Nebraska voters have rejected the use of public funds to pay for private schools. The new school voucher or scholarship program was voted down, with public dollars being directed towards public schools instead. Supporters of using state tax dollars to help cover the costs of a private K-12 education argued that families dissatisfied with public … Read more
Lucy Hale is confirmed to star as an Antarctic scientist in the upcoming science fiction thriller called White Mars, which will be directed by Martin Owen. Set in the remote Aquila Research Facility in Antarctica, White Mars follows microbiologist Sammie (played by Hale) as she battles to save her fellow crew members from a malevolent … Read more
I was fascinated by a tweet I came across today discussing a fifty-year-old paper that outlined ideas for what makes a theory interesting. The tweet suggested that these ideas could also be used to generate interesting articles, blog posts, and for critical thinking in general. The 12 factors that make a theory interesting, as originally … Read more
“ Fans at a Damned gig, London, 1978 These photographs capture the essence of the punk and new wave music scenes in London, New York, and LA, taken by DB Burkeman during the years 1976 to 1982. At that time, Burkeman was a young school dropout grappling with substance abuse issues. Instead of developing the … Read more
David L. Barnett, who had been serving as the interim president of Brenau University in Georgia, has now been officially appointed to the position on a permanent basis. Ryan C. Hendrickson, who had been filling the role of interim provost and vice president of academic affairs at Eastern Illinois University, has been named to the … Read more
There are cliffhangers – and then there is the end of the first season of The Old Man. After hours of car chases, gun fights and unlikely fisticuffs as the ex-CIA op Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges) attempted to evade capture by the US authorities, having been in hiding since returning from Afghanistan in the late … Read more
Learning Paths for 2025: Innovative and Unconventional Approaches to Education The learning landscape in 2025 is marked by the emergence of new and intriguing pathways that extend beyond traditional academic achievements. These pathways focus on cultivating unexpected skills, fostering creative thinking, and developing adaptive abilities. Fueled by advanced technologies, these learning paths delve into fields … Read more
Sneaking in just before the fleet of red Coca-Cola trucks comes barreling into town, it’s the arrival of Netflix’s made-for-pittance festive lineup, a holiday tradition that’s similarly bad for your teeth. In 2023, it was kicked off by the deceptively titled Best. Christmas. Ever!, a rotten nadir not just for the genre but for film … Read more
When Alejandra Lopez saw swing states that had gone for Joe Biden in 2020 leaning red for Donald Trump on Tuesday night, it felt like déjà vu. “I was really distraught. Honestly, I really would have never thought I would see him having a second term in office,” said Lopez, who is a second-year political … Read more
Abbie (Lucy DeVito) and Jacob (Wilmer Valderrama), well-meaning parents, are considering separating. After consulting their therapist, they decide to have grandad Lawrence (Danny DeVito) break the news to their 10-year-old daughter at his beautiful Dolomites resort. However, it becomes apparent to Lawrence that the daughter is already aware of the situation. He asks her if … Read more