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Stuart Scott delivered a poignant speech at the 2014 ESPYs upon receiving the Jimmy V Perseverance Award. Stuart is an American sportscaster known for his distinctive hip-hop style and catchphrases. He gained prominence as an anchor on ESPN’s SportsCenter and became a staple in the network’s NBA and NFL coverage.

Despite Stuart’s battle with cancer, he emphasized the significance of living life to the fullest and fighting with unyielding determination, stating, “So, live. Live! Fight like hell!” He expressed gratitude for the honor and acknowledged its responsibility, drawing inspiration from Jim Valvano’s timeless words, “Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.”

Scott shared personal experiences, including recent hospitalization and surgeries, underscoring the vital role played by his support network. He emphasized the collaborative effort required in facing challenges, stating, “This whole fight, this journey thing, is not a solo venture. This is something that requires support.” Scott also highlighted the profound impact of his daughters on his life, expressing deep love and gratitude, noting, “I can’t ever give up because I can’t leave my daughters.”

In the spirit of Valvano’s mantra, Scott encouraged everyone to live fully and fight relentlessly, concluding with gratitude towards ESPN, the ESPYs, and the audience.

At universities, students often face a substantial workload of homework and assignments. This includes a significant amount of reading, research, and writing, which can consume a considerable portion of their time. Balancing academic demands with personal life can be challenging, leading some students to experience stress and a reduction in social activities. However, many universities offer support services and resources to help students manage their workload and maintain their well-being. I talked to Morningside student Freja Brix Rasmussen and asked her about her experience with the workload at Morningside University.

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Going into our next topic, many students from different countries go to Morningside University. The weather isn’t very cold yet, but the international students are already looking forward to going back to their home countries for Christmas. They are busy getting ready and saying goodbye to their friends. They feel both happy and sad. They can’t wait to see their families, but they’ll also miss the friends they have at the university. As they start their trips, they look forward to seeing all the people back home again. I talked to Vicotira Stausholm, an international student from Denmark, to ask what she likes about the Christmas break and if she is already ready for her trip.

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Another big thing coming up for students is Black Friday. When Black Friday comes around, students get really excited. They look forward to the big sales and special deals that happen on this day, which marks the start of the holiday shopping season. With their money ready and a list of things they want, they plan out where they want to go and what they want to buy. They try to be smart about what they spend, making sure they don’t go over their budget. Even with all their schoolwork, they manage to find time to take advantage of the great discounts and buy things they like while still saving money. Morning side student Chihiro, an student from Japan, Agrees with this…

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The latest Quote 500 edition in the Netherlands reveals a thriving wealth landscape despite economic challenges, marked by a record number of billionaires, an increased threshold for inclusion at 125 million euros, and a collective estimated wealth of 241 billion euros. Notable shifts include setbacks for some, such as the Carlier brothers, whose electric bike company’s bankruptcy led to a drastic 99 percent wealth decline, and Princess Mabel, whose shares in Adyen saw a significant drop. In contrast, others, like Rob Defares and Johann Kaemingk, experienced considerable wealth growth, reflective of the volatile stock market dynamics. Additionally, unexpected turns of events, as in the case of Pieter Heerema’s offshore industry ventures, highlight how external factors can transform financial fortunes.

Despite the vibrant wealth scene, there is a noted hesitancy among newcomers to embrace the spotlight, potentially due to increasing calls for financial equity and proposals for wealth limitations. Meanwhile, wealthy individuals are voicing concerns about a perceived leftward political shift, expressing worries about potential business climate implications, leading to a notable increase in political contributions, primarily to the VVD, by individuals like Marcel Boekhoorn and Robert van de Wallen. This suggests a growing apprehension within the affluent community regarding the influence of left-wing policies on their wealth and businesses.

I think the article stays objective and only talks about the facts. It gives a summary of the Quote 500 and what the biggest changes are from last year. They did not have any source that is in the quote 500, because they said that people do not want to talk about it this year. I think that is a good reason. I think it is also interesting that rich people are more involved in politics.

https://nos.nl/artikel/2496096-quote-500-meer-miljardairs-gestegen-ondergrens-en-politieke-donaties

Scientists have found that chimpanzees, which are similar to us, also stop having babies as they get older, just like women. This discovery challenges what we used to think, that only some animals go through this. It’s making us rethink why this happens. The researchers watched these chimps in a forest for a long time and found that they don’t have babies when they get older.

One of the scientists, Dr. Kevin Langergraber, says, “We need to rethink what we know about why this happens in these animals. The way they live and the things around them might be changing this.” It’s possible that before, more of them had this happen, but now, things like people hunting them and making them sick might be making it less common.

This discovery in chimpanzees has made scientists curious about other animals and how they live. They want to know if other animals also change the way they have babies as they get older. Some animals might have special reasons for stopping having babies, like needing to take care of their families in different ways. Understanding how different animals handle these changes can help us learn more about the ways animals adapt to their environments over time.

This new understanding is helping scientists see that animals and people are more connected than we thought. It’s making us ask questions about how animals take care of their families and why some things happen the way they do. By studying chimpanzees and other animals, we can learn more about how they live and what they need to survive. This can also help us understand how we can better protect them and make sure they have what they need to stay healthy.

Businesses are sidestepping regulations aimed at reducing single-use plastic, potentially jeopardizing efforts to curb plastic waste, according to the Inspection for the Environment and Transport (ILT) in a report submitted to the Dutch Parliament. The ILT previously expressed concerns about the feasibility and vulnerability to fraud of these regulations. Companies are exploiting loopholes, such as using soft plastic wraps instead of hard plastic containers subject to a surcharge and opting for plastic bottles to evade bottle deposit obligations. These actions are not illegal but are deemed undesirable, with the weak implementation of rules attributed to the powerful lobbying of the packaging industry.

State Secretary Heijnen acknowledges the issue and pledges to address these findings in the upcoming law evaluation, particularly focusing on limiting the shift from hard plastics to soft ones. Environmental organization Recycling Netwerk Benelux stresses that they had forewarned about the legislation’s weaknesses and suggests that stronger action could have been taken if these warnings were heeded.

This article explained the situation pretty well. They used a lot of different sources to support their arguments. They even asked a politician what her opinion on this topic is. They also explained some solutions that need to happen if they want to solve this problem.

I think this article is good in giving the different sides of the story. They talk about the environment but also about what the effect is for companies and why they are making the decisions they are making now. I think they stated good by the facts.

https://nos.nl/artikel/2495191-van-bakje-naar-zakje-bedrijven-ontwijken-regels-wegwerpplastics

A 50-year-old man shot his wife in their own home 3 hours after they got married. This happened after she threw a plate of wedding reception macaroni salad at him. Walter Corse, a neighbor of the married couple heard everything.

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The wife, Laurette Brunson is brought to ST. Luke’s Hospital. She is in satisfactory condition because she was shot in the abdomen. Her man, Richard Brunson, was gone by the time the police arrived.  Michael Martin, another neighbor of the couple, was very surprised about what happened today.

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Richard and Laurette were living together in that house for four or five months before they got married yesterday. Laurette has three children, who all saw the accident happen.

Striker Vivianne Miedema is set to return to the Dutch national team, known as Oranje, after a thirteen-month absence due to a severe knee injury. Dutch women’s national team coach Andries Jonker has selected Miedema, along with 23 others, for the upcoming Nations League matches against Scotland on October 27 and 31. Jonker indicated that Miedema has been training with her club, Arsenal, and will also join the national team’s training sessions. Depending on her progress, she may be considered for the matches against Scotland.

In addition, Feyenoord goalkeeper Jacintha Weimar has been included in the squad despite a subpar performance in the last international match against Belgium, which resulted in a 2-1 loss. Jonker defended the decision, highlighting Weimar’s strong performance during the World Cup and stating that one mistake would not diminish her abilities.

The Dutch team currently holds three points in the Nations League after a loss to Belgium and a surprising victory against Sarina Wiegman’s England, a former World Cup finalist. The group winner will secure qualification for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris next year.

I think this article uses the right sources. They asked the head coach for comments and used his quotes in the article. They also used some statistics to support their arguments. I would say this article is well-written and provides all the information people need.  

https://nos.nl/artikel/2494424-miedema-na-dertien-maanden-terug-bij-nederlands-elftal-na-zware-knieblessure

During their free moments, students enjoy streaming their favorite movies and TV shows. These days there are so many options to choose from.

With the rise of streaming platforms, the internet is now full of different shows and movies for everyone. There are so many streaming services that you can choose from, offering everything from big, exciting movies to smaller shows made for specific groups of people. How do college students manage that? “I have Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. I use Netflix on the account of my parents and the other platforms I share with my cousins,” said Jasmijn Peters, a college student.

Having access to all these platforms offers a remarkable variety of content at one’s fingertips, enabling viewers to curate their own personalized streaming experience. Jessica Chino, a graduate student, had to say on that, “I like Hulu the most because it has the most variety of movies and series. Still, Disney+ is also great. It is hard to choose my favorite one.”

Jasmijn agrees with Jessica. She says that it is hard for her to choose her favorite one, but the choice to get rid of one is even harder. A lot of students have a favorite one. In 2017, only 8 percent of college students did not have access to a Netflix account.

Balancing multiple streaming subscriptions can be akin to juggling a bunch of tasks at once. While having access to all these platforms is handy, it can also be challenging to stay on top of managing subscriptions, payment schedules, and the ever-growing lineup of shows and movies to enjoy. Bram Stof, a sophomore in college, agrees with this; “It is a lot of money if I have to pay for all the streaming platforms. I only pay for Netflix. For Amazon Prime and Hulu, I got the login information from my friends.”

All three students agree that it would be impossible to pay for all the streaming platforms by themselves. “One streaming platform is already a lot of money. If I had to pay for all of them, it would cost me around 100 dollars a month. I don’t have that,” says Jessica.

The majority of students maintain up to four streaming platform accounts, and they often take advantage of student discounts offered by these services. However, if a student wishes to subscribe to Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Hulu simultaneously, the cost adds up to approximately $35 per month. This can be a significant expense for a college student who needs to manage their finances carefully.

A problem for students who are sharing their accounts could arise in the future. Netflix does not like that everyone is sharing their passwords. They announced last year that you can only share your login information with the people in your household. All three students do not agree with that. “In the summer I am still living with my parents, does that count as living in the same household? It does not say how many days a year I need to live there,” Jasmijn says.

This article describes the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel. Wednesday witnessed intensified violence following a major Hamas attack on southern Israel the previous Saturday. Israeli fighter jets targeted over 200 locations in Gaza City, causing nearly 264,000 people to flee their homes, with the power supply disrupted due to fuel shortages. Israel’s political landscape shifted as a national unity government agreement was reached between Prime Minister Netanyahu and the opposition, focusing on managing the conflict.

False alarms of drone infiltrations in northern Israel from Lebanon briefly stirred concerns, and Egypt opted not to create safe civilian corridors. The Netherlands planned to evacuate around 500 Dutch nationals from Israel, particularly temporary residents, while pro-Hamas demonstrations were banned in Germany and France. EU leaders expressed solidarity with Israel, condemned Hamas, and demanded the immediate release of captured Israelis. The conflict’s toll includes significant casualties, with over 1,100 Palestinian deaths in Gaza, 28 on the West Bank, and 1,200 Israelis, affecting medical personnel and UN staff.

The article describes well what is happening in Israel. Every day this Dutch News website makes a summary of what is happening in Israel so that people can catch up with what is going on. They use local journalists for confirmation. I think it is good that they do that because people will believe it more. They also describe what other countries do to help or to get people out of the country.

In my opinion, this article describes the facts and does not say anything that they are not sure of or that they can’t check. I think it is also good that they do this so that people know what is going on.

https://nos.nl/artikel/2493753-bijlezen-de-ontwikkelingen-in-de-oorlog-tussen-hamas-en-israel

Thomas Ritchie had seen the world of media evolve before his eyes. From his early days in journalism to his current role as a Strategic Digital Marketing Specialist, his journey has been marked by change, adaptability, and a deep passion for storytelling.

One notable stop in his career was at the Great West Trucking Company in South Sioux City, where he delved into the world of insurance. While some might find insurance boring, Thomas saw it differently. “There are a lot of stories there,” he remarked. He emphasized the ever-changing nature of his job, saying, “It is never the same; that’s what I like. There is always something new.”

Despite the changes in journalism, Thomas remained passionate about storytelling. He acknowledged the shift towards opinion-based journalism and the role of social media in changing the landscape. “Social media has changed everything,” he observed. While it offered positives like connecting with people, it also had its dark side with hate, threats, and privacy concerns.

When it came to technology, Thomas acknowledged the power of AI but highlighted its limitations in understanding emotions. He believed AI had its place, especially in tasks like photo generation. For his marketing role, new social media features allowed his team to target specific audiences effectively.

Reflecting on his journey, Thomas admitted that journalism didn’t pay that well, and there were more opportunities in marketing. Nevertheless, he missed journalism dearly. “If it was the same as in the old days, I would go back,” he said. “But not how it is now. People get underpaid and get moved around a lot.”

In the end, Thomas Ritchie’s career had been a testament to adaptability and passion for storytelling, showing that even in a rapidly changing world, the essence of good journalism and marketing remained rooted in the art of telling a compelling story.