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75 years ago, Maria Tallchief made the ballet world reimagine itself and find a place for a Native American prima ballerina
(THE CONVERSATION) On Nov. 27, 1949, prima ballerina Maria Tallchief waited for her cue in the wings of the City Center in downtown Manhattan, preparing to take the stage in the New York City Ballet’s ...
Companies are still committing to net-zero emissions, even if it’s a bumpy road – here’s what the data show
One indicator is the number of companies that have set emissions targets as part of the Science Based Targets initiative, or SBTi, a global nonprofit organization. That number grew from 164 companies ...
Transplanting insulin-making cells to treat Type 1 diabetes is challenging − but stem cells offer a potential improvement
One form of diabetes causes the body to not respond to insulin at all. Called Type 1 diabetes, or T1D, this autoimmune disease happens when the body’s defense system mistakes its own insulin-producing ...
Should I worry about mold growing in my home?
(THE CONVERSATION) Mold growth in your home can be unsettling. Blackened spots and dusty patches on the walls are signs that something is amiss, but it is important to distinguish between mold growth ...
3 strategies to help Americans bridge the deepening partisan divide
Another key strategy to overcome division is helping people burst out of their bubble. The idea is that people can objectively detach from and examine their assumptions, and then try to explore ...
Murder trial of Bridgeport man accused in Trumbull Gardens shooting begins
Testimony has begun of a Bridgeport man accused of fatally shooting another man outside the Trumbull Gardens housing complex ...
El gobierno de Biden permitirá a Ucrania usar minas antipersona en la guerra contra Rusia
WASHINGTON (AP) — El gobierno de Biden permitirá a Ucrania usar minas antipersona en la guerra contra Rusia.
Cash-strapped Bridgeport schools weigh layoffs amid $39M budget deficit
Bridgeport Public Schools budget chief is proposing to freeze the district’s spending and lay off several employees to help ...
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NYC police officer shot, suspect dead after shootout in Jamaica, Queens
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police killed a man in Queens on Tuesday evening after he shot at officers — hitting one in the leg — who were responding to reports of armed robberies in the area, ...
2 police officers shot in Louisville, Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two police officers were shot Tuesday night in Louisville, authorities said. The Louisville Metro Police Department said in a post on social media that the officers were shot in ...
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Federal wildlife officials review the removal of a bald eagle nest in Alabama
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Federal wildlife officials are reviewing the removal of a bald eagle nest at the site of a planned subdivision in the east Alabama city of Auburn following an outcry by some local ...
What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Education secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Linda McMahon has been a constant presence in Donald Trump's tumultuous orbit, serving in his first ...