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U. of Florida axes DEI office under GOP-led law aimed at ridding similar programs

The University of Florida is eliminating its chief diversity officer position, scrapping the program's staff jobs because of a new law passed last year that was pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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University Of Florida Eliminates DEI Employees, Conservatives Applaud Decision

Controversy surrounds UF's decision to eliminate DEI employees, sparking debate on diversity and inclusion in academic institutions.

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Florida professors flee over DeSantis

"They have shown in every way possible that they want to get rid of people like me," one professor said

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Pro-Palestinian student group sues DeSantis over ‘deactivation’

Florida chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine say order by Republican governor violates its free speech rights

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The 15 battleground districts that will decide Virginia’s legislative elections

Welcome to the Thursday, October 26, Brew.

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Ex-Florida QB Jalen Kitna reaches plea deal on child pornography allegations

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Former University of Florida backup quarterback Jalen Kitna will be charged with two counts of breach of peace stemming from his arrest for child pornography in late November 2022.

Orlando Sentinel

Scientists document how space travel messes with the human brain

Researchers found who travelled on the ISS or NASA space shuttles on missions lasting at least six months experienced significant expansion of the cerebral ventricles

The Hindu

Scientists document how space travel messes with brain

A new NASA-funded study provides a deeper understanding of how space affects the human body - and it's good news for people considering becoming space tourists.

The New Daily

Carolina Panthers coach caught on camera giving CJ Stroud message despite NFL Draft call

Carolina Panthers officials were seen being friendly with potential No1 NFL draft pick CJ Stroud despite reportedly leaning towards University of Florida's star quarterback Anthony Richardson

Daily Mirror

Uh-oh. A new tropical mosquito has come to Florida. The buzz it's creating isn't good

Little is known about the mosquito species known as Culex lactator. But it belongs to a group of mosquitoes known to carry diseases and researchers are worried about what will happen.

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In Florida, an invasive snail is helping save an endangered bird

The population of an endangered bird, the Everglade snail kite, has rebounded recently. Scientists it's all thanks to an invasive snail that has provided kites with a new abundant food source.

The Guardian - US

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in toilet paper around the world

Research finds waste flushed down toilets and sent to sewage plants probably responsible for significant source of water pollution

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Eagles updated roster ahead of NFL free agency

We're looking at the Philadelphia Eagles' current roster ahead of the 2023 NFL Free Agency

Fortune

John Fetterman shows how depression can become an emergency. Experts say to watch for these signs of crisis

An acute change in mood that persists for weeks should not be ignored.

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Overclassification overkill: The US government is drowning in a sea of secrets

The U.S. faces far more threats to its national security than from spy balloons or classified documents discovered in former and current presidents’ homes.

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Panthers already ‘all in’ on Florida QB Anthony Richardson?

ESPN's Matt Miller said he's getting the sense that the Panthers are all in on University of Florida QB Anthony Richardson.

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Parents raise concerns as Florida bans gender-affirming care for trans kids

Florida's medical boards have voted to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Families with trans children and medical providers who care for them are worried about the impact.

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Eagles announce the signing of 11 players ahead of NFL free agency

With the NFL offseason set to begin, the Philadelphia Eagles just announced the signing of 11 players to reserve/futures deals ahead of NFL free agency and the Scouting Combine

The Guardian - US

Is Florida running out of orange juice? Record prices put the squeeze on consumers

Extreme weather and a prolific citrus disease have plagued Florida’s orange crop, sending prices through the roof

The Guardian - US

Florida still world’s shark bite capital – but attacks on humans lowest in decade

Across the world there were 57 unprovoked shark bites in 2022, most of which occurred in the US and Australia

The Guardian - US

Voters’ mail-in ballot requests cancelled as Florida passes new voting restrictions

Law championed by Ron DeSantis also includes identification requirements and ballot box limits, making it harder to vote by mail

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