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I served as a college president for nearly two decades – I know choosing the right commencement speaker can be fraught with risks

The 2024 commencement season has been one of the most contentious in recent memory. Amid pro-Palestinian protests at campuses nationwide over the war in the Gaza Strip, some universities – such as Columbia University and the University of Southern California – have canceled their commencement ceremonies. Others, such as Duke…

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Pro-Palestinian Protests Disrupt U.S. University Commencements

Protests over Israel-Hamas conflict impact U.S. university commencements, leading to disruptions and demonstrations.

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Hotter weather due to climate change could lead to more mosquitos: Study

A recent study conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University scientists found that a warmer environment may result in more mosquitos as predators struggle to maintain their number. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hotter weather because of climate change may mean more mosquitos: Study

According to a recent study done by Virginia Commonwealth University experts, a warmer environment may result in more mosquitos as predators struggle to manage their population. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Petting other people's dogs, even briefly, can boost your health

You don't even have to own one. Research shows just 5 to 20 minutes interacting with other people's pooches can reduce stress hormones and increase well-being.

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Study: Extreme heat increases summer health care costs by $1 billion in ‘ominous trajectory’

A new study from Virginia Commonwealth University published by the Center for American Progress has reported that the heat wave running rampant across the U.S. is significantly inflating health care costs. The authors of the study — an interdisciplinary group of faculty, staff and students from the university — estimated…

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People Who Struggle To Fall Asleep More Likely To Suffer A Stroke

Doctors found the stroke risk went up 51 percent among those who had five to eight insomnia symptoms.

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Two killed and five injured in mass shooting outside graduation ceremony in Richmond, Virginia

A man with four handguns fired into a crowd outside the ceremony in the state capital Richmond, police said

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Virginia shooting: Two dead in horror attack after high school graduation ceremony

Gunfire broke out shortly after a high school graduation had taken place at Virginia Commonwealth University on Tuesday, with several people seriously injured

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7 wounded in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Virginia capital

Authorities in Richmond, Virginia, say seven people were shot following a high school graduation ceremony held at a downtown theater near Virginia Commonwealth University

The Independent UK

Virginia Commonwealth University to pay nearly $1m to family of alcohol poisoning victim at fraternity party

Nineteen-year-old Adam Oakes died during a hazing incident when he was pledging for VCU’s Delta Chi on 16 February 2021

The Independent UK

States look to regulate weed alternatives like delta-8 as sales explode

Delta-8 is a hemp product designed to get users high, but misleading labels or added chemicals have caused people to get sick. And a lack of federal regulation or guidance has states stepping in.

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