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Harris Campaign on the Rise During DNC Week

By Tate Hutchinson On Tuesday, as tens of thousands packed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris and running-mate Tim Walz hosted an unprecedented event just 90 miles north at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum. While most candidates would stay put for the week awaiting their nomination, Harris and Walz got to work inspiring […]

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New Cancer Treatment Promises Hope: Proton Beam Therapy

by Tate Hutchinson Although the realm of particle physics may seem out of the scope of daily life, recent advancements have found an alternative use for the equipment used at the forefront of subatomic particle and dark matter study: a cutting-edge form of cancer treatment. The same technology that powers the 17-mile-long, $4.75 billion Large

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2025 Manhattan Arts Grants

Every year, LMCC awards over $1.5 million to Manhattan-based artists, groups, and organizations for the presentation of public-facing arts programming for Manhattan audiences. The applications are now live for projects taking place in 2025. LMCC is hosting information sessions in English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese throughout the summer for applicants to learn about these opportunities

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Simone Biles and Her Unmatched Legacy in Women’s Gymnastics

by Ryan Yablonski While on the podium Monday following the women’s floor exercise, Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, and Jordan Chiles, a three-time Olympic medalist, both bowed to the event’s gold medalist, Brazil’s Rebecca Andrade. It was the first ever all-black podium in women’s gymnastics and a moving celebration of unity. The

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Looking Forward: America in 2025 and Beyond

Op-Ed by Daniel Rose On November 5, 2024, we voters in the world’s most dynamic, productive, and creative democratic society will choose the political leadership that will determine the nature of our government in the years ahead. Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for President, is a smart, tough-minded, pragmatist with a long and fruitful career

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The Rise of the “Bright Stars”: Inside the Underdog South Sudan Olympic Basketball Team

By Ryan Yablonski Last week, South Sudan put the basketball world on notice as the 43-point underdog took USA’s Hall of Fame-level Olympic team by surprise, dominating most of the exhibition game until falling behind in the final minutes 101-100. South Sudanese basketball has been on a meteoric rise, causing many to ask, “who is

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Ronnie Oliva: The Importance of Adoption

by Ryan Yablonski From a young age, Ronnie Oliva knew she wanted to be a mother.  A Brooklyn child herself, she was raised by a widowed mother and guided by the example of wise mentors in her community.  When the time was right to start a family, she decided to apply the lessons learned from those examples and made the uncommon, yet virtuous choice to

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Celebrating Bianca Pitman: Pioneer in Women’s Health

by Jade Coley Women’s Health Advocate, Sacred Womb Healer, Birth Doula, Podcaster, Yoni Steam Facilitator, and new mommy, Bianca Pitman has launched a new product from her Be You Beauty line, Divine Yoni Liquid Wash. Bianca’s natural and holistic remedies for reproductive care are changing the way women engage with the most powerful and vulnerable

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