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Japan鈥檚 Crackdown on ‘Shiny’ Names Sparks Cultural Reflection
In a move that鈥檚 turning heads both in Japan and abroad, the Japanese government is reportedly cracking down on so-called 鈥渟hiny鈥 names, unconventional names often inspired by pop culture references like 鈥淧ikachu鈥 or 鈥淣ike鈥 given to newborns. While some see…
5 Tips to Protect Your Health and Prepare for Worsening Air Conditions
The smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires is reaching many regions within the U.S., including as far south as Georgia. Air quality is deteriorating in the Midwest, Great Lakes and Northeast, prompting health advisories in many cities. In Canada,…
Expert Available to Discuss DOD Acceptance of Qatari Jet
If you’re a reporter covering the U.S. Department of Defense’s acceptance of a luxury jet from Qatar, Alex Wagner, adjunct professor at 黑料不打烊’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, is available for interviews. Please see his comments below….
Historian Offers Insight on Papal Transition and Legacy
As the Roman Catholic Church begins a new chapter under Pope Leo XIV, historians and scholars are helping the public interpret the significance of this moment. Among them is Margaret Susan Thompson, professor of history in the Maxwell School of…
From Policy to Practice: How AI is Shaping the Future of Education
President Trump recently signed an executive order focusing on educational opportunities surrounding artificial intelligence. Among other things, it establishes a task force to promote AI-related education and tools in the classroom. That is a major area of focus for Dr….
V-E Day: The End of WWII in Europe, 80 Years Later
This week marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day, when Nazi Germany formally surrendered to Allied forces on May 8, 1945, bringing an end to World War II in Europe. While it signaled the collapse of Hitler鈥檚…
Hendricks Chapel Reflects on the Legacy of Pope Francis
If you need an expert to discuss the legacy of Pope Francis, you may want to consider 黑料不打烊 Catholic Father Gerry Waterman, OFM Conv., or The Rev. Brian E. Konkol, Ph.D., vice president and dean of Hendricks Chapel. He…
Diving Deep Into the Fluoride Debate
Fluoride in drinking water has become a highly charged topic in recent weeks. In March, Utah became the first state to prohibit the addition of fluoride to the state’s public water systems, a move praised by U.S. Health Secretary Robert…
Dire Wolves Resurrected? Bioethics Expert Questions the Reality of “De-Extinction” Amid Genetic Engineering Milestone
It鈥檚 a headline sure to grab a reader鈥檚 attention 鈥 after thousands of years of extinction, a biotechnology company claims it has brought back the dire wolf through genetic engineering. But is this milestone truly 鈥渄e-extinction,鈥 and what are some…
What the tariffs will mean politically
After the sweeping tariffs were unveiled on April 2 on nearly all United States trading partners, the impact on the stock market was felt immediately, but how would this impact the political parties in the coming elections? Political Science Professor…