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Keith French (Fermilab)
Illinois is trying to move the quantum starting line by introducing the subject to students earlier and emphasizing that the field needs workers beyond physics and engineering – although those skills will continue to be highly sought after. That educational effort is backed by an ambitious public investment.
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Paramount's owners were hoping they'd be firmly in control of rival Warner Bros. Discovery by the end of this week. Monday's temporary restraining order puts that plan on hold.
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Angie Ryan
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Balance Yoga Studio and School
Angie Ryan is the owner and educator at BALANCE YOGA STUDIO and SCHOOL. She talks with Jeff Williams from Community Voices about Wall Yoga, and starting her very own studio.
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With President Trump in attendance, an all-superstar lineup that included Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Burna Boy felt a little more political than it might have otherwise.
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