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Women Are Reclaiming Their Place in Baseball
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Women Are Reclaiming Their Place in Baseball

For most baseball fans, hope springs eternal on Opening Day. Many of those fans – more than you might think – are women. A 2024 survey found that women made up 39% of those who attended or watched Major League Baseball games, and franchises have taken notice. The Philadelphia Phillies offer behind-the-scenes tours and clinics...

Cincoro Tequila and AC Milan Unveil Exclusive Limited-Edition Bottle to Celebrate Club’s 125th Anniversary
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Cincoro Tequila and AC Milan Unveil Exclusive Limited-Edition Bottle to Celebrate Club’s 125th Anniversary

Cincoro Tequila has announced a limited-edition in partnership with Italian football powerhouse, AC Milan to celebrate the Club’s 125th Anniversary. Crafted in an ultra-exclusive run of just 125 bottles, this limited-edition release features a striking black and red design, mirroring AC Milan’s iconic jersey colors. It is also adorned with embossed gold logos of both...

Who Does Darth Vader Vote For? Not the Same Party as Harry Potter
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Who Does Darth Vader Vote For? Not the Same Party as Harry Potter

People think that Harry Potter, Spiderman and Gandalf would vote the same way they do, whereas Darth Vader, Cruella de Vill and Joffrey Baratheon would vote for the rival party. New research from the University of Southampton, published today [17 March] in the journal Political Science Research & Method, shows how people in the UK and USA...

The Dark Parallels Between 1920s America and Today’s Political Climate
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The Dark Parallels Between 1920s America and Today’s Political Climate

As promised, the second Trump administration has quickly rolled out a slew of policies and executive orders that the president says are all aimed at “Making America Great Again.” This takes on different forms, including Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency quickly laying off thousands of workers at various federal agencies, and President Donald Trump...

Micro-Wineries in Cyprus Hope to Give the World’s Oldest Named Wine a Comeback
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Micro-Wineries in Cyprus Hope to Give the World’s Oldest Named Wine a Comeback

Praised by the ancient Greek giants Homer and Euripides for its superb quality nearly 3,000 years ago, Cyprus’ Commandaria is the world’s oldest recorded and named wine. Despite its rich heritage, the sweet wine has struggled to find its niche in the global market. Now a number of micro-wineries in this east Mediterranean island nation...

Satire More Damaging to Reputations Than Direct Criticism
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Satire More Damaging to Reputations Than Direct Criticism

In our digital times as we are inundated with YouTube videos, memes and social media, satire is everywhere, but it can be more damaging to people’s reputations than direct criticism, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. Seemingly innocuous satire may be more harmful than direct criticism because it can dehumanize people and...

Elon Musk and the Narratives of Decadence That Link All Anti-Democratic Movements
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Elon Musk and the Narratives of Decadence That Link All Anti-Democratic Movements

“It’s the birthrates. It’s the birthrates. It’s the birthrates,” echoed the introduction line in the manifesto of the Christchurch shooter who killed 51 people in a mosque in 2019. His claim was that white people are being “replaced” by other races and won’t survive without action. A few years later, the same obsession with birth...

An Eye for an Eye: People Agree About the Values of Body Parts Across Cultures and Eras
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An Eye for an Eye: People Agree About the Values of Body Parts Across Cultures and Eras

The Bible’s lex talionis – “Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot” (Exodus 21:24-27) – has captured the human imagination for millennia. This idea of fairness has been a model for ensuring justice when bodily harm is inflicted. Thanks to the work of linguists, historians, archaeologists and anthropologists, researchers know...

How Many Children Use Tik Tok Against the Rules? Most, Study Finds
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How Many Children Use Tik Tok Against the Rules? Most, Study Finds

How many children use Tik Tok against the rules? Most, study finds  As the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether Congress can ban Tik Tok, new research highlights the health risks that top social media platforms pose to children.  Most 11- and 12-year-olds use Tik Tok and other social media despite the platforms’ age restrictions, and many...