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The federal minimum wage in the US hasn’t budged from the hourly rate of $7.25 in over 14 years. But 22 states and 40 cities increased their own minimum wages to ring in the New Year.

Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned on Tuesday amid multiple controversies, setting a record for the shortest-lived presidency at the storied university. She was appointed back in July and saw only a brief period of peace before October brought multiple controversies that eventually cost her the job, including accusations of plagiarism and the fallout from...

Arsenal are reportedly interested in 20-year-old Santos forward Marcos Leonardo, a highly-rated talent in South America. Tim Vickery, a South American football expert, has drawn comparisons between Marcos Leonardo and the legendary Brazilian striker Romario. Arsenal are reportedly considering options to strengthen their attacking lineup in the January window, with a target-man being a favourable […]

A woman walks by a Northwestern University sign near Sheridan Rd. and Campus Dr. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available for the 2024-2025 school year, three months later than usual.

Australian James Duckworth bravely saved two match points in his second-round singles match at Brisbane International 2024.

The upscale Mexican restaurant opened by Chris Pastena in 2015 will shutter this weekend.

Plants have to be flexible to survive environmental changes, and the adaptive methods they deploy must often be as changeable as the shifts in climate and condition to which they adapt. To cope with drought, plant roots produce a water-repellent polymer called suberin that blocks water from flowing up towards the leaves, where it would quickly evaporate. Without suberin, the resulting water loss would be like leaving the tap running.

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Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha describes his perilous journey out of Gaza, during which he was separated from his family by a soldier.

Hamas has confirmed the death of one of its senior leaders in a blast in Beirut. Lebanese state media is attributing the killing to an Israeli drone strike, but Israel has not confirmed this.

California is beginning 2024 with a below-normal mountain snowpack a year after it had one of its best starts in decades with storms that pulled the state out of drought. Officials now say the weather whiplash has made the outcome of this winter uncertain. California Department of Water Resources measurements Tuesday show the water content of the statewide snowpack is 25% of the average to date. A year ago it was 177% of average by early January. Water Resources official Sean de Guzman says it's... Читать дальше...

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Following the resignation of Harvard University president Claudine Gay, Republican lawmakers gloated over her downfall.

It was a nightmare before Christmas for two Tampa Bay parents after their son was flown 1,200 miles south to Puerto Rico instead of 1,000 miles north to Cleveland.

Novak Djokovic endured a wrist injury to lead Serbia into a United Cup mixed teams quarterfinal showdown against host Australia. The world No. 1 was troubled by his…

"He looks like how kids draw animals. I love him," commented a viewer.

"You got to give the people a show," Normand told the NY Post. "They're trying to get laid."

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As many as 80 percent of buildings in northern Gaza have been destroyed, a recent analysis found.

Vampire Survivors was a big enough sensation that it instantly inspired a horde of similar games to spawn. 20 Minutes Till Dawn was one of the more worthy: a topdown, 2D roguelite with a similar sense of spectacle and progression, but with traditional weapon aiming.

San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture took part in another morning skate Tuesday as the team prepared to play the Detroit Red Wings.

San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture took part in another morning skate Tuesday as the team prepared to play the Detroit Red Wings.

San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture took part in another morning skate Tuesday as the team prepared to play the Detroit Red Wings.

Chinese internet giant Baidu has said it was cancelling the planned multi-billion-dollar purchase of livestreaming platform YY Live, partly blaming its inability to get government approval. Baidu, the…

According to The Times , Nuno Espirito Santo's side are considered to be 'sailing close to the wind' by financial writers following their spending in the previous transfer window.