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154 Law School Grads Receive Surprise Gift of $10,000 Each from Anonymous Donors

2+ hour, 43+ min ago  (366+ words) Every 2026 graduate of Indiana University's Maurer School of Law received a surprise gift of $10,000 each The money came from anonymous donors who said they hope the students will "pay it forward" in their future endeavors The money is intended to…...

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How to Tell If You're Making What You're Worth—and What to Do If You’re Not

8+ hour, 56+ min ago  (858+ words) If you ask most people whether they're being paid enough for the work they're doing, the answer'even on the best days'is probably "no." But for many of us, especially women, the answer may be objectively no, as women tend to…...

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College admissions red flags that can hurt apps | College Connection

8+ hour, 12+ min ago  (229+ words) As college admissions become increasingly competitive, it's more important than ever for students to submit applications that feel authentic to admissions officers. One of the defining traits of a strong college application is cohesiveness. The various pieces " coursework, activities, essays…...

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Squeezed by tight budgets, ‘Giving Days’ are crucial for Southlake public library

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (280+ words) The Library Foundation of Southlake, a non-profit organization that supports the public library through advocacy, donations and sponsorships, will kick off its multi-day Library Giving Days on April 6-13. Originally the Library Giving Day was a one-day event held nationally on…...

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 5, #1751

7+ hour, 51+ min ago  (153+ words) Today's'Wordle puzzle'is a tricky one, featuring one letter I almost never guess. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints and the answer,…...

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Now colleges are even dropping the swimming test — and that could cost lives

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (763+ words) I vividly remember the trepidation I felt as a Cornell University student when I took my required swim test. We had to enter the deep end of the pool with a feet-first jump, float or tread water for one full…...

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Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact

3+ day, 23+ hour ago  (847+ words) Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to "12.71 for over 21s. Workers aged 18-20 will see an 85p rise to "10.85, and under-18s and apprentices will get 45p more to "8 an hour....

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Walking and cycling route between schools approved

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (212+ words) A new walking and cycling route linking two schools in Barnsley with a main road has been given the green light after funding was approved by regional leaders. The "398,298 Kendray School Link scheme was approved at a South Yorkshire Mayoral…...

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Major student accommodation development approved in Derry

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (421+ words) A major student accommodation development on Strand Road, near Ulster University's campus in Londonderry, has been granted planning permission. The campus, formerly known as Magee, has around 6,500 students, with a target of reaching 10,000 by 2032. The expansion of the campus in…...

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Frazzled NYC parents vent over ‘insane’ number of public school holidays — as days off continue to climb

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (457+ words) Are these extra school holidays too much of a good thing? Young Gothamites are set to log 130 fewer hours in the classroom than the national average, which adds up to 20 lost school days altogether. Though New York state law mandates…...