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Jeff Thomasson built a $38 billion firm from $20,000 debt and 1,000 client meetings a year, now gives $100 million to Indiana UniversityJeff Thomasson has donated $100 million to Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. Thomasson founded Oxford Financial Group at age ...- Nike co-founder Phil Knight gives alma mater University of Oregon $1 billion, biggest-ever public university gift after unscheduled callPhil Knight and his wife, Penny, have recently pledged $1 billion to the University of Oregon. This donation is intended for the establishm...
- Bought peaches that are still hard? Put them in a paper bag to speed up ripening instead of refrigerating themMany store-bought peaches can seem ripe at first glance, yet they might still be quite firm inside. To help them ripen, simply keep them at...
- Ronika Stone, Green Bay Packers star Jordan Love's wife, has a surprising sports connection beyond the NFL; here's all about itJordan Love and Ronika Stone have shared moments from their journey together on social media since 2020. Beyond the NFL, Ronika has been as...
- Why are some pears supposed to be picked while they are still hard? Leaving them on the tree can make the flesh gritty, while indoor ripening gives better fruitFor optimal texture and flavor, pears should be harvested while still firm and green, as they undergo a unique ripening process. Unlike app...
- Mysterious radio bursts detected 63 light-years from Earth, well beyond our solar system: What scientists discovered about its sourceA newly reported radio signature from Beta Pictoris b is giving astronomers a rare way to investigate the magnetic environment of a planet ...
- Strange radio signals detected from exoplanet almost 63 light-years from EarthResearchers have observed unusual radio signals from Beta Pictoris b, an exoplanet located 63 light-years away. These signals, detected usi...
- French researchers tested zebra stripes and checkerboards on wind turbines. The surprising result may change how blades are painted to protect birdsIn an effort to reduce bird collisions with wind turbines, researchers are investigating how to enhance the visibility of turbine blades. V...
- In 1991, scientists used red dye to trace weedkiller in a Washington river choked by milfoil; the study reported a 99% decline in milfoil and up to 1,000% more native plantsResearchers used a red dye to precisely track herbicide application in Washington's Pend Oreille River. This innovative method allowed for ...
- Psychology says cat lovers may appreciate something about relationships that others overlookCats can offer a form of companionship in which connection is often expressed subtly rather than constantly. Affection may appear in quiet ...
- No buttermilk? Add 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar to milk to make 1 cup; the simple substitute only needs a few minutes to thickenFor those who love to bake, running out of buttermilk is no longer a crisis. A quick fix involves mixing milk with an acidic component, whi...
- Nike co-founder Phil Knight and wife Penny, worth $25 billion, have donated over $9 billion in two decades. Now they’re giving $1.1 billion for Oregon’s first women’s hospitalPhil Knight, the co-founder of Nike, alongside his wife Penny, has made an extraordinary donation of $1.1 billion to launch Oregon's inaugu...
- In 1964, Phil Knight sold Japanese running shoes from his car after teaming with his Oregon coach; Nike reported $19.2 billion in revenue in fiscal 2009Nike started its journey with Phil Knight selling shoes directly from his car's trunk, eventually collaborating with coach Bill Bowerman to...
- Lay newspaper 2–3 layers thick around garden plants, then cover it with several inches of straw or compost; the paper blocks light while the top layer holds it downUsing newspaper as mulch provides a sustainable and cost-effective way to control weeds in gardens. This method involves layering newspaper...
- Strange 8.5-inch object found in California creek turns out to be 10,000-year-old mastodon tooth; scientist says, “I had chills and shivers up and down my spine”A researcher surveying a San Mateo County creek for a frog habitat stumbled upon a remarkably preserved Pacific mastodon molar, a rare Ice ...
- Is China behind California’s 2017 catastrophic rain? New study finds a surprising 'climate teleconnection' linking the Rocky Mountains and Tibetan PlateauIs China behind California’s 2017 catastrophic rain? Recent studies indicate that unusually warm temperatures on the Tibetan Plateau have a...
- Mix 2 tablespoons borax, 1/4 cup vinegar, and 2 cups hot water; the three-part spray may work as an all-purpose household cleanerA well-known DIY cleaning solution combines borax and vinegar to efficiently tackle grime. This blend effectively disrupts surface tension,...
- Got into Delhi University? The next challenge for thousands of students is finding an affordable place to stayDelhi University faces a significant hostel accommodation deficit for its students. Many students arriving from outside the city struggle t...
- Oregon farmer spent 40 years proving crops can grow without irrigation: How dry farming helped tomatoes, potatoes and beans survive hotter, drier conditionsA farmer in Oregon grew tomatoes, potatoes, winter squash, garlic, favas and other beans organically and without any form of irrigation for...
- In 2024, four dams were removed from an American river. Over 400 miles of Salmon habitat reopened. Scientists are now watching an ecosystem rebuilding itselfFour hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River were removed in 2024. This project opened over 400 miles of historic salmon habitat. Indigenou...
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