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From screens to streets: How Gen Z is disrupting the status quo and redefining activism
Womans is shouting through a megaphone during protests
Creative Commons
2024-04-26, Dawn
Soft. Entitled. Snowflakes. Lazy. These are some of the characterisations about Gen Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) pushed in the media by older generations who have...
Stripping Trump of any Secret Service Protection
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Delaware, Ohio, to endorse Republican candidates ahead of the Ohio primary on May 3.
AP / Joe Maiorana
2024-04-25, Armstrong Economics
COMMENT: I have been a Democrat all my life, and I am 72. I suppose I was a Democrat because my father was. Like you, after watching what they have been doing to Trump...
Not Enough War on the Ground, the US Is Taking It To Space
Tesla and SpaceX Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk speaks at the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition in Washington
AP / Susan Walsh
2024-04-13, Scheerpost
By Stavroula Pabst / Responsible StatecraftElon Musk’s space company SpaceX recently secured a classified contract to build an extensive network of “spy satellites” for...
Defensive mishaps plague Spartans in shutout senior day loss2024-05-03
The Athens Messenger: ALBANY — Not every senior day game has a happy ending. ......
VFW Post 7174, Piggly Wiggly make donation to Athens County Peanut Butter and Jelly Project2024-05-03
The Athens Messenger: THE PLAINS — On May 1, The PlainsVFWPost 7174, in conjunction with Piggly Wiggly of The Plains, donated $1,000 of purchased peanut butter and jelly (PBJ) as well as in-kind donations of PBJ and Girl Scout Cookies to ......
Rita Nguyen, Sue Powell seek dismissal of Common Pleas complaint; file petition in Appeals Court2024-05-03
The Athens Messenger: Nelsonville residents Rita Nguyen and Carol “Sue” Powell asked Athens CountyCommon Pleas Court to dismiss their case against the city and council members. ......
Documentary Showcase Shines a Light on Unsung Heroes of the Orchestra With the Bowmakers2024-05-03
PR Newswire: LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ScientologyNetwork's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE — the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues — presents the documentary The...
Ancient Scroll Reveals New Story Of Plato's Death Here's Why You Should Be Suspicious Of It2024-05-03
MENA FN: (MENAFN - The Conversation) Plato of Athens (429-347BC) may be one of the most famous philosophers of all times. He was the thinker who came up with the–theory of forms– and founded the first ... ......
Georgia makes Kirby Smart college football’s highest-paid coach, again2024-05-03
Muscatine Journal: ATHENS, Ga. — Once again, Kirby Smart is the highest-paid coach in college football. Only time will tell if he holds that distinction longer than last time. The University of Georgia announced Thursday it had raised Smart’s salary to $13 ......
Here is the latest SEC sports news from The Associated Press2024-05-03
HJ News: ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia’s Kirby Smart has agreed to a contract extension that makes him the highest-paid coach in college football with an annual salary of $13 million. Smart surpasses Clemson’s Dabo Swinney, who is set to make $11 ......
Oconee County well represented in state soccer finals. Titans, Warriors playing for titles2024-05-03
Athens Banner-Herald: Oconee County's girls soccer seeks to defend its state title from a season ago while North Oconee's girls will play for their second championship in three seasons. Both play in title...
Athens has upgraded its geostrategic position in energy2024-05-03
Ekathimerini: “The global environment was crucial to China’s emergence,” University of Virginia professor emeritus of foreign affairs Brantly Womack tells Kathimerini, a few hours after the conclusion of the workshop “Recentering Pacific Asia: RegionalChina and World...
UGA professors want protesting students’ suspensions lifted2024-05-03
Atlanta Journal: ATHENS — A group of...
Ancient scroll reveals new story of Plato’s death – here’s why you should be suspicious ...2024-05-03
The Conversation: Plato of Athens (429-347BC) may be one of the most famous philosophers of all times. He was the thinker who came up with the “theory of forms” and founded the first academic institution. Yet we know little about his life, such as how he died, or where he might...
Find your ‘Love Shack’ in the Mojave Desert. The B-52s singer’s Airstream park is for sale2024-05-03
The Los Angeles Times: Kate Pierson, a founding member and singer of the B-52s, has listed her Mojave Desert retreat dubbed Kate’s LazyDesert for $452,000. The property, located in the unincorporated community of Landers in the Mojave Desert, is made up of six fully outfitted...
What's the quarterfinal schedule for Athens-area baseball playoff teams?2024-05-03
Athens Banner-Herald: The second round of high school baseball playoffs is in the books and the Athens area is still holding strong as the quarterfinals begin. Three teams remain after North Oconee, Oconee...
Urban gardens in Greece and Europe2024-05-03
Greek City Times: Gardens are an oasis of serenity and relaxation in bustling cities. Having trees and gardens in our cities is a very good idea. King Nebuchadnezzar II probably thought of it first, which is why the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, a great botanical achievement,...