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Neri Oxman, wife of Bill Ackman, accused of plagiarism days after Claudine Gay resigns

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    Amid the recent upheaval at Harvard University surrounding Claudine Gay's resignation, a new controversy has emerged involving Neri Oxman, the spouse of Bill Ackman. Ackman, who accused Claudine Gay of plagiarism, now faces similar allegations against his wife. Business Insider brought these accusations to light. Neri Oxman, a tenured professor at MIT since 2017, completed her PhD dissertation at the institution in 2010. The claims suggest that several paragraphs in Oxman's dissertation contain instances of plagiarism, as they incorporate direct quotes from sources without proper quotation marks. × × × According to Business Insider, Oxman's 2010 dissertation appears to have lifted text from the work of two Israeli scholars, Steve Winer and H. Daniel Wagner, dating back to 1998. Additionally, allegations state that Oxman's dissertation borrowed content from two separate articles written...

Multiple people shot at high school in Perry, Iowa, suspected shooter dead, police say

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Perry, Iowa - January 5, 2023   In a devastating incident that has shaken the community of Perry, Iowa, multiple individuals were shot at Perry High School on Thursday, the students' first day back in classes after their annual winter break. The shooting unfolded before the school day was set to start, resulting in two gunshot victims being rushed to Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, approximately 40 miles southeast of Perry.   Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infant confirmed that the suspect in the shooting has died, reportedly from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred amidst the backdrop of the Iowa caucuses, not far from where Republican presidential candidates were actively campaigning.   The shooting was reported at 7:37 a.m. on Thursday morning, and law enforcement officers arrived promptly seven minutes later. According to Sheriff Infant, there were few students and faculty present in the school at the time of the incident.   Z...

Winner! 1 lucky Powerball lottery ticket hits $842.4 million jackpot in New Year's Day drawing:

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  The winning numbers in the Monday night drawing are 12, 21, 42, 44, 49 with Powerball number 1. CLEVELAND — We have a major lottery victor as one fortunate ticket just hit the enormous Powerball bonanza worth $842.4 million in the drawing hung on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Lottery authorities say the triumphant ticket - - which is the fifth-biggest award in Powerball history - - was sold in Michigan. "The fortunate ticket holder will have the decision between an annuitized prize of $842.4 million or a singular amount installment of $425.2 million," Powerball authorities make sense of. "Both award choices are before charges. Assuming the champ chooses the annuity choice, they will get one prompt installment followed by 29 yearly installments that increment by 5% every year." Other large champs incorporate $2 million awards in Florida and Texas with $1 million awards sold in California, Connecticut, Florida and Maryland. The top award hit in Ohio is $50,000. Did you win ...
Losing 3 kilograms in 10 days is an aggressive weight loss goal that may not be sustainable or healthy in the long term. Rapid weight loss can lead to muscle loss, nutrient deficiencies, and other health issues. It's generally recommended to aim for a gradual and sustainable weight loss of about 0.5 to 1 kilogram per week. However, I can provide you with some general guidelines for a balanced and healthy approach to weight loss. Keep in mind that individual dietary needs may vary, and it's crucial to consult with a healthcare professional or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet. Sample Weight Loss Plan: Day 1-3: Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with spinach and tomatoes Whole-grain toast Green tea or black coffee Mid-Morning Snack: Greek yogurt with a handful of berries Lunch: Grilled chicken breast Quinoa or brown rice Steamed broccoli and carrots Afternoon Snack: Apple slices with a tablespoon of almond butter Dinner: Baked fish (like salmon or cod) ...

Game Recap: Dolphins Start Hot, Can't Keep Up With Ravens in Road Loss

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  Miami went to M&T Bank Arena Sunday early evening time expecting to knock off a Baltimore Ravens crew with the best record in the NFL (13-3). Through fifteen minutes, the Dolphins were moving the ball well on offense, had constrained a dropkick on protection and drove 10-7. With a little more than three minutes to play in the principal half, Miami as of now not drove, however followed only 14-13 after a field objective from kicker Jason Sanders. That is the point at which the game disentangled. The Dolphins offense slowed down and Baltimore scored 21 straight focuses in under 4:30 of game time spreading over from the finish of the main half to the beginning of the second from last quarter to open up a 35-13 lead. Miami (11-5) got back inside two belongings right off the bat in the final quarter on a one-yard score pass from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to running back De'Von Achane, however wouldn't draw any nearer. The Ravens added three scores in the last ten minutes ...