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Luna Moth Wings Deflect Bat Attacks

Spinning tails on the moths' wingtips scramble bats' echolocation signals to keep the moths from being eaten




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A Wild Turkey Dust Bathing in New York

Regular dust bathing removes pest and parasites and keeps the wild bird's iridescent feathers in top condition. (Credit: Carla Rhodes)




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These 3,000-Year-Old Arrowheads Are Pivotal Clues in the Mystery of 'Europe's Oldest Known Battlefield'

While no written records exist, new research has illuminated key details of the battle fought in northern Germany during the 13th century B.C.E.




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These Giant, Vest-Wearing Sniffer Rats Could Help Combat the Illegal Wildlife Trade, Scientists Say

Researchers trained African giant pouched rats to detect commonly smuggled items, including rhino horns and elephant tusks




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Watch Vampire Bats Run on a Tiny Treadmill to Shed Light on Their Blood-Fueled Metabolism

In a rare technique among mammals, the bats burn proteins from blood, rather than carbs or fat, to power their pursuits of prey, according to a new study




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Bionic 'Pilots' Compete for the Gold at the Cybathlon

In the international competition, people with physical disabilities put state-of-the-art devices to the test as they race to complete the tasks of everyday life




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This Female Civil War Soldier Participated in the Bloodiest Battle in American History and Spied on the South—or Did She?

Historians say that Sarah Emma Edmonds exaggerated many aspects of her wartime experiences. Still, she bravely served in the Union Army, becoming one of hundreds of women who fought in the conflict in secret




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Step inside the Saint John batik art studio of Alheri Bingi

Alheri Bingi moved to Canada from Lagos four years ago. Noticing a lack of representation of her Nigerian culture, Bingi started creating batik textile art using authentic African fabric.




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Cavalry FC to battle against Hamilton's Forge FC for Canadian Premier League championship

Calgary's Cavalry FC could win its first Canadian Premier League championship on Saturday when it takes on Hamilton's Forge FC in front of a home crowd at ATCO field.



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Saskatchewan Huskies head coach Scott Flory after losing a defensive battle to provincial rival

It was only the second time the Saskatchewan Huskies and the Regina Rams have met in the Hardy Cup championship game. This time it was the Rams coming out on top 19-14. Huskies head coach Scott Flory says there were too many turnovers and too many plays left on the field after a hard fought game.




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Saskatoon woman charged after allegedly damaging 14 cars, trucks, SUVs with baseball bat

A Saskatoon woman is accused of damaging multiple vehicles and assaulting a man with a baseball bat on Nov. 11.



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Battle of the Russian superstars at Rostelecom Cup

That Figure Skating Show previews the final Grand Prix stop of the season. The Russian skaters are expected to dominate, but the biggest showdown is in the women's event.




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How a resolution at the B.C. Law Society became a debate about residential school denialism

A recent request to change the wording in a mandatory Indigenous intercultural course for lawyers in British Columbia led to a debate over whether the changes amounted to residential school denialism. 




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Wild-card debate ramps up ahead of Scotties Tournament of Hearts

The oft-discussed wild-card setup at the national championships took centre stage again Monday with the release of updated rankings that appeared to determine the play-in game matchup at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.



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SolidWorks Helps Design that Matters Create Low-Cost, Low Maintenance Infant Incubator for Third World

Non-Profit Cooperative Assembled Virtual Team to Prove $1,000 Incubator Was Possible, Safe, and Reliable




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SolidWorks Software Helps Transform Bathroom into Design-Inspired Retreat

With SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Software, DECOLAV Accelerates and Coordinates Global Design of Luxury Bathrooms




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Norway designers use SolidWorks software to create womb-like incubator

Quiet, cozy dome solves problems identified by working pediatric professionals




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Battery problems threaten the iPhone Slim and iPhone Fold

A new rumor claims that both Apple and Samsung are having difficulty making thinner batteries, thereby limiting just how thin phones like the expected iPhone 17 Slim can be.


Renders of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look like

What's currently rumored to be called the iPhone 17 Slim is believed to be an iPhone with a 6.6-inch screen, and to be significantly thinner than regular iPhones. Just how thin has not been known, but a new rumor says battery problems may mean it can be no less than 6mm.

The rumor comes from yeux1122, who has a mixed track record — most recently claiming the Apple Ring project is still on, and regularly if erroneously claiming that there will be a 2TB version of the Pro iPhone models.


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The Malagasy church takes up the baton

The vision of OM Madagascar is to partner with the Malagasy Church in every ministry. This vision is being realised in Manakara.




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A blessed batch of cookies

Even a simple thing like baking Christmas cookies can lead to an opportunity for sharing the gospel message.




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Combatting Urban Teacher Turnover

Why do bright young teachers leave urban schools? What will it take to keep them there?




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Texas Cheerleaders Take Religious Message Battle to State Supreme Court

A group of Texas high school cheerleaders filed a petition with the state Supreme Court over an ongoing dispute about the display of banners with religious messages at high school football games.




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News24 Business | Dynasties battle to lead Mauritius with democracy out of favour

As 1 million people head to cast ballots, the election results are likely to be announced on Monday.




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PSU-LV criminal justice adjunct named Pennsylvania Probation Officer of the Year

Penn State Lehigh Valley criminal justice program adjunct instructor Corallys Fernandez's work in the juvenile probation field was recently recognized on a state level.




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Should Schools Suspend Sports? The Debate Is Getting More Tense

In some districts with all-remote learning, high school athletes are still on the field. And in some states, political leaders are getting heat for canceling school sports.




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Vouchers Expansion Battle Will Be Fought at Arizona Polls

A ballot measure to expand the state's eligibility for so-called education savings account is contentious and confusing.




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Fierce Debate as DeVos Weighs Schools' Obligations to Students With Disabilities

Amid coronavirus-related school closures, advocates worry Education Secretary Betsy DeVos may waive requirements of special education law if Congress signs off. Schools say it's difficult to meet some requirements during the pandemic.




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News24 Business | Lottoland wins round in battle against Google in South Africa

The Competition Tribunal issued an interim order that should allow online betting platform Lottoland access to Google Ads.




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News24 Business | Motsepe's SOLA Group wins first round in Renergen rights battle

An application to suspend development of the solar farm has been rejected, but another seeking more permanent relief is yet to be decided on.




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News24 Business | PODCAST | SA Money Report: The oil mother lode and the battle off SA's shores

This week, SA Money Report drills down into the 'game changing' oil find off the coast of Namibia, and how this factors into the recent court battles over seismic blasting on the SA West Coast.




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Active Shooter Drills in Schools: Harmful or Helpful? The Debate Rages On

The National Education Association, the American Federation of Teachers, and Everytown for Gun Safety are recommending in a new report that schools stop using active shooter drills that are either unannounced or simulate gun violence.




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DSHA Celebrates Grand Opening of Splash Laundromat, Presents DDD Rebate Check

GEORGETOWN – Governor John Carney, Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi, local legislators, town officials and members of the business community celebrated the grand opening of Splash Laundromat on Friday and presented a Downtown Development Districts (DDD) rebate check in the amount of $457,997 to owners Enrique and Veronica Nunez. The Nunezes […]



  • Delaware State Housing Authority
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Flipped Classrooms May Exacerbate Student Achievement Gaps. Here's How

Flipped classrooms have been getting attention as a way for teachers to find more time for activities and individual support during the regular school day, but a new study cautions that the model could trade short-term gains for wider achievement gaps.




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Donald Trump Sets 'Existential' Battle Against China With Cabinet Picks

In leaning on hawks Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz, Donald Trump is setting the stage for an existential battle against China -- although, as always, the president-elect's knack for dealmaking may intervene.




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Vivo Y18t With 5,000mAh Battery, Unisoc T612 Chipset Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y18t was silently launched in India as the latest entrant in the company's Y series. The new Vivo handset arrives in two colourways with an IP54-rated build. The Vivo Y18t sports a dual rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. It runs on a Unisoc T612 chipset with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. The budget smartphone carries a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support.




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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Gameplay Deep Dive Details Combat, Exploration and Puzzles

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle received a gameplay deep dive Monday that detailed more of the game’s combat, exploration and puzzles. Publisher Bethesda also shed more light on the premise of the story that sees Indy join the chase for a priceless stolen relic.




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Reliance Jio True 5G Network Extends Battery Life by Up to 40 Percent, Claims Official

Reliance Jio’s True 5G network can improve the smartphone’s battery life by up to 40 percent, a company official highlighted during the company’s earnings call for the second quarter (Q2) of FY25. The telecommunications provider leverages a standalone (SA) architecture along with other technical features for its 5G services in India and assigns the spectrum bandwidth as per the application.




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Gal Gadot Celebrates Eldest Daughter Alma's "Bat Mitzvah." See Famjam Post

Gal Gadot wrote, "You teach me so much about motherhood, life, and myself"




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"If Bowlers Are Medium Pace...": Arshdeep Opens Up On Improving Batting

Arshdeep Singh has batted at No. 8 for India in the T20I series against South Africa.




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$21.5 Million in Health Insurance Rebates for Individuals and Small Businesses

Thousands of Highmark 2019 plan participants and groups to receive checks After announcing a reduction of Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace rates for the upcoming enrollment year, Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro has more good news for residents who purchase insurance on the Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace, those who purchase Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware plans […]




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$12.3 Million in Health Insurance Rebates for Individuals and Small Businesses

Highmark plan participants and groups to receive checks Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro announced today that Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware will issue rebates totaling over $12.3 million to some Delawareans. Residents who purchase insurance on the Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace, those who purchase Highmark Delaware plans outside of the marketplace, and Highmark small group […]




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Viral Now: Vlogger's "3 Levels Of Hot Chocolate" Stirs Up Heated Debate Online

A video showing a digital creator making three different types of hot chocolate has got 30 million views on Instagram.




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Donald Trump Sets 'Existential' Battle Against China With Cabinet Picks

In leaning on hawks Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz, Donald Trump is setting the stage for an existential battle against China -- although, as always, the president-elect's knack for dealmaking may intervene.




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Delaware Tourism Office launches new incubator and workshop program for industry

DOVER, DE – The Delaware Tourism Office is launching the Destination Development Program, an incubator and workshop training program for the state’s tourism industry. To assist small businesses and nonprofit organizations that have limited time, staff and resources, this program will provide resources to empower small business owners and non-profit organizations to develop and promote […]




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Former Wilmington officer sentenced to one year of probation for Official Misconduct

DCRPT requested prison time, citing extraordinary breach of public trust A former Wilmington police officer has been sentenced to one year of probation for Official Misconduct after receiving oral sex while on-duty in his patrol vehicle. Thomas R. Oliver, Jr. was charged in February 2019 with Rape Second Degree, Extortion, and Official Misconduct following a […]



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Delaware Justice System Warns Of Phone Scam Targeting Probationers

The Delaware Judiciary, Delaware Department of Justice, Department of Correction and Delaware State Police are warning the public of a phone scam that is apparently targeting probationers. The Delaware State Police have received information about fraudulent callers threatening individuals on probation with re-arrest for allegedly committing new crimes. In at least one case, the caller […]



  • Department of Justice
  • Department of Justice Press Releases
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Attorney General Jennings Announces $150 Million Settlement with Hikma Pharmaceuticals to Help Combat Opioid Crisis

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today a $150 million multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Hikma Pharmaceuticals (Hikma) for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. Hikma produces a range of generic opioid products and sells hundreds of millions of opioid doses every year. The attorneys general allege that from 2006 to 2021, Hikma […]




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DOJ secures felony conviction in first of several cases related to abuses of the 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program 

The Delaware Department of Justice secured a felony conviction in the first of several pending cases stemming from an ongoing investigation by the Delaware Division of Revenue and the Department of Justice into fraud related to the 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program. That program provided Delaware residents with a one-time $300.00 check and was intended […]



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Delaware Wildfire Crew Battles Blazes In The West

Delaware's wildfire crew continues to battle the Harris Mountain Fire in the steep, rocky and mountainous terrain south of Cascade, Montana. The 31,345-acre blaze is currently 20 percent contained, with almost 300 personnel under a Type 2 Incident Management Team from the Northern Rockies to bring it under control According to crew boss Sam Topper, Delaware's 20-person Type 2IA crew has been constructing hotline on a critical piece of Division Z and has been working to keep the fire out of the head of Novak Creek. The crew has only four more shifts remaining before returning to the First State next week. The group departed Blackbird State Forest on July 21 and is serving a 14-day assignment. Delaware also has a new Type 6 engine crew fighting the Cedar Creek Fire, currently 52,030 acres and 25% percent contained, located in Washington’s Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.  The team of three firefighters is led by the Delaware Forest Service’s Todd Gsell and includes Todd Shaffer of Maryland and Andy Ney of Felton.




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Probation and Parole Teams With Service Providers, Employers To Hold 2nd Chance Month Events On April 26

Dover, DE – On Wednesday, April 26 the Delaware Department of Correction/Probation and Parole is partnering with state and local service providers and area employers to sponsor Community Resource events in Probation and Parole offices in New Castle, Dover, and Georgetown.  These free events are open to justice involved individuals and all members of the community and […]



  • Department of Correction