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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, students in Asheville, North Carolina, face significant disruptions to their education, complicating college applications. Meanwhile, many American students are increasingly looking abroad for affordable education options, with rising interest in countries like Germany and the Czech Republic, as tuition costs in the U.S. continue to soar.
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A previously unknown waltz by Frédéric Chopin has been discovered at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York. The manuscript, authenticated by experts, is believed to date from the early 1830s and has been recorded by pianist Lang Lang for The New York Times.
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Elon Musk's extensive support for Donald Trump, including over $130 million in campaign contributions, positions him for significant influence in a potential second Trump administration. Trump's victory in the recent election solidifies Musk's role in shaping federal policies that could benefit his business interests.
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Recent discoveries highlight the ongoing struggles for recognition and preservation of cultural heritage, including the identification of victims from the Tulsa Race Massacre and the return of remains from historical cases in Scotland. Additionally, the demolition of cemeteries in Cairo raises ethical concerns about urban development and respect for the deceased.
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Samuel Woodward, 27, was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of Blaze Bernstein, a gay, Jewish college student. The sentencing follows Woodward's conviction for first-degree murder as a hate crime, stemming from Bernstein's brutal killing in January 2018. Bernstein's family expressed relief at the sentence, emphasizing the hate-fueled nature of the crime.
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Astronomers have observed a powerful shockwave from a galaxy collision in Stephan's Quintet, revealing new insights into cosmic phenomena. Using the William Herschel Telescope, researchers discovered a dual nature of the shock front, enhancing our understanding of galactic dynamics and star formation processes.
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Recent archaeological studies have unveiled a 4,000-year-old network of fish-trapping canals in Belize and identified 303 new geoglyphs in Peru. These findings shed light on the early civilizations' agricultural practices and cultural expressions, revealing their sophisticated landscape modifications and potential societal impacts.