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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Their son joined ISIS. Then they learned he had kids in a Syrian detention camp

https://www.npr.org/2025/05/27/nx-s1-5106845/isis-syria-terrorism-detention-camps

Posted by Krista at 11:15 AM No comments:

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

The Era of DEI for Conservatives Has Begun: In an effort to attract more right-leaning faculty, some elite universities are borrowing tactics long used to promote racial diversity.

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/05/conservative-professors-dei-initiatives/682944/

Posted by Krista at 1:04 PM No comments:

Sunday, May 25, 2025

The Utopian Promises and Novelty Cheese of a Discount Grocery Store

https://tastecooking.com/the-utopian-promises-and-novelty-cheese-of-a-discount-grocery-store/

Posted by Krista at 4:08 PM No comments:

From Messiaen to Radiohead: How great music uses prime numbers

https://bigthink.com/mini-philosophy/from-messiaen-to-radiohead-how-great-music-uses-prime-numbers/

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