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 The mothers holding onto the likenesses of children lost to gun violence thetrace.org · Rita Oceguera Five Chicago moms talk about how life-size cardboard cutouts have allowed them to continue motherhood — and create new memories.  |
 U.S. medical volunteers in Rafah hospital say they’ve never seen a worse health crisis NPR · Jane Arraf Scenes of horror are conveyed as volunteers grapple with the effects of war. Editor’s note: This story contains graphic descriptions of injuries.  Another week passes with students encamped at their colleges gzeromedia.com · Ian Bremmer Will the protesters get what they want?  Nearly half of all masters degrees aren’t worth getting Reason.com · Emma Camp According to new research, 23 percent of bachelor’s degree programs and 43 percent of master’s degree programs have a negative ROI. |
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 Caitlin Clark, much like Larry Bird, the focus of talks about race and double standards in sports Associated Press · Kyle Hightower “It boils my blood when people say it’s not about race because it is,” says WNBA star A’ja Wilson.  No strings attached airmail.news · Flora Gill People are increasingly turning to “AI companion” sites for physical and emotional intimacy — whether they’re single in real life or not.  Roger Corman, giant of independent filmmaking, dies at 98 hollywoodreporter.com · Duane Byrge and Mike Barnes The fabled “King of the B’s” producer and director influenced the careers of Jack Nicholson, Ron Howard, Martin Scorsese and many others.  An American soldier went missing in the Korean War CNN · Kaila Nichols and Brammhi Balarajan How his late mother’s faith he’d come home has finally been realized.  Switzerland wins most controversial Eurovision Song Contest Euronews Culture · Amber Louise Bryce, Kamuran Samar and David Mouriquand Nemo, a nonbinary singer, took the top honor for “The Code” on a night that included protests, a mysterious disqualification, and more.  Why it’s illegal to get drunk in an English pub FOOD & WINE · Kristen Richard A law from 1872, leftover from the temperance movement, still stands today. What was it trying to achieve? |
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