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February 13, 2025

UMass Will Give $10K to Student Who Made Half-Court Shot After Insurance Company Denies Prize

Skill contests at sporting events are a great way to keep fans entertained during down times. Often sponsored and offering lavish prizes, these entertaining challenges demand somewhat outrageous feats from participating fans. That's why, when a student named Noah Lee aced a series of complicated shots for a $10,000 prize at a UMass women's basketball game, he made headlines around the world.

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February 7, 2025

FireAid Benefit Concert Raises Over $1 Million To Rebuild LA After Wildfires

Last monthโ€™s devastating LA wildfires led to over 16,000 homes and buildings being reduced to ash, leaving many families without shelter. In the aftermath, a wave of support emerged, with initiatives like GoFundMe pages, free meal distributions, and even artistic contributions aimed at helping those affected. On January 30, the FireAid benefit concert brought people together to support LAโ€™s recovery effortsโ€”and it has already raised an incredible $1 million.

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February 3, 2025

Split Photos Highlight the Stark Disparities Between War and Comfort Across the World

One of the most effective ways to highlight a disparity is through juxtaposition. Istanbul-based artist UฤŸur GallenkuลŸ has proven himself a master of this technique. For years, GallenkuลŸ has captured parallel universes through his digital collages, juxtaposing photojournalistic imagery with scenes of idyllic lives. In a single image, the artist combines devastating photographs of famine and war with those of luxury and consumerism.

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