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Amazon Launching New Kindle Oasis eReader July 24

Starting at $249.99, it's pricey, but the previous generation is a PCMag Editors' Choice product, and this new model promises to be even better.




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Deals: Dell Inspiron 15 5000, iPad Pro, Hyundai Sapphire 480GB SSD

Today there are discounts on the Dell Insprion 15 5000 laptop, 12.9-inch iPad Pro, a few SSD and HDD storage devices, the second-generation AirPods, and more.




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Which Amazon Kindle Is Right for You?

Which Amazon Kindle should you buy? Whether you're new to ereaders in general or are looking to upgrade, we have the details on what each Kindle brings to the table.




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Onyx Boox Max 3

The Onyx Boox Max 3 is the most powerful, versatile E Ink Android tablet we've seen, but whether it successfully runs the apps you need is a gamble.




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E Ink Develops New Color E-Paper Display

Don't expect Amazon to use this Print-Color display in a new Kindle any time soon, but we could see Print-Color eReaders in some form by mid-2020.




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Amazon Wants to Give You an Extra $5 to Spend on Ebooks

With plenty of best sellers at $4.99 or less, like Midnight in Chernobyl, you're basically getting a free book or two.




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Little Richard, flamboyant rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, dead at 87

Little Richard, the self-proclaimed “architect of rock ‘n’ roll,” has died




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Coronavirus live updates: 3 New York children have died of COVID-related illness

The coronavirus death toll continues to rapidly climb in the U.S. and other parts of the world.




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NYPD arrested more people of color for social distancing and other charges: Data

The Brooklyn District Attorney released data to show the disparities in arrests. The NYPD released data to show the demographics of summonses.




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Man hit, killed by Southwest plane after security breach at airport

The man hopped the airport perimeter fence, an airport spokesperson confirmed.




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Timeline: Events leading up to the arrest of 2 men for murder of Ahmaud Arbery

After two prosecutors recused themselves from investigating Ahmaud Arbery's death, Gregory and Travis McMichael were arrested.




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Biden to scale up campaign as anxiety grows ahead of general election

Former Vice President Joe Biden has approved a series of new hires that will significantly expand his campaign ahead of the general election fight with President Trump.




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Men arrested in killing of Family Dollar security guard after face mask dispute

The U.S. coronavirus death toll has surpassed 77,000.




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Roy Horn of 'Siegfried and Roy' fame dies from COVID-19 complications

Roy Horn was 75.




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Court halts ban on mass gatherings at Kentucky churches

The ruling clears the way for Sunday church services in Kentucky.




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Legendary hip hop and R&B record label founder Andre Harrell has died

Andre Harrell's death was first announced by D-Nice during his "Club Quarantine" sets on Instagram Friday night.




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Global Programs honors faculty, staff and students

Global Programs has announced the 2020 recipients of annual awards that recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and academic programs at Penn State who have helped to advance the University’s global engagement goals.




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Schuylkill Speaks: Senior Bria Nickerson has heart and mind for criminal justice

Bria Nickerson turned her love of true crime television into a passion for criminal justice. During her time at Penn State Schuylkill, this administration of justice major has distinguished herself in the classroom and as a campus leader, earning her this year's Student Life Chancellor's Award for Student Leadership for contributions to the improvement and advancement of campus life.




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Schuylkill Speaks: Senior Dominique Varra discovers enthusiasm for ornithology

When she began the biology program at Penn State Schuylkill, senior Dominique Varra thought she wanted to study plants. But after conducting field research studying gray catbirds with Luke Redmond, assistant professor of biology, she has discovered a passion for ornithology. And all of her accomplishments have inspired the next generation of scientists, chiefly her five-year-old daughter Hayden, who hopes to follow in her mother’s footsteps.




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Schuylkill Speaks: Eric Thompson transforms tragedy into life of service

Penn State Schuylkill biology student Eric Thompson will graduate with honors on May 9. After surviving pediatric cancer in his early teens, Thompson has transformed a tragic situation into a passion to help people. This fall, he will embark on a new academic journey at Thomas Jefferson University’s Sidney Kimmel Medical College, where he will commit himself to earning his M.D. and delivering medical expertise to underserved communities.




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Schuylkill Speaks: Senior Tara Laubenstine continues Penn State family legacy

Tara Laubenstine comes from a long line of Penn Staters. When she began her college search, she knew exactly where she would apply and eagerly wait to be accepted. This week, she will graduate with her bachelor’s degree in business with a minor in psychology, after which she will pursue a career in human resource management. She made the most of her college experience by becoming involved, and with graduation on the horizon, Laubenstine sat down to speak about her college experience and offer advice to the incoming class.




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Common Assessments a Test for Schools' Technology

As the two big groups of states craft common-assessment systems, experts warn that the smallest details could undermine their work.




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States Raise 'Proficient' Bar on Tests in Last 10 Years, Study Finds

Most states have raised their expectations for what constitutes proficiency on state math and reading tests in the last decade, according to a new study.




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Teachers Should Design Student Assessments. But First They Need to Learn How

"When the day came to administer the first test I had designed," writes Brandon Lewis, "my heart sank."




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It's Official: All States Have Been Excused From Statewide Testing This Year

Within three weeks, a pandemic has completely changed the national landscape on testing. The U.S. Department of Education has now excused all 50 states and the District of Columbia from the requirement that they test all their students in math and English/language arts.




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Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia earns 2020 Rosemary Schraer Mentoring Award

Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, Samuel Weiss Faculty Scholar and clinical professor of law at Penn State Law at University Park, is the recipient of the 2020 Rosemary Schraer Mentoring Award.




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Penn State Law in University Park announces spring 2020 grading policy changes

Penn State Law in University Park will have a mandatory credit/no-credit grading system for the spring 2020 semester in order to be supportive of students during the novel coronavirus public health crisis.




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Virtual speaker series in May to focus on impact of COVID-19

The Penn State Law, Policy and Engineering initiative is hosting a virtual speaker series — titled, “Technology, Policy and Law during COVID-19” — that will consist of six sessions throughout the month of May.




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Penn State Law librarian elected 2021 chair of national law library organization

Rebecca Mattson, head of faculty and research services for the H. Laddie Montague Jr. Law Library, Penn State University Libraries, and professor of legal research at Penn State Law at University Park, has been elected vice chair/chair elect of the Research Instruction and Patron Services Special Interest Section of the American Association of Law Libraries.




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Pennsylvania Center for the Book announces 2020 Public Poetry Project selections

Selected poems of Rachelle Bowser, Rachel Mennies, Erin Murphy and Eleanor Stanford have been chosen to represent the Pennsylvania Center for the Book’s 2020 Public Poetry Project, with poetry interpreted into art posters for the annual event.




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Behrend virtual cabaret: Emily Green




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(Virtual) Things to Do at Penn State: May 7-14

Penn State Law, Policy and Engineering's "Technology, Policy and Law during COVID-19" virtual speaker series, a Penn State Extension webinar about food system disruptions, and a number of virtual exhibits at the Palmer Museum of Art and HUB-Robeson Galleries are among this weekend's and next week's cultural highlights at Penn State.




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From Puerto Rico to Penn State: A journey to becoming a student marshal

Daniela Claudio Pagán, a graphic design senior from Puerto Rico, has been named the College of Arts and Architecture's 2020 student marshal.




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Travis Dandro's 'King of King Court' wins 2020 Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize

"King of King Court" by Travis Dandro, published by Drawn & Quarterly, has won the 2020 Lynd Ward Prize for Graphic Novel of the Year. Penn State University Libraries sponsors the juried award and its administrator, the Pennsylvania Center for the Book.




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The Anxiety Project




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Remote events scheduled for Financial Literacy Month in April

The Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center at Penn State has a slate of programming for Financial Literacy Month this April and is offering help to anyone in the University community who is anxious about their financial future.




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New Kensington family of ‘Nittany Neighbors’ support each other during pandemic

The Nittany Neighbors program created at Penn State New Kensington in response to the coronavirus pandemic is testament to the fact that, as campus director of student affairs Theresa Bonk said, "we are a family, and like any family, we take care of our own."




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New Kensington students, faculty celebrated in virtual awards recognition

Penn State New Kensington announced its academic, teaching and extracurricular award winners on May 1, and shared a dedicated, virtual recognition web page, including video messages, photos and award winners.




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Portion of New Kensington city block transformed into innovation corridor

In 2019 alone, Corner LaunchBox had 10 accelerator program graduates, supported five new startups anchored in Pennsylvania, and helped create 20 new jobs. More than 900 individuals utilized the facility for a variety of free and low-cost activities, including the 10-week Corner Opportunity accelerator program, an Idea TestLab, small business and entrepreneurship workshops, free legal clinics, weekly information sessions, and networking events.




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Penn State introduces new student wellness portal: You@PSU

You@PSU is a new wellness portal designed to provide customized content to students around topics ranging from career readiness to personal wellness to involvement.




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Campuses transform learning through immersive technology

Penn State faculty are going beyond using traditional video in their courses by incorporating virtual-reality immersive experiences. They are discovering how those experiences help enhance active learning and focus students' attention on critical lessons in their courses.




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Provost provides update on University's coronavirus actions

Penn State Executive Vice President and Provost Nicholas P. Jones has shared a message updating the University community on steps being taken to monitor the evolving worldwide coronavirus outbreak and prepare for the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff and visitors.




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Professors to present research during Faculty Speaker Series

Autumn Sabo, assistant professor of biology, and Yi-An Burleson, assistant professor of psychology, will present on their respective areas of research for the Academic Affairs Faculty Speaker Series.




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Students, staff and faculty recognized at Penn State Beaver

Penn State Beaver has announced the Academic Award winners for the 2019-20 academic year, including the recipient of the Walker Award.




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How to Check Your Internet Speed

Don't take your ISP's word for it, put your connection to the test. The easiest way is to use Ookla Speedtest, but options abound. Here's how to see if you're getting what you pay for.




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Prime Day Deals Still Live: AirPods, Apple Watch, Galaxy S10e, More

Prime Day is over but there are still some great deals available. AirPods, Apple Watch Series 4, Samsung Galaxy S10e, Google Pixel 3 XL are discounted right now.




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Report: Huawei Allegedly Built North Korea's 3G Network

The Washington Post report may force the White House to reconsider relaxing trade restrictions on Huawei, which is currently blacklisted from sourcing components from US technology suppliers.




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How to Get the Best Cable Modem: Buy or Rent From Your ISP?

You may be able to save money and get faster speeds by buying a cable modem instead of renting one from your ISP. Here's what you need to know.




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This Little Chip and Big Box Will Change Your Home Internet

Qualcomm's new home Internet box will grab 5G from towers a mile from your house.




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How to Set Up and Optimize Your Wireless Router for the Best Wi-Fi Performance

Follow these simple steps for configuring your router and wireless network the right way.