's Black vote strategy focuses on symbolism over substance. [ more ]
FlowingData
1 week ago
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Visualization of flying into a black hole

NASA visualized flight into a supermassive black hole using a simulation on a supercomputer. [ more ]
Inverse
6 days ago
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Astronomers Stumbled Upon A Rare Chance To Capture Just How Fast A Supermassive Black Hole Spins

Supermassive black holes play a critical role in the universe's evolution, and a new method to measure their spins offers insights into cosmic history. [ more ]
WPXI
1 week ago
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NYC mayor defends police response after videos show officers punching pro-Palestinian protesters

Mayor Eric Adams defended NYPD's response to a pro-Palestinian protest, labeling the violent actions as an 'isolated incident.' [ more ]
Washington Post
1 week ago
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DOJ sues antiabortion groups, says patients were blocked from Ohio clinics

Justice Department filed lawsuit against anti-abortion groups for blocking access to medical care at Ohio clinics. [ more ]
Axios
6 days ago
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Wild horse adoption program could eventually save $800 million, new report estimates

Federal adoption program for wild horses showing success in curbing population growth in the American West. [ more ]
Nature
1 week ago
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Protests over Israel-Hamas war have torn US universities apart: what's next?

University campuses in the US are facing protests and accusations of antisemitism over the war in Gaza, leading to a Congressional hearing that some fear may worsen the situation. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago
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Black Banx's commitment to green banking - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Green banking focuses on integrating environmental and social considerations into banking operations for sustainability and responsible practices. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
6 days ago
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Reparations Requires Changing the System - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Addressing the racial wealth gap requires wide systematic change, not just individual solutions. [ more ]
AnOther
6 days ago
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This Film Explores the Overlooked Legacy of Black British Music

Exploration of Black British music heritage and future through film installation. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 week ago
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Daily Telescope: Black holes have been merging for a long, long time

Discovery of two massive black holes merging just 740 million years after the Big Bang, indicating rapid growth in the early Universe. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 week ago
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The litigation after the protest storm

Campus protests over Israel-Hamas war leading to lawsuits against colleges for alleged unfair treatment of protesters. [ more ]
time.com
1 week ago
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I Was a White Nationalist. Here's What It Took to Change My Mind

De-radicalization from white nationalism is possible through exposure to diverse perspectives and communities. [ more ]
WIRED
1 week ago
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The World Is Ignoring the Other Deadly Kind of Carbon

Zombie fires, smoldering underground from last year, reignite in Canadian wilderness, emitting black carbon exceeding 15 megatons monthly by May 16. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
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Brooklyn Protest Raises Doubts About N.Y.P.D. Commitment to New Tactics

The agreement between the New York Police Department and civil rights groups aimed to improve responses to protests and prevent violent clashes. [ more ]
Cbsnews
1 week ago
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NYPD accused of using excessive force on Brooklyn protesters, but mayor says videos show officers were right

Mayor Adams defended NYPD for handling a pro-Palestinian rally, praising their response to an 'unruly group.' [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
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Legal Aid Society: NYPD "Pattern of violence" violates spirit of Payne settlement

The Legal Aid Society condemns police conduct at a pro-Palestine march in Bay Ridge, urging the mayor to enforce the terms of the settlement agreement from the Black Lives Matter protests. [ more ]
WFTV
1 week ago
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NYC mayor defends police response after videos show officers punching pro-Palestinian protesters

Mayor Adams defends police response to pro-Palestinian protest as an 'isolated incident.' [ more ]
Boston 25 News
1 week ago
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NYC mayor defends police response after videos show officers punching pro-Palestinian protesters

Mayor Eric Adams defended NYPD's response to pro-Palestinian street demonstration as an 'isolated incident.' [ more ]
Washington Post
1 week ago
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A Black teen was wrongly executed in 1931. His family is suing the county.

The family of a Black teen executed in 1931 is seeking damages nearly 100 years later, highlighting ongoing racial injustices. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
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Close to a police state': campaign groups condemn UK report into protests

Protest groups criticized a report recommending increased surveillance and policing measures, fearing it could weaken democracy and lead to a police state. [ more ]
New York Post
1 week ago
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Go woke, go broke: Boy Scouts' swerve left is driving families away

Boy Scouts of America facing membership decline after shifting towards inclusive and politically charged initiatives. [ more ]
time.com
1 week ago
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The Shenandoah County School Board's Terrible History Lesson

The school board decision to restore General Stonewall Jackson's name on a Virginia high school highlights unresolved racial issues and lack of community voice. [ more ]
New York Post
1 week ago
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Bill Maher slams Biden's 'anachronistic' speech to black graduates at Morehouse College: 'We're not in the past'

Bill Maher criticizes Biden's remarks on racism, stating they are outdated and not helpful. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
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UK police charge pro-Palestine protester behind divisive coconut' placard

The article discusses the controversial use of racialized language, specifically the term 'coconut', and its implications in the context of hate crime laws. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
1 week ago
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From Harry Styles To Kendrick Lamar, Here Are 13 Recent Artists Who Are Making Music History

"Sza's "SOS" is now just twelve weeks away from becoming the longest running top ten album by a Black artist in Billboard 200 history."
Truthout
1 week ago
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Anti-Mask Laws Target Gaza Protests, But They Threaten All Progressive Movements

Across the United States, right-wing legislators are targeting protesters who oppose the genocide in Palestine by resurrecting laws against wearing face masks in public.
New York Post
1 week ago
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Biden's divisive, defeatist HBCU speech proves he has nothing to offer black voters

President Biden vows to tackle white supremacy and systemic racism in his commencement speech at Morehouse College. [ more ]
New York Post
1 week ago
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Joe Biden was racist and patronizing in his speech to Morehouse grads

Biden's behavior towards the black community is seen as patronizing and his approach is criticized as leveraging past traumas for political gain. [ more ]
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