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    Tensions are so high at Columbia ahead of Passover that all classes will be virtual today

    Officials at Columbia University, facing surging tensions on campus that raised safety concerns, have announced all classes will be virtual on Monday as Passover begins. Columbia President Minouche Shafik said in a statement the decision was made to “deescalate the rancor and give us all a chance to consider next steps.” The move underscores how tense the situation has become at the Ivy League school and the enormous challenge facing Shafik to get the situation under control. At Yale University,...

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    Is it safe to shop on Temu? Here are 5 scams to avoid on the popular online shopping platform

    Spokeo warns that while Temu offers a promising shopping experience, consumers should be aware of potential scams.

  • DRINKS: Charlotte's bank-holiday highs

    Spice up your bank-holiday weekend with my vibrant selection of drinks: a crisp white or a juicy red - ideal for barbecues

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    Guns, marijuana seized from Trotwood smoke shop

    TROTWOOD, Ohio (WDTN) -- Police seized drugs and guns while serving a search warrant at Best Buds Depot in Trotwood Wednesday morning. Around 9 a.m. on April 24, police seized a large amount of marijuana along with 18 guns at the location on Salem Avenue. The owners are facing drug trafficking, possession of drugs and []

  • 24 Popular DIY Home Upgrades That Are Highly Debated

    "Speaking as an architect here, for the love of god, too many people think

  • Parent Villages of Springfield hosts Education Matters Brunch

    Parent Villages of Springfield is hosting its 6th annual Education Matters Brunch in Springfield late Saturday morning.

  • Community Solar Initiative to host solar education webinars

    Columbus Community Solar Initiative (CCSI) will host free online Go Solar webinars about the benefits of installing solar power in homes on Wednesday from 8 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, May 14 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Continue reading at The Republic News.

  • Reading High Class of ’74 schedules 50th reunion

    It will be held on June 15 from 5-10 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Reading.

  • Popular High School Kids Sleep Differently, Scientists Say

    Scientists have found a downside to being popular, especially if you're a teenage girl.Getting enough sleep is essential for our mental and physical wellbeing. It helps us consolidate our memories and aids physical recovery, and not getting enough has been shown to contribute to heart disease, obesity, neurodegenerative disorders and depression.As a teenager, sleep is even more important, with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommending teenagers aged 13 to 18 sleeping eight to 10 hours...

  • Interest in hosting Olympics 'never so high', says IOC boss

    Despite threats from climate change, AI-enhanced doping or competition from e-sports, the boss of the International Olympic Committee believes the future has never looked so bright for his sports movement. Thomas Bach, a 70-year-old German fencer, has run the Switzerland-based guardian of the Olympic Games since 2013 when interest in

  • Schiphol introduces three-second scanners ahead of holiday rush

    Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport has replaced all its 53 security scanners that check departing passengers with faster models that analyse whether travellers are carrying prohibited items in less than three seconds. In addition, the new technology requires fewer physical searches, while still meeting the high security requirements that apply at Schiphol, the company said on Wednesday. Schiphol earlier introduced 3D CT scanners for hand luggage checks, which means travellers do not need to take...

  • Bit of a stretch? Louvre to host yoga classes during Paris Olympics

    Dance, yoga and work-out sessions to be held inside museum Move aimed at whipping up enthusiasm before Games beginThe Louvre museum in Paris is planning to organise yoga and sport sessions in its famed galleries as part of a city-wide cultural programme ahead of the Olympics.The world’s biggest museum is to offer visitors the chance to take part in dance, yoga and work-out sessions with instructors and coaches while gazing upon its world-renowned paintings and sculptures. Continue reading