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Last Wednesday's decision by Chief Judge Thomas Kleeh (N.D. W. Va.) in Balise v. Jackson, stems from a "consensual romantic… The post Grey's Anatomy Goes Bad appeared first on Reason.com.

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Astronaut Jon McBride, early NASA space shuttle pilot, dies at 80

Former NASA astronaut Jon McBride, who was the pilot on the first mission to launch seven people into space, has died at the age of 80. McBride flew on STS-41G, Challenger's sixth flight, in 1984.

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Researchers Extracting Rare Earth Elements From Abandoned Coal Mines

Researchers in West Virginia are repurposing old coal mines to extract rare earth elements, enhancing energy security and environmental sustainability.

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Capitalism's long war on education

My alma mater, and dozens of other colleges, are ditching the liberal arts. That's a good way to kill off democracy

Salon

NCAA, states seek to extend restraining order letting transfer athletes play through the spring

The NCAA and a coalition of states have jointly asked a federal court to extend a small window for multiple-transfer athletes to compete through at least the winter and spring semesters

The Independent UK

Saying ‘no’ to that invitation might not be as bad as you think, study suggests

Some may consider it rude, but experts suggest people often overestimate the social consequences of rejecting an invitation.

The Independent UK

Scientists are devising ways to gaze past Earth's radio haze

Radio signals in Earth's orbit can create noise in astronomy data. Scientists are planning a workaround that'll be available to researchers for free.

Space

New Pill-sized Device Monitors Breathing From Inside Stomach

Scientists say the tool has the potential to provide convenient care for people at risk of opioid overdose.

Zenger

Future moon astronauts may 3D-print their supplies using lunar minerals

Microgravity 3D printing using a precious mineral abundant on the moon could help astronauts build on-demand supplies, shield themselves from UV radiation and even refine water, new study shows.

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¿Que? What’s a university without a foreign language?

Reading about West Virginia University’s plan to solve a budgetary shortfall by eliminating the study of foreign languages, it occurred to me the entire purpose of a college education has been turned inside out since my undergraduate days.

The Independent UK

West Virginia University recommends keeping some language classes, moving forward with axing majors

West Virginia University plans to eliminate its world languages department but is recommending letting students take some language elective courses as it faces a growing budget shortfall

The Independent UK

Students push back with protest against planned program and faculty cuts at West Virginia University

West Virginia University students are staging a walkout to protest the proposed elimination of academic programs while showing support for faculty and staff whose jobs are being targeted

Tribune News Service

Police: West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins charged with DUI, blew .21 during stop in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — Bob Huggins, West Virginia University’s men’s basketball coach, was charged Friday with driving under the influence stemming from an incident on Pittsburgh’s North Side.

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West Virginia Evidently Thinks Bob Huggins Is Above Significant Punishment

In deciding to retain and moderately penalize its Hall of Fame men’s basketball coach in the wake of scandal, West Virginia made its pecking order clear.

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West Virginia Releases Statement After Discipline of Bob Huggins for Anti-LGBTQ Slur

The university issued a statement after outlining the punishment for its men’s basketball coach.

The Guardian - US

WVU’s Huggins hit with suspension and $1m salary reduction for homophobic slur

West Virginia’s Bob Huggins is expected to return to the sideline next season after using a homophobic slur in a radio interview this week, ESPN reported

Sports Illustrated

It’s Hard to See How Bob Huggins Should Keep His Job at West Virginia

Kowtowing to the basketball coach would send a signal that West Virginia cares more about him than those he marginalized by speaking his unconscionable comments.

Sports Illustrated

Bob Huggins Apologizes for Using Anti-LGBTQ Slur on Cincinnati Radio Show

The WVU head coach released an apology just hours after the incident went viral.

Inverse

Deadly Fungal Infections Are Rising in the U.S. — A Doctor Answers 5 Key Questions

Deadly Candida auris is spreading in hospitals amid a broader trend of rising fungal infections.

WEKU

A West Virginia bill allowing concealed guns at colleges is one step away from law

A bill that would allow concealed weapons to be carried on West Virginia college campuses passed by a landslide in the state's House of Delegates. It heads to the desk of Republican Gov. Jim Justice.

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