UNC looks to Saudi Arabia for cash amid rising costs in college football
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North Carolina football is once again making headlines, but this time it's not about Bill Belichick or his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. The focus has shifted to general manager Mike Lombardi and his August visit to Saudi Arabia. University officials ha
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UNC looks to Saudi Arabia for cash amid rising costs in college football

UNC football General Manager Michael Lombardi made an “exploratory fundraising trip to Saudi Arabia” two weeks before the season opener.

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'Love is Love': Snoop Dogg partners with GLAAD after LGBTQ+ criticism
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Snoop Dogg is stepping into LGBTQ+ advocacy following criticism about his past comments. The rapper teamed up with GLAAD in support of Spirit Day, an annual observance dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth.  As part of the partnership, he released a new song ca
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'Love is Love': Snoop Dogg partners with GLAAD after LGBTQ+ criticism

Snoop Dogg released a new LGBTQ+ inclusive children’s song in partnership with GLAAD following backlash over controversial comments he made.

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Wikipedia co-founder reacts to Musk’s Grokipedia announcement — #StraightArrowNews

#Wikipedia co-founder #LarrySanger said he is “happy” #ElonMusk is creating a competitor to the online encyclopedia, but also expressed concern that the new artificial intelligence-driven platform could be inherently biased. In an interview with Straight Arrow News, Sanger shared insight into how he thinks Musk and the xAI team should build the platform to avoid such pitfalls.

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Wikipedia co-founder reacts to Musk’s Grokipedia announcement

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Decline in EU renewables increases power prices and fossil fuel use

Decline in EU renewables increases power prices and fossil fuel use A decline in renewable energy output across the European Union has led to rising power prices, as well as a greater dependence on coal and natural gas. Wind power, which usually reaches a seasonal peak in Europe during the winter, has dropped by over 20% in some countries. Reduced wind energy production has driven natural gas prices to a two-year high, while coal prices have risen by about 12% since mid-2024. An upcoming Arctic blast is expected to further increase fossil fuel use for heating and potentially exacerbate already

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