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Lawsuit challenges Trump administration toughening of student loan cancellation rules

New rules from federal Education Secretary Betsy DeVos would severely limit students' ability to clear debt by burying them in bureaucratic red tape, according to a new federal lawsuit.




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NYC schoolteacher self-quarantined with coronavirus symptoms, as city examines virus response

The teacher recently traveled to Italy and came back to class before noticing the symptoms, according to a source familiar with the situation.




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Possible coronavirus closure prompts Queens charter school to buy bulk food for students

VOICE Charter School in Long Island City — where 80% of students are low-income — is distributing bags full of pasta, rice and beans, granola bars and other non-perishables to hundreds of families Wednesday afternoon in case the school is eventually forced to close and kids miss out on school meals.




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City education officials ramp up remote learning resources ‘to prepare for potential school closure’

Education officials, in a Friday morning webinar, instructed all city principals to prepare for an extended shutdown by assembling materials to send home with students, reviewing how to use online teaching platforms and deciding how to communicate with families, according to a copy of the presentation obtained by The News.




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Two NYC Education Dept. employees who shared building with principal who died of coronavirus also hospitalized: sources

Rona Phillips, the principal of KAPPA V High School in Brownsville, is in intensive care with pneumonia, officials said. “Our thoughts are with Principal Phillips and her family for a speedy recovery, and we’ll support the school community in every way we can,” said Education Department spokeswoman Miranda Barbot.




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‘Like Uber Computer': How a Brooklyn middle school delivered hundreds of laptops amid the coronavirus school shutdown

A Brooklyn middle school took a novel approach to remote learning: A computer drop-off service to students.




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New Jersey furniture company workers say they were laid off in midst of coronavirus in retaliation for union efforts

Workers were organizing with Teamsters Local 814 in the hopes of starting a union to address simmering concerns over pay and inconsistent hours.




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Thousands of NYC school bus workers furloughed after city declines to renew bus company contracts because of coronavirus shutdown

Union officials say school bus workers will be hit hard by the cuts.




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10 Things Your Competitors Can Teach You About SEO

Remember the age old adage, keep your friends close but, your enemies closer? In the world of digital marketing and search engine optimization, there is no one closer to you in search rankings than your competitors. So why do business’ often overlook this step and jump right to building strategy? There is a wealth of information and competitive advantage that can be gained from finding and analyzing your competitors. When it comes to a thorough search engine optimization ...

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Repeat Signage V4.0.6 - New database driven templates

Our Corporate edition now supports tying your database to a fully customisable template for automatic display of database information.




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Repeat Signage V4.0.16 - Customer requested improvements

Schedule player monitor and full PC shutdown. Data Manager Excel support. New logging system.




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Sample presentations created with Repeat Signage software

We have created sample presentations for a variety of market sectors, including education, healthcare, restaurants, estate agents, retail, hotels, training centers and theme park attractions.




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GAA to discuss 2020 Championship possibilities

The GAA's management committee and chairpersons from each county board will meet remotely today to discuss the future of the 2020 All-Ireland Championships.




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Walsh: Empty stands wouldn't bother players

Tommy Walsh believes playing inter-county championships behind closed doors would be preferable to cancelling the 2020 season and that putting the players' health first is key.




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CPA sympathetic to problems facing officialdom

Club Players Association chairman Micheál Briody accepts that counties will have to greatly alter the structure of club competitions if a window for playing does become available later this year.




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Tony Kelly relishes winter championship prospect

Clare hurler Tony Kelly tells RTÉ2fm's Game On that he is open to the idea of an All-Ireland Championship in the winter months.




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When Spillane snubbed NFL & Jackie Stewart in Bahamas

When Pat Spillane competed in the 1979 edition of International Superstars the school teacher from Templenoe was an amateur among pros, but he had the chance to pocket up to €3000 per event if he could win.






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Improved Photo And Video Posting To Facebook Pages And Groups.

No doubt, media content is very important  when it comes to updating your blogs and social network pages. We totally understand that and constantly improve images and videos processing, either in content feeds or posting campaigns. Today we are glad to introduce one of the latest updates to our Facebook Poster, which improves posting images and videos to Facebook pages and groups.
Before, when you made a post to your Facebook, only one image (photo) was attached to it. ...

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Income, Liquidity, and the Consumption Response to the 2020 Economic Stimulus Payments -- by Scott R. Baker, R. A. Farrokhnia, Steffen Meyer, Michaela Pagel, Constantine Yannelis

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the US government brought about a collection of fiscal stimulus measures: the 2020 CARES Act. Among other provisions, this Act directed cash payments to households. We analyze households’ spending responses using high-frequency transaction data. We also explore heterogeneity by income levels, recent income declines, and liquidity. We find that households respond rapidly to receipt of stimulus payments, with spending increasing by $0.25-$0.35 per dollar of stimulus during the first 10 days. Households with lower incomes, greater income drops, and lower levels of liquidity display stronger responses. Liquidity plays the most important role, with no observed spending response for households with high levels of bank account balances. Relative to the effects of previous economic stimulus programs in 2001 and 2008, we see much smaller increases in durables spending and larger increases in spending on food, likely reflecting the impact of shelter-in-place orders and supply disruptions. We hope that our results inform the current debate about appropriate policy measures.




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Trump calls video of Ahmaud Arbery killing ‘disturbing’ but trusts Georgia’s ‘very good’ law enforcement

President Trump on Friday called the viral video of Ahmaud Arbery’s killing “very, very disturbing,” but he said he’s confident that Georgia’s law enforcement authorities will handle the case properly despite a slow-moving investigation and conflict-of-interest questions surrounding the incident. “So I saw the tape, and it’s very, very disturbing," he said in a Fox New phone interview. “I looked at a picture of that young man. He was in a tuxedo... And I will say that that looks like a really good, young guy.”




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Trump’s valet tests positive for coronavirus, but both the president and Pence are fine

A member of the U.S. Navy who serves as one of President Trump’s personal valets has tested positive for coronavirus.




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Justice Department drops ‘unjustified’ criminal case against ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn

The move marks a stunning renunciation of one of the most high-profile convictions secured as part of the federal investigation into President Trump’s ties to Russia.




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‘I learned a lot from Richard Nixon,’ Trump during interview on Fox & Friends

During a rambling interview on FOX & Friends, President Trump did a victory lap following DOJ's decision to drop charges against Michae Flynn and how he learned from Nixon as not firing people during an investigation.




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Trump offers Biden rapid COVID-19 test to resume travel

In a telephone interview with "Fox & Friends," Trump said he would be willing to provide the former vice president with the same coronavirus tests he uses.




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SEE IT: Gov. Cuomo approves of Robert De Niro playing him, gives his best ‘Taxi Driver’ impression

Gov. Cuomo is down with Robert De Niro portraying him in a movie about the coronavirus pandemic, should there be one, and he also took a moment to play the role of the Manhattan-born actor.




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Trump on board with $3.9 billion bailout for MTA, NYC councilman says

The White House is expected to inform Gov. Cuomo of Trump’s bailout support Friday afternoon.




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Out of work and out of money: New Yorkers remain frustrated by overburdened state unemployment system

Gov. Cuomo said he understands the worries of those out of work during the coronavirus pandemic — but the sentiment offered little solace to those who have been watching their bank accounts dwindle for weeks with no relief in sight.




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Andrew Yang on attempt to cancel N.Y. presidential primary: ’Their argument just doesn’t make sense’

“They’re still proceeding with primaries for other offices, for other races," Yang told the Daily News.




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Canines evolved puppy dog eyes to woo human companions

Wolves lack the facial muscles required to raise their eyebrows—a feature that makes dogs especially endearing to people.




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With new DNA analysis, the Neanderthal story gets even more complex

A new study reveals that some European Neanderthals might have displaced their relatives in Siberia, while others mingled with another, still mysterious, ancient human population.




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New fossil find complicates the meandering story of dinosaur flight

A chicken-sized raptor relative adds credence to the idea that flight evolved multiple times among ground-faring dinosaurs.




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In a smattering of ancient stars, scientists glimpse the Milky Way’s origins

A new analysis pinpoints some of the most ancient stars in our galaxy—and tells the story of the Milky Way’s ravenous past.




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In 17,000-year-old puma poop, a glimpse of Ice Age parasites

The feces contain the oldest example of parasite DNA ever recorded.




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October Events: "Look Who's Driving" Screenings & Panel Discussions

This month, NOVA is hosting three events that will dive into how autonomous vehicles work, how they may change the way we live, and whether we will ever be able to entrust them with our lives.




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To predict the next infectious disease outbreak, ask a computer

Mathematical modeling and AI can pick out patterns preceding epidemics that human brains can’t readily discern.




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Vampire bats form lasting bonds of ‘friendship,’ just like us

The relationships these winged mammals forge in captivity are strong enough to survive the jarring transition back into the wild.




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NOVA Marathons: Space & The Universe

Six episodes exploring the vast, mysterious, and powerful universe we live in.




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NOVA Marathons: Health & Medicine

Five episodes exploring the fascinating science and innovations in health and medicine.




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Podcast: Andrew Neethling Talks to Brendan Fairclough & Cam Zink in Episode 1 & 2 of 'Moving the Needle'



As a professional international downhill mountain biker, and now commentator, Andrew 'Needles' Neethling brings 18 years of experience in all aspects of the cycling industry into podcast form.
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How Has COVID-19 Impacted Bike Retail in North America & Beyond?



With the world in the throes of a global pandemic, bicycle retailers have come up with solutions to continue business and keep riders on their bikes as best they can.
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Throwback Thursday: Champery 2007 - The Greatest Race Run Ever?



2007 was the first time Champery appeared on the World Cup circuit and it was a rude awakening for the riders.
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First Look: Shimano's New Deore 12-Speed Group & Other 2021 Updates



The 12-speed trickle down continues as Shimano unveils their new Deore drivetrain, along with new brakes and wheels.
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Podcast: Volume 8 of The Lockdown Companion with Olly Wilkins & Jono Jones



Life as a banker, backflips gone wrong, mountain bike career decisions and what it's like to ride with other pros.
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A Complete Timeline of Coronavirus' Effects on Mountain Biking [Update: Christchurch Adventure Park Prepares to Open]



We'll continuously update this story as more news comes in.
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Review: Lezyne Super Pro GPS Computer



Lezyne's Super Pro GPS computer is packed full of functions, but do they matter on the trail?
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From The Top: Karl Nicolai on Gearboxes, Geometry, & How His Company Found Its Niche



We sat down with the founder and owner of Nicolai Bikes to talk about the past, present, and future.
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Check Out: Carbon Wheels, Active Jeans, Origami Fenders, Lights & More



A look at the latest gear to cross our desks.
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Show mom some brunch-drunk love with simple, scrumptious eats at home

What makes the perfect Mother's Day morning? How about a foolproof frittata and fruity cocktail recipe? Crafted by professionals, these are easy enough to allow the guest of honor to relax and let someone else handle the cooking!