South Africa Wants Charles to Give Back Cullinan Diamonds

 Posted on August 29, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  633 words  |  Martina Birk

The spotlight has once again fallen on the British monarchy’s crown jewels, this time as South Africa calls for the return of the world’s largest diamond. When Buckingham Palace announced in February that Camilla, Queen Consort, would not be crowned with the controversially-sourced Kohinoor diamond during King Charles III’s coronation on May 6, some lauded this as a diplomatic gesture. Many historians have pointed out that the 105-carat oval treasure was obtained via coercion of the 11-year-old emperor of the Sikhs, Maharaja Duleep Singh, in the 19th century. [Read More]

Sports Betting Apps Are Ensnaring College Students

 Posted on August 29, 2024  |  13 minutes  |  2609 words  |  Kelle Repass

When Evan Ozmat, a Ph.D. student in psychology at the University at Albany, first began counseling undergraduates about HIV and substance abuse, he expected to hear about their health issues. Instead, he heard about problem gambling. “Since the beginning of the project three years ago, students have brought up, unprompted, gambling,” Ozmat says. “We started asking about it in every appointment and everyone has something to say. It’s everywhere.” The majority of the gambling takes place on mobile phones, Ozmat says, largely—although not exclusively—on sports betting apps. [Read More]

Supa Strikas: This football comic was a favorite of Nigerian children in the 2000s

 Posted on August 29, 2024  |  8 minutes  |  1524 words  |  Martina Birk

For Shegs, the son of a late football legend, expectations are high. The plan is simple; win the cup, score some goals and hopefully convince everyone, including scouts from the team his father played for, that he can fill these big boots. Over the next couple of hours (or pages, depending on how you choose to look at it), Shegs scores a goal, faces intentional attacks by Aniekan and the opposing team and lifts the cup trophy. [Read More]

The Asthma Drug Xolair Can Drastically Reduce Food Allergies

 Posted on August 29, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1105 words  |  Billy Koelling

About 20 million people in the U.S.—including four million children—have food allergies. Now, there's a new way to reduce their risk of severe allergic reactions. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reports that the drug omalizumab, or Xolair, allows people with food allergies to tolerate higher doses of allergenic foods before developing a reaction after an accidental exposure. It also leads to milder reactions if they are exposed. [Read More]

The fabulous life of Justin Timberlake from Mickey Mouse Club to *NSYNC, movies, and solo stardo

 Posted on August 29, 2024  |  14 minutes  |  2803 words  |  Patria Henriques

Now 38 years old, Timberlake has an impressive resume: 10 Grammys, multiple starring film roles, a 3-year-old son, and a long career full of triumphs, controversies, and iconic moments. Here's a look back at Timberlake's eventful life and biggest achievements. ADVERTISEMENT Justin Timberlake was born on January 31, 1981 in Memphis, Tennessee. @justintimberlake/Instagram After his parents divorced when Timberlake was in kindergarten, he moved to Memphis with his mom, whom he often callshis " [Read More]

The Quadski Amphibious ATV Will Make You Feel Like a Real-Life James Bond

 Posted on August 29, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  374 words  |  Martina Birk

Gibbs As humans continue spread across the planet, we’re constantly on the lookout for new ways to move across it. And even outside of it. Right on the heels of Felix Baumgartner’s Sunday afternoon skydive from the oxygen-devoid stratosphere to the hard terrain of eastern New Mexico comes the thrilling news that we mere mortals can now jump from water to land without the need for multiple vehicles. Gibbs, a company deeply invested in the amphibious car industry, has unveiled their long-rumored creation, the Quadski. [Read More]

Trump overheard saying 'get me out of here' as he walked offstage during G-20 Summit photo-op

 Posted on August 29, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  201 words  |  Kelle Repass

Trump was onstage for a group photo Saturday before he shook hands with Argentinian President Mauricio Macri and walked off the stage, closely followed by an aide. A microphone then recorded the president, who was then off-camera, telling an aide "get me out of here." Trump eventually returned to take a group photo, marking the end of the two-day gathering of international leaders. ADVERTISEMENT Trump was slated to conduct critical talks at the closely watched summit, including a formal dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping during which he would address the burgeoning trade war between the two countries. [Read More]

Vivek Murthy Commencement Speech: "Live a Connected Life"

 Posted on August 29, 2024  |  15 minutes  |  3178 words  |  Kelle Repass

Good evening, Wildcats. [APPLAUSE] President [Ann Weaver] Hart, esteemed deans, faculty and staff, friends and family, and most of all, graduates of the Class of 2016. [APPLAUSE] It is an honor to be with you as you mark such a special milestone in your lives. I know that you worked hard to get to this day wrestling with exams, papers, endless reading and countless labs. But you have finally made thanks to people who supported you, a lot of coffee and likely more than a few Highland burritos. [Read More]

What a Muslim American Learned from Zionists

 Posted on August 29, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  782 words  |  Tandra Barner

How probable is it to get ardent Zionists and pro-Palestinians to not just talk to one another, but love and respect one another? Not likely. That’s why the Shalom Hartman Institute launched a controversial but groundbreaking program to bring American Muslim thought and civic leaders to Jerusalem for a year-long fellowship. For many, the program was a hard sell given sensitivities and loyalties on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. [Read More]

What Happened on March 28, 1959

 Posted on August 29, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  87 words  |  Tandra Barner

Historical Events 11 days after Tibet uprising, China dissolves Tibet's government & installs Panchen Lama Famous Birthdays Petra Delhees, Swiss tennis star, born in Aarau, Switzerland Todd Curtis, American actor (Capitol, Skip-Young & Restless), born in Detroit, Michigan About March 28, 1959 Day of the Week: Saturday How Long Ago? 65 years, 4 months and 29 days Leap Year: No Music Charts #1 Song: Venus - Frankie Avalon #1 Song: Side Saddle - Russ Conway Get Our Daily Email [Read More]