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Kaden Feagin shines in debut season for Illinois football
  • 5th Nov 2023

Kaden Feagin shines in debut season for Illinois football

Illinois running back Kaden Feagin, a true freshman, has become the team's leading rusher after starter Reggie Love's injury. He scored his first collegiate touchdown in a win over Maryland and got his first score at Memorial Stadium the following week. Feagin is hoping to help his hometown team secure a postseason spot.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces independent presidential candidacy
  • 9th Oct 2023

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces independent presidential candidacy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of the famous Democratic family, has dropped his primary bid and will run for president as an independent in the 2024 race. Kennedy wants to declare independence from corporations, the media, and the two major political parties.

Nobel Economics Prize Awarded to Harvard's Claudia Goldin for Workplace Gender Gap Research
  • 9th Oct 2023

Nobel Economics Prize Awarded to Harvard's Claudia Goldin for Workplace Gender Gap Research

Harvard University professor Claudia Goldin has been awarded the Nobel economics prize for research that explains why women are less likely to work than men. Goldin is only the third woman to win the prize in its 93-year history. Her research shows that women often underestimate their employment opportunities and feel overwhelmed by responsibilities at home. Goldin also found that the gender pay gap discourages women from seeking employment or pursuing further education. She said that the differences between men and women in the workforce are often a reflection of what happens in individuals' homes.

Mars Society proposes institute for developing technology essential for Red Planet settlement
  • 19th Sep 2023

Mars Society proposes institute for developing technology essential for Red Planet settlement

Nonprofit organization the Mars Society has announced plans to establish the Mars Technology Institute (MTI), which will focus on developing the technology required to support human settlement on Mars. The MTI will initially focus on biotech projects, which require less funding than other areas of research. The Mars Society is seeking tax-deductible donations to fund the MTI.

Tennessee football punter Jackson Ross: Australian player's dislike for Outback Steakhouse
  • 2nd Sep 2023

Tennessee football punter Jackson Ross: Australian player's dislike for Outback Steakhouse

Tennessee punter Jackson Ross, originally from Australia, has taken a unique path to college football. He has mastered various punting techniques and has worked with a former NFL Pro Bowler. Ross has also adapted to American food and has a preference for Raising Canes Chicken Fingers. He attended Haileybury College in Melbourne and played for the Hawthorn Football Club before transitioning to college football. Ross is considered a tremendous athlete and has impressed with his throwing arm. He believes he is better than Coach Heupel, but Heupel disagrees. Ross has spent years kicking and punting footballs, making it a natural skill for him. He has gradually learned American football and is now a redshirt freshman at Tennessee.

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