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Former UPenn president Elizabeth Magill

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What led to the resignation of University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill?

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Dazzling the league with his dual-threat skills since 2018, who signed the largest contract in the history of North American sports this weekend?

The Japanese-born Shohei Ohtani has agreed to a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. This makes it the largest contract in the history of major North American team sports, surpassing those of famous athletes like LeBron James, Mike Trout, Patrick Mahomes, and even Lionel Messi.

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What are the newest charges in the federal indictment filed by the Justice Department against Hunter Biden late last week?

Hunter Biden is facing charges for evading federal taxes on income from foreign businesses. This is his second indictment this year. The indictment does not reference President Biden, but it does note that Hunter's compensation from a Ukrainian energy company decreased after his father left office.

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Whose coordination skills did Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott controversially credit during a 2019 team meeting, leading to a public apology?

Sean McDermott, coach of the Buffalo Bills, faced scrutiny for his comments made during a 2019 team meeting where he cited the 9/11 hijackers when emphasizing the importance of communication to his players. He later realized how his message was being interpreted and apologized for his miscommunication.

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A $14 plush toy of which iconic comic strip character, clad in a blue puffer and striped hat, has gone viral on TikTok, leading to sold-out inventory nationwide?

Snoopy, the beloved character from the "Peanuts" comic strip, has become a craze among Gen-Z consumers, particularly for a specific stuffed toy version wearing a blue puffer and striped hat. This exclusive CVS toy has sold out nationwide, with resales happening online at significantly higher prices.