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Today's word: nefarious
Definition: Flagrantly wicked, impious, or villainous.
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Academic freedom is on the line as government presses colleges to take steps or lose financial support

Showdowns over federal support for universities are among tug-of-war dramas marking the opening three months of Donald Trump's second term in the White House. The president, who first served from 2017-21, last week froze $2.2 billion in multiyea...

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The Great Moose Migration: A hit for Sweden's ‘slow’ TV


In Sweden, it’s time for the return of a surprising TV sensation — starring none other than the kings of the Scandinavian forest. “The Great Moose Migration” has become a national hit for Sweden’s public broadcaster. For 20 days straight, cameras fol...

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This week's word in the news: NEFARIOUS

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Flagrantly wicked, impious, or villainous.

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The group complaint and demand for jury trial filed Saturday in the Los Angeles Superior Court alleges that in a “nefarious conspiracy,” major insurers conspired to “eliminate competition between them,” thereby “intentionally and systematically” forcing homeowners to accept the California FAIR Plan.
The Los Angeles Times -- 04/21/2025

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