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Where’s Ohio State in latest College Football Playoff bracket? Full playoff picture after Week 11

We're now eleven weeks into the college football season and that means we have an idea of where Ohio State when it comes to the landscape of the 2024 season. The Buckeyes beat Penn State on the road two weeks ago to boost its resumé and remain right




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Chicago Strike: Why Teachers Are on the Picket Lines Once Again

Teachers in the nation's third-largest school system are fighting for salary increases, class-size caps, and a written commitment for more nurses, social workers, and librarians—as well as investments some say are outside the scope of collective bargaining.




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These 17 Pictures Tell the Stories of Black Athletes in America

A new book from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture shows the images and impacts of athletes on and off the playing field




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Epic Hermit Crab Migration

One morning on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, photographer Steve Simonsen captures thousands of hermit crabs migrating




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Inside the Epic Artemis Moon Missions

The Artemis program represents the pinnacle of NASA's mind-boggling technological capabilities. Learn about the groundbreaking achievements and breathtaking lunar landscapes that await us in this new era of space exploration. --- For more videos from Smithsonian Magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/ Digital Editorial Director: Brian Wolly Supervising Producer & Scriptwriter: Michelle Mehrtens Video Editor: Sierra Theobald




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Oldest Known Macroscopic Skeletal Organism Was Masquerading as Fossilized Feces

Some researchers initially dismissed the remains of Palaeopascichnus lineari as teeny turds from a bygone era




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These Ancient Egyptian Barracks Paint a Vivid Picture of Military Life During the Reign of Ramses II

Archaeologists unearthed a series of mudbrick rooms filled with religious tributes, soldiers' personal effects, engraved weaponry and animal bones




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Remarkable 200-Year-Old Rock Painting May Depict a Strange Animal That Went Extinct 250 Million Years Ago

The Horned Serpent Panel from southern Africa predates the first Western scientific description of the dicynodont, a large mammal ancestor with tusks, by at least a decade




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'The Starry Night' Accurately Depicts a Scientific Theory That Wasn't Described Until Years After van Gogh's Death

Researchers say that the iconic painting's swirling sky lines up with Kolmogorov's theory of turbulence, suggesting that the artist was a careful observer of the world around him




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See Newly Discovered Nazca Drawings That Depict Llamas, Human Sacrifices and More

An A.I.-assisted study identified 303 previously unknown geoglyphs in the Peruvian desert. The art features surprising figures, like orcas holding knives




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A Junk Dealer Discovered a 'Horrible' Painting in a Cellar 60 Years Ago. It Might Be a $6.6 Million Picasso

For years, the owner's son had wondered about the artwork, which features the Spanish painter's signature. Now, some experts think it's the real deal




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This Art Dealer Paved the Way for Picasso, Matisse and Modigliani. So Why Haven't You Heard of Her?

A new exhibition in New York celebrates Berthe Weill, an often overlooked but visionary figure who jumpstarted the careers of many of modern art's giants




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Before He Created His Vibrant Drip Paintings, Jackson Pollock Took Inspiration From Pablo Picasso

A new exhibition in Paris demonstrates the influence that the Spanish artist had on the young American painter who would help usher in the Abstract Expressionist movement




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A 110-Year-Old Pickled Thylacine Head Helped Build the Most Complete Ancient Genome to Date, Says 'De-Extinction' Company

Colossal Biosciences reports it extracted DNA and RNA from the Tasmanian tiger specimen, a key step forward in its effort to create a modern proxy of the extinct species. Other scientists are calling for data to back up the claim




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See Picasso's Lesser-Known Print Works, Which He Continued Experimenting With Into His 80s

A new exhibition spotlights the Spanish artist's printmaking talents, which he began honing in his 20s. In the decades that followed, he produced thousands of breathtaking creations




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RCMP investigating after body found in burned vehicle in Pictou County

RCMP are investigating after officers discovered human remains in an abandoned, burned vehicle in Greenhill, N.S.



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Logan McLellan picked to represent Conservatives in western P.E.I. for next federal election

The entrepreneur and financial adviser defeated Adam Bassett for the party nomination in Egmont after two days of voting last week. 



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Death of woman, 23, in Norway House, Man., considered suspicious: RCMP

RCMP say a 23-year-old woman was found dead in a residence in central Manitoba on Tuesday. 



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Canadian Olympic athletes on tenterhooks trying to avoid COVID ahead of Beijing

Faster. Higher. Stronger. Together — and just don't test positive. That's the rallying cry for thousands of athletes as they prepare for the Olympics.




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Vanessa James, Eric Radford still eligible for Olympic team despite withdrawal at nationals

Vanessa James and Eric Radford withdrew from the pairs competition at the Canadian figure skating championships before Saturday's free program in Ottawa.



  • Sports/Olympics/Winter Sports/Figure Skating

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Canada, meet your Olympic figure skating team

That Figure Skating Show goes through Canada's Olympic figure skating team and speculates medal chances in Beijing.




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Figure skating duo didn't make Olympic team, coach says they'll come back stronger

Figure skating pair Evelyn Walsh and Trennt Michaud didn't qualify for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics next month, their coach has all the faith that the pair will come back even stronger. 



  • News/Canada/London

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Canadian Olympic figure skating team unveiled for Beijing 2022

Veteran pairs duo Vanessa James and Eric Radford were named to Canada's Olympic figure skating team for Beijing on Sunday, despite withdrawing from the Canadian championships a day earlier.



  • Sports/Olympics/Winter Sports/Figure Skating

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Olympic stock watch: Temperatures rise at figure skating nationals

CBC Sports' daily newsletter breaks down whose fortunes are looking up and whose are down after the weekend's winter Olympic sports action.




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American figure skater Nathan Chen eyes elusive Olympic gold medal in Beijing

Nathan Chen has accomplished just about everything that one can accomplish in the sport of figure skating. The only thing he's yet to accomplish? Winning Olympic gold.



  • Sports/Olympics/Winter Sports/Figure Skating

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Kamala Harris drinks wine and plays Connect 4 in joyful post-election pic posted by her niece

What would you do if you'd just been dealt a devastating, extremely public defeat? If your answer is "drink wine in leggings," then Vice-President and former Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris can do you one better: Drink wine in leggings, sporting a messy bun, while playing Connect 4.




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Crime network selling Banksy, Warhol and Picasso forgeries uncovered in Italy

Italian police have uncovered a large-scale pan-European forgery network making and selling fake artworks attributed to some of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art including Banksy, Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol.




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Brampton buses resume full service as striking city workers pause pickets to honour war vets

Striking Brampton city workers paused their picket lines on Monday to show respect for war veterans and that means public transit buses in the city ran on their usual schedules without disruption.



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P.E.I.'s Brett Gallant excited to represent Canada at Winter Olympics

Charlottetown-born curler Brett Gallant says competing in the Olympics will be a dream come true for him and his fiancée, Jocelyn Peterman, even if COVID-19 protocols will make it difficult for them to see each other.



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Curlers await looming Olympic team decision after cancellation of mixed doubles trials

After COVID-19 challenges forced the cancellation of Canada's mixed doubles trials, several top curlers are anxiously waiting to learn whether they will be chosen to represent the country in the discipline at the Beijing Games.



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Canadian mixed doubles curlers in flux, air thoughts on Olympic selection process

The cancellation of the mixed doubles curling trials has generated a wide variety of emotions among players — illuminating a handful of issues, particularly about scheduling and the selection process as a whole.



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Homan and Morris' Olympic appointment is 'what every curler dreams of'

Rachel Homan and John Morris join That Curling Show fresh off the news they have been chosen to represent Canada in mixed doubles curling at the Beijing Olympics.




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Homan, Morris selected to represent Canada in mixed doubles curling at Beijing Olympics

Curling Canada, with the assistance of Own the Podium and the Canadian Olympic Committee, announced Rachel Homan and John Morris as the mixed doubles team for Canada competing at the Beijing Olympics.



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Big-name curlers are tasked with recapturing Canada's Olympic glory

Now that all of Canada's Olympic curling teams are finally set, CBC Sports' daily newsletter takes a look at the three tournaments.




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That Curling Show catches up with Team Canada before heading to the Beijing Olympics

Newly announced mixed doubles duo Rachel Homan and John Morris, skips Jennifer Jones and Brad Gushue, and broadcasters Mike Harris, Joanne Courtney and Bruce Rainnie all break down a busy week in curling news.




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Utah Design Team Uses SolidWorks to Create Skeleton Sled for Olympic Racer in Record Time and for Thousands Less Than Standard Design

World Cup Champion Noelle Pikus-Pace Turns To Local Metal Shop – And Her Husband – For Innovative New Sled




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With Kneissl, Skier Is Ready for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games

Austrian Ski Manufacturer Reduces Development Time by 50 Percent with SolidWorks CAD and Simulation Software




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App Store faces Epic Games-style antitrust lawsuit from Chinese developer

The developer of an app dropped from the App Store in China has filed a lawsuit that challenges Apple's overall practices, as well as damages of $420,000.


China and the App Store

Apple has consistently been bowing to pressures from China and dropping apps from the App Store in the region. In this case, it's claimed an app called Bodyreader was pulled by Apple over reasons the developer believes are inconsistent.

According to Bloomberg Beijing's intellectual property court has accepted a complaint from Bodyreader's developer. The publication describes this as an Epic Games-style lawsuit on account of its scope concerning Apple's overall practices on the App Store.


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A picture of transformation

A remarkable story which came to a climax on February 23 this year when OM Ireland took possession of the deeds to Lacken House as their new headquarters and ministry centre.




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Freedom Challenge climbs Machu Picchu

Forty women climb Machu Picchu to raise awareness about human trafficking during a five-day Freedom Challenge trek in Peru.




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News24 Business | Raubex reports profit jump, eyes pickup in SA infrastructure spend

Infrastructure, materials, and mining group Raubex has reported a sharp climb in interim profit, helped by a pickup in SA road construction activity.




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Diversity topics in gen ed courses the topic of Lilly Conference presentation

A multi-disciplinary group of Penn State Shenango faculty presented the results of a research study about diversity topics being included as part of general education curricula.




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News24 Business | Johan Fourie | Why Cape Town should host the 2040 Olympic Games

Scholars have identified several reasons why cities want to host the Games, and there's little evidence to support some of the claims. But that doesn't mean it's not worth doing, says Johan Fourie.




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Trump picks Kristi Noem to be Homeland Security secretary

Former President Donald Trump has tapped South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to be his Homeland Security secretary.




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Trump picks former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be Israeli ambassador

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has nominated former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel.




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Rubio and Waltz picks put China back at the center of US foreign policy

Trump’s expected choice of Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Mike Waltz indicates China is going to be at the center of U.S. foreign policy, deepening U.S.-China tensions.




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News24 Business | PICS | Looking to rent? Here's what you'll get for R20 000 a month, and where

The rental market is recovering, including in higher rental brackets. and estate agents reveal what you can get for R20 000 a month.




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LinkUp: Relevent topics for youth

During OM France’s last LinkUp, an interdenominational event for all teens and young adults in the Nantes region, OMers focused on the theme of sexuality.




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Joe Biden Picks Kamala Harris for VP After Intense School Desegregation Clash

Although Harris clashed with Biden over his record on school desegregation, some of her education proposals might dovetail well with his.




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Not your stereotypical missionary

From age 17, Ana Maria prayed to serve God in Switzerland. While she waited, she became a dance instructor with no idea dance would become her ministry.