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Oakland has a child illiteracy problem. Ayesha and Steph Curry want to help : NPR

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NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to basketball star Steph Curry and his wife, author Ayesha Curry, about their efforts to tackle childhood illiteracy in Oakland. (SOUNDBITE OF NAS SONG, “I CAN”) SCOTT SIMON, HOST: When Steph Curry isn’t on the basketball court, he spends time in local public schools, playing defense against illiteracy. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG,…

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An International Space Station Leak Is Getting Worse—and Keeping NASA Up at Night

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US space officials do not like to talk about the perils of flying astronauts on the aging International Space Station, elements of which are now more than a quarter of a century old. However, a new report confirms that NASA managers responsible for operating the space station are seriously concerned about a small Russian part…

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Derrick Rose’s complicated legacy needs to reconcile the brilliant with the brutal

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It was one of the ugliest off-court moments in recent NBA history. After Derrick Rose was found not liable for the alleged gang rape of his former girlfriend in 2016, jurors took pictures with the former league MVP outside the Los Angeles courthouse. Rose, the longtime Chicago Bull, was free to start his career with…

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Celebrating 25 years of ‘The West Wing’ : NPR

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DAVID BIANCULLI, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m David Bianculli. NBC’s “The West Wing” premiered 25 years ago, the same year that HBO premiered “The Sopranos.” That year marked the beginning of a shift in power and quality from broadcast to cable TV, and “The West Wing” was one of the last shows from broadcast…

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Your One-Stop Shop for Crypto Exchange

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Readers should conduct further research prior to taking any actions. Learn more › Are you looking for that one place where you can buy and sell cryptocurrencies at the best rates? As the crypto market size continues to grow, many crypto exchange platforms have emerged offering unique services and…

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Best gaming laptops 2024: No-nonsense reviews & expert buying advice

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Calling all gamers! Whether you consider yourself a competitive pro or someone who’s more casual, we’ve got quite the diverse list below. The best part is that every gaming laptop has been tested by a member of PCWorld and we’ve checked out everything from graphics performance and typing experience to connectivity options and image quality….

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Nick Saban sat on the college football throne for years. Is Kirby Smart ready for the crown?

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ATHENS, Ga. — The fans walking into a Georgia baseball game on an April afternoon cannot look in on the football practice taking place across from the stadium. But there is no escaping the booming, amplified voice radiating over Rutherford Street. “Take his f—ing job!” “His ass wants to quit!” “Do it again! Get it…

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What New Yorkers Do When They Cannot Sleep

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Every night, inhabitants of the city that never sleeps are kept awake by everything from the sounds of slammed front doors reverberating down hallways to insomniac oboists who could use a few more lessons (ideally during the day). But what, exactly, are N.Y.C. residents doing while the rest of the world is sleeping soundly? The…

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Pepe Unchained Presale Hits $15M Milestone

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It looks like Pepe is back and ready to take the meme coin market by storm again. The iconic frog mascot’s newest venture, Pepe Unchained (PEPU), has raised over $15 million in presale. With the development of a Layer-2 blockchain now underway, many expect PEPU’s upcoming exchange launch to be a must-watch event. Pepe Unchained…

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A government watchdog sheds light on FAFSA fiasco : NPR

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The Government Accountability Office has released a pair of reports that shed new light on the troubled rollout earlier this year of the revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid. LEILA FADEL, HOST: Millions of students rely on a form called the FAFSA to access federal financial aid, but the FAFSA is in turmoil. A…

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