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Scientists Use Ancient Chinese Poetry to Study Endangered Yangtze Porpoise

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Ancient Poems Reveal the History of the Endangered Yangtze Porpoise Mentions of the critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise in ancient Chinese poetry have revealed missing information about the habitat of the world’s only freshwater porpoise By Gennaro Tomma edited by Andrea Thompson Yangtze finless porpoise. Around 1745, Chinese emperor and poet Qianlong was sailing on […]

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Diddy Sex Trafficking Trial Kicks Off With Jokes From the Judge

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Diddy Trial Judge Jokes About Nicknames … Gives Shout Out To ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Published May 5, 2025 7:58 AM PDT The first day of the federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs began this morning with some lighthearted comments by the judge … who mentions Diddy’s various nicknames over the

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Diddy Trial Hectic Scenes From Outside NYC Courtroom Ahead of Jury Selection

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Diddy Trial Paid Line-Holders Wait Outside Court Going Rate Is $25-$32 per Hour Published May 5, 2025 7:41 AM PDT Play video content TMZ.com Jury selection just kicked off in Diddy‘s federal trial, and it’s a total madhouse — with some people getting paid just to stand in line for others to snag spots inside

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What Would Einstein Tell Trump?

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Here’s What Einstein Would Tell Trump Einstein offers a lesson for scientists who are protesting an out-of-control nationalist administration attacking U.S. science today By Alexander Soifer Everett Collection Historical/Alamy Stock Photo Germany was once a beacon of science. On January 31, 1933, that all changed, when Adolf Hitler became the chancellor of Germany. In early

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A$AP Rocky, Serena Williams, Rihanna Attend Anna Wintour Pre-Met Gala Dinner

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Met Gala 2025 A$AP Rocky, RiRi, Serena Williams … Warm Up for Big Night!!! Published May 5, 2025 6:52 AM PDT The fashion elite hit the Pre-Met Gala Dinner — and the style game was already fire before the main event even kicked off. It all popped off at Vogue queen Anna Wintour’s pre-Met gala

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‘Agreeing to Disagree’ Is Hurting Your Relationships—Here’s What to Do Instead

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The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. As Americans become more polarized, even family dinners can feel fraught, surfacing differences that could spark out-and-out conflict. Tense conversations often end with a familiar refrain: “Let’s just drop it.” As a communications educator and trainer, I am

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The hygiene talk: Former teacher’s viral tiktok exposes what kids really notice

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Former teacher Maggie Perkins has struck a nerve with parents everywhere in her viral TikTok where she shares the hygiene issues educators notice but can’t always address directly with families. Her candid list—covering everything from long, dirty fingernails to unwashed sweatshirts—is that rare internet moment that makes you simultaneously nod in recognition and wince with

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