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July 25, 2023

New California Law Covers 100% of College Costs for Foster Youth

Financing higher education is a challenge for most U.S. students, but it can be particularly difficult for those in foster care. A new law in California seeks to change the circumstances of over 60,000 foster youth by covering the entire cost of college—from tuition to housing—at any UC, Cal State, or California community college.

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Astronomy

July 25, 2023

ESO Unveils Incredible Photo Revealing How Giant Planets Are Formed

The European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT)

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Entertainment

July 25, 2023

Jamie Lee Curtis Congratulates Lindsay Lohan On the Birth of Her Son: “I’ve Become a Movie Grandmother”

Twenty years after the film Freaky Friday hit theaters, its costars still share a special bond.

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Good News

July 25, 2023

Scuba Diver Recovers Woman’s Lost $9,500 Wedding Ring From the Bottom of a Lake

Retrieving a lost ring from a lake sounds like looking for a needle in haystack. Luckily, this seemingly impossible task turned out to be a successful rescue mission for one skilled scuba diver. After a woman named Jennie lost her wedding ring while she was swimming with her family in Bass Lake, California, she reached out for help.

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Entertainment

July 25, 2023

Stanley Tucci Prepares Delicious Italian Dinner for ‘Oppenheimer’ Star Robert Downey Jr.

There's nothing like the taste of a home-cooked meal. And a dinner prepared by friends? Even better.

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Books

July 24, 2023

18 Books That Capture the Magic and History of New York City

New York City is a special place.

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Impressionism

July 24, 2023

How This Claude Monet Painting Sparked the Impressionist Movement

Today, Impressionism remains one of the most popular and prevalent types of painting. Considered the catalyst of modern art, the Impressionist genre has played a pivotal role in art history, with its influence evident in a range of artistic practices. Having left such an important legacy, you may be wondering what could have set such a monumental movement in motion.

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Entertainment

July 24, 2023

Jamie Foxx Shares Video Update Following Health Scare Earlier This Year

After a health scare in April, actor Jamie Foxx seems to be on the way to recovery.

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Sports

July 24, 2023

Magic Johnson Gets Teary-Eyed as He Makes History by Becoming an NFL Team Owner

Magic Johnson is once again making history by becoming a minority owner of the Washington Commanders. The $6.

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Cats

July 24, 2023

Zebby the Support Cat Who “Hears” for Deaf Owner Wins National UK Prize

Cats have a reputation for being aloof and even a little naughty, but one particular feline in the UK is defying these preconceptions. Zebby, a 2-year-old black and white cat, supports his deaf owner by alerting her of noises. If the phone or the doorbell rings, Zebby taps his human to let her know. Now, this commendable behavior has earned him the Cats Protection's National Cat of the Year award.

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