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☆ Emily Calandrelli, 100th woman in space, refuses to bow to ‘small men on the internet’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Lex Harvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN has reached out to Blue Origin for comment. Blue OriginFriday’s mission was Blue Origin’s ninth human spaceflight on the rocket used for space tourism. Upon landing safely at Blue Origin’s launch site in West Texas, Calandrelli compared seeing Earth from space for the first time to motherhood. Calandrelli said she was crying on the flight home from the mission because of the online reaction and texting her “space sisters” for advice. As she was getting off the flight, Calandrelli said the Southwest flight attendant recognized her and whispered, “don’t let them dull your shine.”“I felt an immediate sense of camaraderie with her, with all women,” Calandrelli said.

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☆ University of Texas System announces free tuition for students whose families earn $100K or less
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The University of Texas System announced Wednesday it will expand its free tuition program for lower-income families to include all families making $100,000 or less a year. The free tuition for undergraduate students will begin in the fall of 2025 and will cover tuition and fees. “The combination of these actions today will ensure that average student debt at UT academic institutions continues to decline. UT System Chancellor James B. Milliken said in a statement: “Across UT institutions, enrollment is growing, and student debt is declining, indicating success in both access and affordability. Further, families with an income below $100,000 will have tuition as well as housing, dining fees and allowances for books and personal expenses covered.

Persons: James B, Milliken, ”, Sally Kornbluth, Don’t Organizations: University of Texas System, Regents, UT, UT Austin, Texas, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT Locations: U.S

Learn moreWe're just a week away from the busiest online shopping day of the year, and the best early Black Friday clothing deals are already well underway. So, let's get into it: here are the best Black Friday deals (thus far) on clothes, shoes, and more for you and everyone on your list. The best Black Friday shoe dealsWhen you shop for shoes from department stores like Nordstrom or Zappos early, you'll find a daily rotation of new styles leading up to Black Friday. We've also scouted comfortable walking shoes, cozy clogs, and a discount on some of the best flats we've tested. Check out our roundup of all of the best Black Friday deals.

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☆ I've been covering Prime Day for years — here are 35 deals that are more than 50% off, which is my threshold for a great discount
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Lauren Savoie | Sally Kaplan | Deputy Executive Editor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

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Learn moreAmazon Prime Day has become a massive shopping event with deals similar to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Early Amazon Prime Day 2024 Quicklinks Amazon devices : Save on Fire TV sticks, Echo Show displays, and more. The best Amazon Prime Day deals on men's clothing and shoesLevi's Men's Trucker Jacket $50.39 $89.50 Save 44% The Levi's Trucker Jacket is the quintessential denim jacket. Yes, Amazon has great deals on clothes and shoes year-round, but we've seen significantly lower prices during shopping holidays like Prime Day. Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

Persons: it's, we've, Ralph Lauren, Heusen, Anne Klein, Levi's Organizations: Business, Amazon, Sports, Adidas

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Self-cleaning featureThe Braun Series 7 has a charging base that doubles as a cleaning stand. The biggest improvement in the design is the new 360° Flex Head shaver, which contours to the curves of your face and neck. You can read my full review of the Braun Series 9 here. Whether you like a completely clean shave or neatly trimmed facial hair, you can achieve your desired style with it. I recommend the Braun Series 7 (7071cc) to anyone looking to buy their first electric shaver or to upgrade from an older shaver, even if it's the previous Series 7 model.

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Our top pick for buying online contacts is 1-800 Contacts; this company offers an easy-to-use online shop and has over 250 brands to choose from. We also recommend GlassesUSA; we're big fans of GlassesUSA for prescription eyewear, and its contacts store is just as convenient, offering a variety of brand choices at affordable prices. To help you shop, we researched, tested, and rounded up the best places to buy contacts online, from major retailers that offer mainstream brands to smaller startups. Whether you want a yearly supply or prefer smaller quantities to alternate between glasses, these are the most dependable places to order from. If you're also shopping for prescription eyewear, these are best places to buy glasses online using insurance.

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☆ These scientists want to safeguard Earth’s species by cryogenically preserving them on the moon
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —A group of scientists has devised a plan to safeguard Earth’s species in a cryogenic biorepository on the moon. In order to reach the required temperatures on earth, a supply of liquid nitrogen, electricity and human staff are required. To reduce this risk, Hagedorn and the team thought about how cryopreservation could be achieved passively, which is impossible on Earth, and alighted on the moon. “We aren’t saying what if the Earth fails – if the Earth is biologically destroyed this biorepository won’t matter,” Hagedorn said in the statement. Sally Keith, a senior lecturer in Marine Biology at Lancaster University, who was not involved in the research, had similar concerns.

Persons: Norway Lise Aserud, NTB Scanpix, ”, Mary Hagedorn, Hagedorn, ” Hagedorn, Rob Brooker, James Hutton, ” Brooker, Sally Keith Organizations: CNN, Smithsonian, BioScience, Reuters, Conservation Biology Institute, James, James Hutton Institute, Lancaster University Locations: Svalbard, Norway, Scotland

The best Prime Day deals are the ones that let you fill a need in your life while saving a few bucks. Read on for our editor's personal picks from this year's sale, and catch the remaining sales in our main Prime Day deals hub. Amazon Prime Day deals our experts bought themselvesI'm moving from a huge home in Kansas to a tiny apartment in New York City. I used Prime Day as an opportunity to downsize to a smaller model that was recommended by our air fryer expert. Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for more.

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While he suffered in wet running shoes all day, a few of the guides around him were wearing Teva sandals. In the last 30 years, Paigen's take on the sport sandal, Chaco, has become a cult favorite among outdoor adventurers worldwide. With the sandal design finalized, all that was left to decide was a name. AdvertisementTaking a closer look at the Chaco Z/1 Classic SandalChaco now sells many different sandal styles. For years I was firmly against wearing sandals, but I've softened my stance recently.

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☆ Student protesters facing disciplinary action may also deal with financial setbacks
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

NYPD officers in riot gear enter Columbia University's encampment as they evict a building that had been barricaded by pro-Palestinian student protesters in Los Angeles, United States on April 30, 2024. Shay Horse | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesStudents can lose housing and morePro-Palestine protesters locked arms after several demonstrators knocked fences down and opened the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) encampment back to student protesters during the demonstration. Rallies and protest camps persist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus as student demonstrators demand divestment from Israeli military ties. Federal loan bills could come earlierSuspended or expelled students may also get their federal student loan bills sooner than they expected, Kantrowitz said. If a suspension ends and a student returns to college before the six months, their grace period should reset, Kantrowitz said.

Persons: Shay Horse, Sally Kornbluth, Vincent Ricci, Martin Stolar, Kantrowitz, Ellen Granberg Organizations: Palestinian, Getty, Palestine, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT, CNBC, George Washington University, American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, Indiana University, U.S . Department of Education Locations: Los Angeles, United States, Kresge, New York, Gaza

☆ M.I.T. Will No Longer Require Diversity Statements for Hiring Faculty
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Anemona Hartocollis | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology said on Monday that it would no longer require candidates applying for faculty positions to write diversity statements, which have been denounced by conservatives and free-speech advocates as forcing a kind of ideological conformity. In their statements, generally a page-long, candidates were required to explain how they would enhance the university’s commitment to diversity. Such statements have become enshrined in faculty hiring at many elite public and private universities, as well as in corporate life. Academics have defended them as necessary in judging whether a faculty member can reach out to an increasingly diverse student body. In announcing the change, M.I.T.’s president, Sally Kornbluth, said diversity statements constituted a form of compelled speech that do not work.

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☆ How we test, review, and recommend products
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Insider Reviews Team | Les Shu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Janelle LeesonBelow is a sampling of some of the core products and services the Reviews team tests. Reporters enlist their cats, dogs, and other pets to help test products, while pet health articles are medically reviewed by veterinarians and supported by expert interviews. Insider Reviews' health articles are medically reviewed by doctors and other health professionals, and supported by expert interviews. Molly Allen/InsiderThe Reviews team tests products the way people would use them in everyday life. In addition to our in-house and freelance testers, we also have an internal council of volunteers and freelancers who help us test products and offer additional perspectives.

Persons: Janelle Leeson, Antonio Villas, Sally Kaplan, Molly Allen, James Brains, Erin Brains, Amir Ismael Organizations: Business Insider's Service Journalism, Tech, Samsung, Boas, Health

So when the Rag & Bone sweatpant jeans started blowing up, we were immediately influenced to see for ourselves if they lived up to their promise. Sally Kaplan/Gabrielle Chase/Business InsiderThe wide-leg sweatpant jeans are slightly baggy with a high-rise waist and 31.5-inch inseam. Gabrielle Chase/Business InsiderThe Rag & Bone sweatpant jeans are truly as soft as sweats, and I understand the comparison with jeggings. AdvertisementIf you're as passionate about comfort as we are, the Rag & Bone sweatpant jeans are worth it. Once you've tried them, you'll likely have a tough time ever putting on real jeans again.

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☆ House Speaker Mike Johnson calls for Columbia president's ousting, echoing a familiar and effective threat
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

House Speaker Mike Johnson wants Columbia University's President out. Johnson and other House Republicans have criticized her handling of campus protests and antisemitism. AdvertisementHouse Speaker Mike Johnson wants Columbia University's president to resign, calling her "inept" and "weak." "This president, Shafik, is shown to be a very weak, inept leader. They cannot even guarantee the safety of Jewish students?

Persons: Mike Johnson, Johnson, —, Israel's, UPenn, Claudine Gay, UPenn's Elizabeth Magill, Sally Kornbluth, Hugh Hewitt, it's, They're, Shafik, Harvard's Claudine Gay, they've, shouldn't, Anthony D'Esposito, Yuda Drizin Organizations: Columbia, Republicans, Service, Harvard, MIT, NYPD, Palestinian, NY Republican, The Washington, Columbia Jewish, Washington Post Locations: Israel, Gaza, America, Columbia

☆ Live Updates: Columbia’s President to Testify in Antisemitism Hearing
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Sharon Otterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

From left, Claudine Gay, president of Harvard University; M. Elizabeth Magill, president of Penn; Pamela Nadell, a professor at American University; and Sally Kornbluth, president of M.I.T., at a congressional hearing in December. When Nemat Shafik, the president of Columbia University, was asked to appear before Congress to testify about antisemitism on college campuses in December, she cited a scheduling conflict and said she could not attend. The president of the University of Pennsylvania, M. Elizabeth Magill, resigned four days after her appearance at the hearing, where she delivered evasive answers about campus antisemitism. Harvard’s president, Claudine Gay, similarly gave vague responses and faced fierce backlash for weeks up to her resignation in January. Lawyers who prepare clients to testify before Congress said that while there are risks to not appearing, it is always an option.

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Learn moreNearly every day that I carry Senreve's Maestra bag, I get stopped by someone on the sidewalk or the train. The easy transition also comes in handy for the days when you just want to switch up your look between shoulder bag, top-handle bag, and backpack. SenreveAll three sizes of the bag, the Maestra (from $945), Midi Maestra (from $845), and Mini Maestra (from $745) have the same capacity to transition from bag to backpack. A few years back, if you had ever told me that I'd be singing the praises of an $945 bag, I'd think you were nuts. So let me say this: the Maestra bag is a luxury, but it's one that you will get tons of use out of.

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☆ Columbia's president managed to avoid the missteps of other elite colleges in heated congressional grilling
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Nemat "Minouche" Shafik, Columbia's president, appeared before the Republican-led House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Wednesday. But there was a big difference between what those presidents said at their hearing and what Shafik said at hers. Related storyHarvard President Claudine Gay answered with, "It can be, depending on the context," while MIT President Sally Kornbluth said, "I have not heard calling for the genocide for Jews on our campus." In a similarly soft response, UPenn's president Elizabeth Magill responded, "If the speech turns into conduct, it can be harassment." AdvertisementIn Wednesday's hearing, Shafik also commented on a few controversial professors.

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When we saw Everlane's new collection, the messages in our style team's Slack group started flying. As always with Everlane, the thing that took us aback was how brilliantly they executed a collection that turns trendy pieces into ultra-practical staples. But this drop absolutely nailed it by releasing our favorite pieces in organic colors like sage green, sandy brown, and oyster white. Ashley Phillips, former style editor, reviewed Everlane's ReKnit mules and wrote: "This is my first pair of Everlane shoes with the brand's ReKnit material, and I love it! I really like that these mules have a cushioned footbed and a low, sturdy block heel that's easy to wear all day."

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With freezing temperatures as the norm for this time of year, we tested a few pairs of the Fireside Denim. AdvertisementAmir's review of DUER Fireside Denim SlimDUER's Fireside Denim can be cuffed without revealing a bright red or plaid material like other fleece-lined jeans. — Amir Ismael, style editor, Insider ReviewsAdvertisementBrandt's review of DUER Fireside Denim SlimIn addition to being warm, DUER Fireside Denim is water resistant. — Brandt Ranj, former associate editorAdvertisementDavid's review of DUER Fireside Denim Relaxed TaperThe fleece material lines the entire interior of the Fireside Denim. Unlike with other flannel-lined pants or jeans I've tried on before, you don't feel the bulk of a ton of extra material with these.

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☆ Ackman, Musk, Trump and How the Rich Convert Their Wealth Into Power - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( William D. Cohan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Bill Ackman, the billionaire hedge fund manager, is an annoying and persistent contrarian. Whether you think Mr. Ackman is a billionaire blowhard or a courageous iconoclast, he is part of a paradigm shift in social media, where rich people are increasingly able to convert financial capital into social capital. He’s hardly even the first or most outrageous beneficiary of this unfortunate reality: That distinction probably belongs to his fellow billionaires Donald Trump and Elon Musk, who, like Mr. Ackman, have also discovered that unfiltered, limitless social media platforms are heaven for those with unconventional opinions and God complexes. But why do wealthy people like Mr. Ackman make such a fuss on X, posting lengthy diatribe after lengthy diatribe? He wants to reach the public, a public that doesn’t enjoy the same freedoms on social media that he does.

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☆ The Campus Wars Aren’t About Gender … Are They?
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-28 | by ( Kate Zernike | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In the first weeks of the war between Israel and Hamas, Nancy Andrews read about American college presidents under fire and something nagged at her. Why, she wondered, did it seem like so many of those presidents were women? The vast majority — 80 percent — were against universities led by women, even though just 30 percent of colleges and universities nationwide have female presidents. Of the seven complaints filed in the weeks after the war began, all were seeking investigations of schools led by women. “Four women presidents, all new in their roles, far too new to have shaped the culture on their campuses, called before Congress?

Persons: Nancy Andrews, Andrews, Elizabeth Magill, Claudine Gay, Sally Kornbluth, Dr, “ Organizations: Duke Medical School, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Republicans, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Locations: Israel, Columbia

BOSTON (AP) — Harvard University has shed fresh light on the ongoing investigation into plagiarism accusations against former president Claudine Gay, including that an independent body recommended a broader review after substantiating some of the complaints. In a letter Friday to a congressional committee, Harvard said it learned of the plagiarism allegations against its first Black female president on Oct. 24 from a New York Post reporter. The school reached out to several authors whom Gay is accused of plagiarizing and none objected to her language, it said. Harvard then appointed the independent body, which focused on two of Gay's articles published in 2012 and 2017. The House committee announced days later that it would investigate the policies and disciplinary procedures at Harvard, MIT and Penn.

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When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWith more companies calling their employees back into the office, you may have realized that you own less business-casual attire than you thought. Even if you're still on your work-from-home grind most days, looking the part of a professional with the best men's workwear brands can be a major factor in having a productive work day. Here we've gathered our favorite places to shop online for the best cheap men's work clothes. We recommend Indochino for their made-to-measure suits, blazers, and button-downs you can customize to fit you to a T. And for an affordable bundle on work pants, Dockers is currently offering 2 pairs for $79.

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