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Wave-Shaped Designs Cut Building Wind Pressures Up to 60%
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Florida State University researchers found that wave-shaped walls and roofs on low-rise buildings can reduce peak hurricane-wind pressures near vulnerable corners by 40% to 60% in wind-tunnel tests. The design could offer engineers a way to improve wind resilience through building shape, alongside conventional measures such as stronger materials and rounded corners.
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Three US Campuses Hold, Plan October 7 Memorials
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Hillel groups at Syracuse, the University of Florida and Penn State marked the third anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks with memorials honoring victims through personal stories, prayers, candle lighting and other remembrance activities; Penn State also hosted a conversation with released hostage Omer Shem Tov. At Penn State, Students for Justice in Palestine held separate anniversary events, including a protest, film screening and vigil.
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Blacktip Sharks Detect Sounds 243 Feet Away
Science
— Sep 28, 2026
A Florida Atlantic University study found that free-swimming blacktip sharks can detect low-frequency sounds from nearly 250 feet away and turn away from their source. The findings provide rare evidence that sharks can sense and orient to distant sounds in their natural environment.
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Florida Universities Partner With ICE On Immigration Enforcement
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— Apr 11, 2025
The University of Florida (UF) has become the most recent university in the state to partner with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to collaborate on immigration enforcement on campus. A university…
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 6h
University of Florida Closes DEI Office, Halts ‘DEI-Focused Contracts’
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— Mar 1, 2024
The University of Florida is getting rid of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) office and employees. In a statement the university’s provost, Dr. Scott Angle, said, “To comply with the Florida Board of…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Florida Board Of Governors Rejects University President Who Ran DEI Giant
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— Jun 3, 2025
The Florida Board of Governors rejected former University of Michigan (UM) president Dr. Santa Ono on Tuesday as the University of Florida’s (UF’s) next president during a meeting in Orlando. Questioned by a 17-member…
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Florida Republicans Rail Against ‘DEI Acolyte’ University President Rubber Stamped By DeSantis Ahead Of Key Vote
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— Jun 3, 2025
Florida Republicans are speaking out against former University of Michigan (UM) president Dr. Santa Ono ahead of a vote on Tuesday to approve him to head the University of Florida (UF). During his time at the Michigan…
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‘Feel Scared to Go Out Into The World’: Israeli University Student in Florida Says of Ongoing Conflict With Hamas
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— Oct 17, 2023
An Israeli university student studying in Florida described how many of his Jewish and Israeli family members and friends in the United States “felt scared to go out into the world” in the aftermath of Hamas’ attack on…
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DeSantis Admin Orders Universities Remove Pro-Palestine Student Orgs for Openly Supporting ‘Terrorism’
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— Oct 25, 2023
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration ordered two major universities in Florida to remove Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapters from campus Wednesday, citing the organizations’ support for…
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Why lasting effectiveness starts with character, not technique
Covey argues that productivity and teamwork habits collapse under pressure unless they rest on examined character principles and a written personal mission.
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All DEI Positions Eliminated from University After State Law Kicks In
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— Mar 2, 2024
On Friday, the University of Florida announced it had shut down its Office of the Chief Diversity Officer, eliminated all Diversity, Equity and Inclusion positions and administrative appointments, and terminated…
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‘A Perfect Example’: Melania Trump Honored as 2020 Woman of Distinction by University in Florida
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— Jan 8, 2020
Palm Beach Atlantic University is honoring U.S. first lady Melania Trump as the Woman of Distinction of 2020. The university announced the first lady as its 2020 honoree, marking the first time a first lady has garnered…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Florida Toddler Dies After Doctor’s Decimal Point Error Leads to Fatal Overdose, Lawsuit Claims
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— Nov 13, 2025
A Florida mother is suing the University of Florida Health system after her 2-year-old son died from what she alleges was a devastating medical error — one that turned a lifesaving treatment into a fatal overdose…
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Man Passes Away On Florida Theme Park’s New Roller Coaster
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— Sep 19, 2025
A tragic incident has been reported at one of the newest theme parks in the world. A man in his 30s died Wednesday after riding a roller coaster at Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida, according to the Orange County…
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Biden Leads Trump in Florida as Majority of Respondents Disapprove of Federal Coronavirus Response
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— Apr 6, 2020
A new poll out of Florida could spell bad news for President Donald Trump’ s re-election chances. Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) leads Trump 46% to 40% in a University of North Florida (UNF) poll that was released…
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 7h
Florida Becomes Second State To Break American Bar Chokehold On Law Schools
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— Jan 19, 2026
Future lawyers in Florida are no longer required to attend a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), ending the “highly partisan” organization’s chokehold on universities as the nation’s sole law…
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Red State Universities Purge Gen Ed Courses Following Order To Step Away From ‘Woke Ideologies’
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— Oct 15, 2024
Florida’s public universities are purging general education courses that include “woke ideologies,” following a state law enacted by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Politico reported Monday. Hundreds of courses previously required…
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Trump-Appointed Judge Nixes Ron DeSantis’ Crackdown On ‘WOKE’ In Universities
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— Jul 8, 2026
A Trump-appointed judge ruled against part of Republican Florida Gov. Ron Desantis's "Stop WOKE Act" on Tuesday holding that it violates the First Amendment.
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Accidental Death Ruling Closes Case in Epic Universe Roller Coaster Tragedy
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— Dec 14, 2025
What began as a night of excitement at one of Florida’s newest theme parks ended in tragedy, and now the official investigation has come to a close. According to FOX Business , Orange County authorities have ruled the…
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Heartbreaking Update on College Football Coach Hit by Truck – His Life Will Never Be the Same
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— Apr 20, 2023
New details have emerged regarding the extensive injuries Dartmouth University head football coach Eugene “Buddy” Teevens suffered when struck last month by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Florida. Teevens…
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St. Vladimir Baptizes the Kievan Rus
Vladimir orders the baptism of his people in the Dnieper.
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Trump Speaks Out Against FSU Shooting; Vows to Protect 2nd Amendment
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— Apr 18, 2025
President Donald Trump placed the blame of the deadly shooting at Florida State University Thursday solely on shooter, not the weapon. Phoenix Ikner, the 20-year-old son of son of a sheriff’s deputy, is accused of…
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Using Face Shields or Valved Face Masks Alone Will Not Stop COVID-19 Spread: Study
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— Sep 2, 2020
A new study conducted by researchers at Florida Atlantic University sheds light on the ineffectiveness of face shields and valved face masks. Researchers filmed a video to highlight the use of a water and glycerin…
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Former Football Player Dies Suddenly at 25 After Suffering Cardiac Arrest While Jogging: ‘We’re Heartbroken’
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— Dec 13, 2022
Jack Hescock, who played college football for the University of Central Florida and Wisconsin, died Sunday according to his family The former tight end, who was 25, had suffered cardiac arrest while jogging earlier this…
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Caitlyn Jenner Issues Epic Judgment on Lia Thomas’ Swim Win, Get Ready for the Fireworks
Opinion
— Mar 25, 2022
The transgender movement has clearly gone too far when even a man in a dress can see how ridiculous it is. Transgender celebrity Caitlyn Jenner lauded Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for declaring University of Virginia…
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‘Don’t Turn This Into a Drinking Game’: Nikki Haley Says DeSantis’ Lies Will Leave Students ‘Wasted’
Reporting
— Jan 11, 2024
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley joked that students at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa would be “wasted” at the end of the debate due to the amount of lies told by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). During opening…
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 8h
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