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August 3, 2022

RIP Nichelle Nichols: Celebrating the Activist and Actress Who Played Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek’

Some stars shine brighter than others. In the 1960s, Nichelle Nichols was a luminary of the small screen, gracing households around the country as Lieutenant Uhura of the U.S.S. Enterprise on the beloved TV series Star Trek. But more than just a talented actress and singer, Nichols was an inspiring icon as a Black woman starring in a prominent role on a hit series.

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August 1, 2022

Johnny Depp Debuts His First Art Collection, Makes $3.6 Million “Almost Immediately”

Actor Johnny Depp can now add “multi-million dollar-selling artist” to his résumé.

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July 25, 2022

New Poll Finds Most Americans Support NASA’s $10B Investment in James Webb Space Telescope

Were you enamored by the James Webb Space Telescope’s image of the glistening Carina Nebula?

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July 25, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Just Proved it Can Find Signs of Life on Other Planets

There have been many incredible images released this month from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), showcasing how much has improved since Hubble. In addition to photos, there has also been some remarkable data released. Of all these dazzling findings, one of the most extraordinary discoveries is the detection of life on exoplanets. Finding life outside of our own little world has been a never-ending journey for humankind.

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July 22, 2022

69 Experts Agree Climate Change and Political Conflicts Are Top Threats to Global Food Security

We all know that the world is facing a climate crisis.

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July 18, 2022

UK Cinema Offers Free Entry To Red-Haired People To Cool Off Indoors Amid National Heat Wave

On July 18 and 19, parts of the UK are anticipated to experience extreme heat, with temperatures reaching up to...

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July 15, 2022

4,000 Beagles Rescued From Virginia Research Facility Will Be Up for Adoption

After a seven-month-long investigation into a research facility in Virginia, 4,000 beagles have been rescued. Now, however, the challenge is to transfer all of the dogs to shelters across the U.S., give them proper care, and place them in safe and loving homes.

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July 8, 2022

Explorers Have Discovered the World’s Deepest Shipwreck 22,621 Feet Under the Sea

Humans may have summited Earth's highest peak and touched ground on the Moon, but we've still got a lot to...

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June 28, 2022

Here Are 17 Companies Stepping Up To Help Women Access Reproductive Healthcare

When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, it also changed the landscape of healthcare for women around the country.

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June 27, 2022

Powerful Signs Protesting the Overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court

On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark decision that protected a woman's right to abortion on a federal level for nearly 50 years. As a result, abortion access has reverted back to the decision of individual states, placing abortion access at risk for millions of Americans. There are 13 states (Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming)

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