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Navigating the Endgame: Exploring Exit Strategies for Businesses

Exiting a business is a significant milestone that entrepreneurs and business owners may face at some point in their journey. Whether driven by retirement, a desire to pursue new opportunities, or cha...

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A silent Trump with eyes closed and a convicted liar on the stand − 2 experienced observers of Trump’s criminal trial discuss what stands out

Michael Cohen leaves his home to attend his second day of testimony at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 14, 2024, in New York City. David Dee Delgado/Getty ImagesSex, money and power – all thre...

David E. Clementson, Associate Professor, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia

How Black teachers lost when civil rights won in Brown v. Board
Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court decision that desegregated public schools, stands in …
‘Don’t Say Gay’ rules and book bans might have felt familiar in medieval Europe − but queer themes i…
Books whose ideas ran afoul of official church doctrine were sometimes cast into the flames -- and l…
You should call House members ‘representatives,’ because that’s what they are − not ‘congressmen’ or…
Members of the 117th Congress, soon to be known as 'representatives,' take the oath of office on Jan…
Biden’s labor report card: Historian gives ‘Union Joe’ a higher grade than any president since FDR…
President Joe Biden joins striking United Auto Workers on the picket line on Sept. 26, 2023, alongsi…

Preying on white fears worked for Georgia’s Lester Maddox in the ’60s − and is working there for Donald Trump today

Lester Maddox is sworn in as governor of Georgia on Jan. 11, 1967.Bettmann/Getty ImagesIn January 1967, after a gubernatorial election that saw neither candidate gain enough votes to win, the Georgia ...

David Cason, Associate Professor in Honors, University of North Dakota

Plant-based meat alternatives are trying to exit the culture wars – an impossible task?
A person holds an Impossible brand meatless burger in California in 2021.Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images Increasingly, vegans, vegetarians and others looking for meat alternatives are seeing a new option on the menu: patties that look, taste and even appear to bleed …
Humans have been altering nature for thousands of years – to shape a sustainable future, it’s important to understand that deep history
An archaeologist takes bog samples in Germany for analysis of past civilizations and what they cultivated. Stefan Puchner/picture alliance via Getty ImagesIn July 2024, all eyes will turn to Paris for the Summer Olympic Games. Spectators from around the globe will conve…
College students in Austin, Texas, have dwelled in windowless rooms for years − here’s why the city finally decided to ban them
Thousands of windowless rooms like this one have been built near the University of Texas at Austin.Juan MiroIn the past few years, the city of Austin, Texas, has approved the construction of thousands of windowless rooms in new apartment buildings next to The University…
Eyes On Your Mission Launches 2024 Nonprofit Video Production Grant Program
Miami Charity Celebrates 10 Years of Local and Global Grantmaking as It Welcomes Submissions Beginning Tomorrow MIAMI, FL … The 2024 Eyes On Your Mission (EOYM) video grant, a competitive annual application process for nonprofits seeking professional pro bono and…

5 thoughts for new college grads seeking to find the right balance between meaningful work and making money

The Class of 2024 had a college experience like no other, starting its first year during peak pandemic and graduating amid protests of the war in Gaza. Many of its graduates will be joining a working ...

Christopher Wong Michaelson, Professor of Ethics and Business Law, University of St. Thomas

It’s OK to mow in May − the best way to help pollinators is by adding native plants
It’s a simple idea: Stop mowing your lawn in the month of May to let flowers in the lawn, such as dandelions and clover, grow and support bees and other pollinators. “No Mow May” was started in 2019 by Plantlife, a conservation charity based in the Uni…
Florence Nightingale overcame the limits set on proper Victorian women – and brought modern science and statistics to nursing
Florence Nightingale experienced her personal call to nursing at age 16 and ultimately became known as the "Lady with the Lamp."Photos.com/Getty ImagesFor nearly 200 years, Florence Nightingale’s name has been synonymous with gentle compassion and mercy. In the mi…
Black holes are mysterious, yet also deceptively simple − a new space mission may help physicists answer hairy questions about these astronomical objects
An illustration of a supermassive black hole. NASA/JPLPhysicists consider black holes one of the most mysterious objects that exist. Ironically, they’re also considered one of the simplest. For years, physicists like me have been looking to prove that black holes …
Viruses are doing mysterious things everywhere – AI can help researchers understand what they’re up to in the oceans and in your gut
Many viral genetic sequences code for proteins that researchers haven't seen before.KTSDesign/Science Photo Library via Getty ImagesViruses are a mysterious and poorly understood force in microbial ecosystems. Researchers know they can infect, kill and manipulate human …

Term limits aren’t the answer

Would term limits lead to a more effective and less polarized Congress?Andrey Denisyuk/Getty ImagesThere’s no denying that the current Congress has been one of the most chaotic in recent memory...

Charlie Hunt, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Boise State University

How the manosphere found its way into the Black community
Many pundits in the manosphere believe that men need to embrace their traditional roles as protectors, providers and producers.L. Willinger/FPG via Getty ImagesIn the summer of 2023, I read that YouTube had demonetized a podcast called “Fresh & Fit,” meaning that the show could no lo…
Intelligent Strategies for Streamlining Business Travel Expenses
Table of Contents: Understanding the Landscape of Business Travel Spending Identifying Areas to Curtail Unnecessary Travel Costs Benefits of Integrating Technology into Travel Expense Management Building a Culture of Accountability and Compliance The Role of Advance Planning in Reducing Las…
Critical Advantages of Transcribing Video for Enhanced Accessibility and Engagement
Key Takeaways Understanding the role of video transcriptions in improving user engagement. Exploring how transcriptions contribute to video content accessibility. Identifying how transcription affects SEO and content discoverability. Discussing the integration of transcribed content in vario…
Weather risk can move markets months in advance: Stock traders pay attention to these 2 long-range climate forecasts
Months before winter arrives, traders are watching for clues in the long-range weather forecasts.Mario Tama/Getty ImagesTo understand how important weather and climate risks are to the economy, watch investors. New research shows that two long-range seasonal weather forecasts in particular can move …
Wildfire smoke is back – fires burning across Canada are already triggering US air quality alerts in the Midwest and Plains
Dozens of wildfires are burning across Canada in May 2024 and sending unhealthy smoke blowing into the northern U.S. again. At the same time, the southeastern U.S. is getting smoke from Mexico, where drought conditions have been fueling fires. Last year, Canada’s record 2023 wildfire season in…

Navigating the Endgame: Exploring Exit Strategies for Businesses

A silent Trump with eyes closed and a convicted liar on the stand − 2 experienced observers of Trump’s criminal trial discuss what stands out

How Black teachers lost when civil rights won in Brown v. Board

‘Don’t Say Gay’ rules and book bans might have felt familiar in medieval Europe − but queer themes i…

You should call House members ‘representatives,’ because that’s what they are − not ‘congressmen’ or…

Biden’s labor report card: Historian gives ‘Union Joe’ a higher grade than any president since FDR…

Clap all you like now, but workers with meaningful jobs deserve to be valued in a post-coronavirus economy too

How antisemitic conspiracy theories contributed to the recent hostage-taking at the Texas synagogue

Porch piracy: Here's what we learned after watching hours of YouTube videos showing packages being pilfered from homes

Martin Luther King Jr., union man

Should the NRA fear losing its 'nonprofit status'?

Slain Haitian president faced calls for resignation, sustained mass protests before killing

Is online education right for you? 5 questions answered

Philadelphia police rarely release body camera videos − here's why it happened in the fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry

Pandemic, privacy rules add to worries over 2020 census accuracy

Marijuana is a lot more than just THC - a pharmacologist looks at the untapped healing compounds

Stephen Hawking as accidental ambassador for assistive technologies

Preying on white fears worked for Georgia’s Lester Maddox in the ’60s − and is working there for Donald Trump today

Plant-based meat alternatives are trying to exit the culture wars – an impossible task?

Humans have been altering nature for thousands of years – to shape a sustainable future, it’s important to understand that deep history

College students in Austin, Texas, have dwelled in windowless rooms for years − here’s why the city finally decided to ban them

Eyes On Your Mission Launches 2024 Nonprofit Video Production Grant Program

5 thoughts for new college grads seeking to find the right balance between meaningful work and making money

It’s OK to mow in May − the best way to help pollinators is by adding native plants

Florence Nightingale overcame the limits set on proper Victorian women – and brought modern science and statistics to nursing

Black holes are mysterious, yet also deceptively simple − a new space mission may help physicists answer hairy questions about these astronomical objects

Viruses are doing mysterious things everywhere – AI can help researchers understand what they’re up to in the oceans and in your gut

Term limits aren’t the answer

How the manosphere found its way into the Black community

Intelligent Strategies for Streamlining Business Travel Expenses

Critical Advantages of Transcribing Video for Enhanced Accessibility and Engagement

Weather risk can move markets months in advance: Stock traders pay attention to these 2 long-range climate forecasts

Wildfire smoke is back – fires burning across Canada are already triggering US air quality alerts in the Midwest and Plains