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The article focuses on the transition of the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) to a fully digital format, aiming to reduce student stress and adapt to the changing landscape of standardized testing. Topics discussed include the redesigned test structure with shorter reading passages, concerns raised by educators about the shift, and the College Board's promotion of the new format as beneficial for students.

The article focuses on France's advancement towards including access to abortion as a "guaranteed freedom" in its Constitution, driven in part by the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022.

The article focuses on an exhibition featuring the works of Diane Simpson from 1977-1980 at James Cohan gallery in Manhattan, showcasing her intricate, three-dimensional sculptures made of cardboard that exhibit spatial ambiguity.

An interview with Daniel Ellsberg, a famous whistleblower who leaked the Pentagon Papers in 1971 is presented.

The article reviews an art exhibition featuring the works of German visual artist Gerhard Richter with his final series of 47 abstract paintings as well as three recent series of works on paper and one glass sculpture at the David Zwirner Gallery at Manhattan, New York through April 22, 2023.

The article reviews the stage adaptation of Disney's animated film musical "Hercules" directed by Lear deBessonet starring Bradley Gibson held at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey through March 19, 2023.

The article informs that multiple searches have been conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation at the University of Delaware, which houses President Joe Biden's Senate papers, as part of the special counsel investigation into his handling of sensitive government documents.

The article presents the author's views on the protests made by Chinese people to end zero Covid policy with the blank sheets of paper in their hands, indicating how censorship, propaganda, and the government's iron grip on all discourse had restricted a generation's ability to express itself.

The article reports that "Plastic is not going anywhere anytime soon," said AJex Dabagh, who two years ago started the company aNYbag, its name a play on the ubiquity of plastic bags and an ode to his hometown, New York City. In kitchens the world over, often there is a plastic bag stuffed with other plastic bags. In Mr. Dabagh's factory in Chelsea, totes are woven from plastic bags.

The article reports on the highlights of the 2022 Cheesemonger Invitational competition held in Brooklyn, New York in June 2022. The contestants were tested on their everyday cheesemongering skills like eyeballing and cutting a perfect half-pound wedge, wrapping the wedge on paper, and sealing the remainder in plastic wrap. Also cited are a brief history of the competition and a brief profile of winner Cara Condon of cheese shop Beautiful Rind.

The article reports on how retailers in the U.S. are preparing to exploit the Juneteenth celebrations as additional source of revenues as the event already became a federal holiday in the country. It cites as example the move by Brandy Goodner to establish her party-supply firm We Celebrate Black and sell her products like paper cups, banners, and plastic cutlery online. Also cited are the strategies by big-box stores like Walmart, Dollar Tree, and Party City.

The article reports on the steps taken by the Russian government to bolster the economy as the heavy economic sanctions imposed by Western countries over its invasion of Ukraine take their toll. Topics include the shortage of products like paper and buttons, the sharp increases in the prices of consumer goods, and the move by the Russian central bank to reduce interest rates to boost the economy.

The article reports on the legal issues over the publication of government secrets and the journalists who publish them as the U.S. Supreme Court addresses the controversy over the leaked 2022 court draft ruling overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade on abortion. Also cited is the court's 1971 ruling claiming that the government could not stop "The New York Times" from publishing the Pentagon Papers but indicting Daniel Ellsberg for theft for being the source of the leak.

The article focuses on a football game between Alabama State and Jackson State, where a victory by Alabama State led to playful taunts between the teams, referencing the departed coach Deion Sanders, highlighting his lasting impact on Jackson State's program.

The article reports on the operation of the nonprofit group Parapsychology Foundation, particularly the possibility that its lease for its Eileen J. Garrett Library in Greenport, New York could end. Also cited are the foundation's founders, mother and daughter Lisette Coly and Anastasia Damalas, and the library's collections like books, photographs, and scholarly papers about parapsychology.

The article reports on the campaign launched by Russian President Vladimir V. Putin against members of independent press in the country amidst his invasion of Ukraine. Among the broadcast media firms that stopped operations due to the campaign are Echo of Moscow and TV Rain. Also cited is the claim by newspaper Novaya Gazeta's Dmitri Muratov that the paper is on the verge of shutting down.

The article reports on a paper published in an early 2022 issue of "Evolutionary Biology," stating that the Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur specie should be divided into three species to include T. imperator and T. regina. According to paleontologist Gregory Paul, the report will affect the paleontology community. Also cited is a brief history of T. rex, including the discovery of its fossils in the Hell Creek Formation in the U.S. in 1902.

The article discusses the increasing popularity of the eco-anxiety field in 2022. Psychologist Thomas J. Doherty and psychology teacher Susan Clayton explained the psychological impact of climate change in a paper published in the 2010s. It cites evidence of the expansion of the field including the online directory of climate-aware therapists offered by the Climate Psychology Alliance and increase in Good Grief Network peer support groups. Also cited is the resistance encountered by the field.

The article notes that election day in Harris County, Texas reported a range of problems at polling places, including some that opened late and others that ran out of paper for printing voted ballots.

An interview with Poi-Wing Tam, technology editor for the news paper "The Times" is presented who tells about failure of many cryptocurrency companies such as FTX, the reason for layoff at major companies in the Silicon Valley, and the impact of economic slowdown on the technological companies.

The article offers information on gift wrap alternatives, topics include information on challenges of cost, sustainability concerns, running out of paper while wrapping gifts; comments of Lisa Fu, the head of design at NYC Gift Wrapping; and comments of Mary Domo, the chief executive of Los Angeles Gift Wrapping.

The article reports on the move by top officials in Arizona like Governor Doug Ducey to sign papers certifying the delayed results of the 2022 midterm elections following the order of a judge.

The article presents an interview with Vivian Wang, a China correspondent for "The Times," regarding the demonstration against the Chinese government in November 2022, in which she discusses when the protests began, the meaning of the white pieces of paper being held by the people and why people felt gratitude during the protests.

The article reports on a protest by students at the Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, where many held blank sheets of white paper in a symbol of tacit defiance against China's policy over Covid lockdowns.

The article offers global news briefs, including the proposal by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create rules for commercial air taxis and the introduction by Nestlé's Nespresso coffee business of paper-based compostable capsules to attract customers.

The article shares insight on lessons that U.S. democracy can learn from Brazil including the latter's fully digital vote-counting system without paper backups, crackdown on misinformation and false post, and expansion of power of Brazilian courts over online speech.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the authors experience of having different papers representing results from three entirely different experiments.

The article discusses Joyce Kozloff's exhibition "Collateral Damage," featuring five-foot-square paintings of conflict zones. The paintings, richly colored maps with visible pencil grids, utilize elements from the Pattern and Decoration movement, incorporating stripe, dot and squiggle patterns to draw attention to overlooked details on the maps, emphasizing local textile patterns and conditions of war.

The article discusses the pop-up group show "I Was Only Dreaming" organized by Club Rhubarb at 1 Ludlow on Dimes Square. Curated by artist Tony Cox, the exhibition features nearly 100 works by over 60 artists, emphasizing a DIY character and showcasing various mediums across different themed floors, providing a grassroots and artist-centric alternative to conventional galleries.

The article highlights five inspiring media and art pieces that infuse creativity into everyday life, exploring how they alleviate mundanity at the intersection of pop culture and real estate.

The article focuses on the author's daily routine of picking up garbage along the Back Cove shoreline, reflecting on the satisfaction derived from simple acts and the awareness it brings to personal contributions to environmental issues, amidst a broader skepticism about systemic change.

The article reports that Republican leader Butch Miller in Georgia has approved an initiative to limit voting. Topics mentioned include the prohibition of the use of drop boxes for absentee voters for security purposes, the advantage of voting restriction to the victory of U.S. President Joseph R. Biden Jr., and the use of paper ballot instead of touch-screen voting.

The article presents the discussion on Christopher Nowinski speaking at a fund-raiser for head trauma research. Topics include seeking treatment turning Nowinski into an advocate for research on brain trauma; and contributing to scientific papers and asking the families of those affected by head injuries for donating the brains to study.

The article focuses upon the grisly murder of Ahmad Abu Murkhiyeh, a 25-year old gay Palestinian man who had been living for two years in Israel and had filed papers for resettlement in Canada, in the West Bank city of Hebron.

The article informs that studies published in two papers in the journals JAMA Internal Medicine and JAMA Neurology, found that walking at a brisk pace can led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

The article discusses chess champion Nona Gaprindashvili has filed papers in federal court regarding the settlement of her defamation lawsuit against Netflix related to its fictional 2020 hit series "The Queen's Gambit."

The article reports that on September 5, 1972, a brief editorial in The New York Times noted that nothing that has happened in Munich so far can compare with the feats of Mark Spitz. Topics include examines between the time the editorial was written and the paper was tossed onto doorsteps in those pre-internet days, Spitz's seven Olympic gold medals and seven world records were overshadowed.

The article reviews a paper published in the journal "Ethology," in which researchers report that some macaques frequently rub stones around their genitals, indicating physiological arousal, a study based on macaques living near the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud, Indonesia.

The article presents the discussion on bee's blaring buzz or a crickets incessant chirp where insects being a staple of summers score focusing on the specimen's wings resembling crinkled parchment paper.

The article reports that Matt Purdy, a top New York Times editor who has helped guide much of the paper's Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative coverage over the past decade, will become an editor at large, The Times announced on Tuesday.

The article reports that in a political system, it's an easy question on paper but a hard one to deal with personally in the moment. It's at the hean of a peaceful transition or power, and former President Donald Trump's answer to that question in 2020- his refusal to admit that he lost - hammered away at the political foundations of the country.

The article reports how U.S. Representative Mike Lawler, a former state assemblyman who is one of a small group of Republicans representing swing districts who could be crucial to averting a catastrophic default, face brutal attacks from a major House Democratic political group that falsely accused him of trying to force cuts to Medicare and Social Security. Cited are his decision to attend U.S. President Joe Biden's event in the week of May 5, 2023 and the aim of Biden's campaign-style rally.

The article discusses the reasons behind the supply chain issues that worsened during the coronavirus pandemic. Also cited are how the issues resulted in shortage of products like toilet papers, drugs, winter coats and cars, how the decision by shipping firms to cut their schedules due to expected decline in demand for shipping goods resulted in the clogging of the system, and its effects to consumers.

The article focuses on court papers released on September 20, 2021 as a motion in a defamation lawsuit brought against the 2020 election campaign of U.S. President Donald Trump by Eric Coomer, former employee of Dominion Voting Systems, which contained evidence that officials in the campaign were aware that their claims of election fraud against the firm are baseless. Topics covered include the allegations that the campaign has made public and false theories that the campaign has spread.

The article reports that " I won't tell you the molding story, but there's a lot to the molding," Andrew Rifkin said, standing inside a room in Nine Orchard, the new hotel on Canal Street between Orchard and Allen Streets in Manhattan. Mr: Rifkin is also proud of the custom ceramic toilet paper holders ("You need a place to put your iPhone while you're in the toilet").

The article reports that Parasols, paper fans, flowing dresses, floppy hats, portable neck fans. Everywhere, water: botUes sweating beads of condensation, water guns spraying in parks and inside apartments. Fire hydra nts transforming into sprink.Jers. These are some of the tools New Yorkers are using to work and play during the summer's first heat wave, as daily temperatures near 100 degrees. As the planet continues warming,.

The article reports that B RITAIN'S chickens have come home tO roast. A dependably temperate climate has this week given way to extreme heat. "HOTTER THAN THE SAHARA," bellowed the front page of the aptly titled tabloid The Sun on Monday. Worrying ly, it proved to be a rare instance of accuracy from the paper. By midafternoon tha t d ay, British meteorologists confirmed that England, Scotland and Northern Irela nd had all experienced the highest temperatures of the year so far.

The article reports that In the more-is-more New York of the 1980s and 1990s, when Ivana Trump was at the height of her powers, "social media" consisted of pan y pages and gossip columns, and the best way to make your name was to go out. A lot. Ivana went out. "She certainly knew how to get in the papers," said the author George Rush, who, with his wife, Joanna Molloy, wrote the New York Daily News gossip column Rush & Molloy from 1995 t.o 2010.

The article reports on the charge filed against rare-book dealer Glenn Horowitz and two other men in the State Supreme Court in Manhattan, New York City for selling stolen 1970s lyrics and notes by songwriter Don Henley for the rock band Eagle and for lying about the provenance of the papers which were valued at one million dollars.