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A new Times Square statue now stands proudly in the middle of one of New York City’s busiest areas. Towering above the crowds, this striking bronze sculpture of a woman commands attention at the Broadway Plaza between 45th and 46th Streets. Artist Thomas J. Price created this work not just to decorate, but to spark...

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It might be surprising to know that some of America’s iconic brands, ones considered embodied in American culture, are actually owned by foreign companies. From beloved ice cream makers to trusted household staples, these brands have quietly changed hands over the years. Acquiring “American-made” brands has been marketed towards foreign companies as a great way...

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For decades, our solar system was thought to have nine planets, with Pluto considered the smallest and farthest. But in 2006, Pluto was officially reclassified as a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union. Since then, we’ve become used to saying there are eight planets. Now, however, some scientists believe there could actually be a...

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Crime experts at Northeastern University are pushing back against social media rumors about a supposed New England serial killer. They say that the evidence from the 12 recent deaths across three states doesn’t support the serial killer narrative. Professor James Alan Fox, who oversees the Associated Press/USA TODAY/Northeastern University Mass Killing Database, also notes, “The evidence...

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Scientists have discovered cannabidiol (CBD), one of the active compounds, traditionally found in cannabis, in an unexpected source. A common Brazilian shrub, which is often considered a weed,  known as Trema micrantha blume could present a new potential alternative to cannabidiol.  This discovery, led by molecular biologist Rodrigo Moura Neto and his team at the...