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(CNN) – A recent cancer report reveals a consistent decline in overall U.S. mortality from 2001 to 2022. While men's diagnosis rates dropped until 2013 and stabilized until 2021, women's rates have steadily risen since 2003. The COVID-19 pandemic c...
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In 2025, the American Council of Education modified the criteria for attaining the prestigious Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification. To qualify, universities now need to confer a minimum of 70 research doctoral degrees annually and invest at lea...
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As national discussions intensify around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education, many universities are reducing or dismantling these programs. Such measures, including staff layoffs like those at the University of Michigan, foster...
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Power is a longstanding concept, manifesting in various achievements like educational accolades, property acquisition, entrepreneurship, and political participation. However, those wielding influence often disconnect from average Americans facing fin...
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Claudia Schrader has been officially named the eighth president of York College in Queens, New York, following a four-month interim term. A member of the City University of New York System, York College educates nearly 6,000 undergraduates, with Afri...
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Nashville's NDOT, in collaboration with Nashville Connector, invites residents to enjoy complimentary train rides on April 25 for the 11th annual 'Ticket to Ride' event. The WeGo Star train will operate fare-free from Riverfront Station to Donelson S...
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Prioritize your health. Engage in wellness habits—consume nutritious foods, take vitamins, and stay hydrated, all while maintaining hygiene. Your well-being can sometimes feel beyond your control, as highlighted in Bridgett M. Davis's poignant memoir...
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Recent research by Amanda Hernández at Stateline reveals a troubling surge in youth gun fatalities, especially among Black children. Analyzing CDC mortality data from 2019 to 2023, firearm deaths for those 17 and under rose nearly 50%. In 2023, 11.7...
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Gayle King remains resolute amidst the backlash over her involvement in Blue Origin's pioneering all-female space expedition. In a recent interview with Extra, she encouraged detractors to delve deeper before forming opinions, questioning, “Have y...
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Holly Robinson Peete, a longstanding advocate and mother of a son with autism, challenged Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s misleading assertions regarding the condition. During a news conference, Kennedy labeled autism a “disease” and alarmingly attributed it...
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New reports indicate that Phoenix Ikner, suspected in the fatal Florida State University shooting that claimed two lives and injured six, was entrenched in local law enforcement culture and espoused White supremacist beliefs. A former peer voiced ala...
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Denise Whisenhunt has been nominated as the future president of Fresno City College in California, pending board of trustees' approval, with her tenure set to commence in July. Serving over 25,000 students, the college has a 5 percent Black student d...
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A dazzling sea of gold enveloped Gainbridge Fieldhouse as 17,274 spirited fans applauded the Indiana Pacers, who triumphed over the Milwaukee Bucks 117-98 in Game 1 of their playoff series on April 19. Pascal Siakam led with 25 points, complemented b...
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In the United States, Black Americans account for only 5 percent of participants in clinical trials, primarily due to skepticism towards the medical system, which skews research findings and intensifies racial healthcare inequalities. A recent Harvar...
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What constitutes a democracy? In today’s charged political environment, terms like “oligarchy” and “fascism” are ubiquitous yet seldom elaborated upon. To clarify these concepts, the Recorder presents definitions and instances of commonly encountere...