Melanie Urgiles considered Johns Hopkins University a “reach” school. The first-generation Latina student from Sleepy Hollow High, 25 miles outside Manhattan, wasn’t sure she’d get in, considering John Hopkins accepts
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Opinion: LFG is story of US women’s national team’s fight for equal pay — and so much more
The world sees Megan Rapinoe as the ultimate badass, as unflappable in confronting ignorance and inequality off the field as she is fearless on it. Yet every woman can identify
Continue reading »Boston Celtics set to hire Ime Udoka as new head coach
Ime Udoka is expected be the next head coach of the Boston Celtics. The former Brooklyn Nets and San Antonio Spurs assistant coach will be leading an NBA team for
Continue reading »Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians sends message to players: ‘Get vaccinated’ for COVID-19
While at least one team, the Washington Football Team, brought in an expert to talk to players about COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said he
Continue reading »Government UFO report finds no evidence flying objects are aliens but does not rule possibility out, reports say
A highly anticipated government report did not find evidence that the unexplained aerial phenomena likened to “UFOs” that Navy pilots have witnessed in recent years are alien spacecrafts, but the report
Continue reading »What restaurants are open Memorial Day 2021? Starbucks, McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A and more
If you’re looking to grab a bite to eat or a cup of coffee on Memorial Day, there are many options to choose from Monday. Most Starbucks, McDonald’s and Dunkin’ locations
Continue reading »Here’s the tech you should bring along if you plan to work from your vacation spot
Have you been a fan of working from home over the past year? You’re not alone. Only 10% of employees want to return to the office post-pandemic, according to a
Continue reading »Want to know if your family or friends got the COVID-19 vaccine? It’s not rude to ask, etiquette experts say
If you want to know whether someone you’re planning on spending time with has gotten the COVID-19 vaccine, you shouldn’t feel bad about asking, according to etiquette experts. Unlike many other
Continue reading »Judge rules COVID eviction moratorium is government overreach, strikes it down
WASHINGTON – A federal judge has thrown out a national moratorium on evictions enacted last year to help Americans who have fallen behind on their rent during the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. District
Continue reading »Derek Chauvin requests new trial after being convicted of George Floyd’s murder
Derek Chauvin on Tuesday requested a new trial after being convicted in April of second-degree murder and other charges in the death of George Floyd. Attorney Eric J. Nelson says in the motion
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