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CNET
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
Access More Than 30,000 Movies and TV Shows With This One Free Item
When I was an undergraduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I added a concentration in film studies as part of my English and Comparative Literature degree. This choice exposed me to the marvelous world of film scholarship, adding to my already fervent love for movies. The decision also meant I was screening anywhere from four to seven movies each week for assignments and my honors thesis. The one platform that saved me throughout my semesters of frantic screenings was the streaming service Kanopy. Kanopy is an on-demand video platform that boasts a catalog of 30,000-plus titles, including classics, film noirs and award nominees. And unlike other streaming services like Netflix that are consistently raising their prices, Kanopy is still free. As a college student, I had free access to the platform with my university email address. The best part -- besides Kanopy being ad-free -- is that I didn't have to give up my account after I graduated; I'm still streaming its robust offerings for free thanks to my public library card. Below, I'll show you how you can sign up with Kanopy, and why it's worth it. Read more: 9 of the Best Netflix Alternatives to Entertain You How to create a Kanopy account With Kanopy, you can stream for free — without ads — movies, TV shows and documentaries. To create a Kanopy account, you can do the following: Go to and click Get Started . . The next window will ask if you're signing up with a university credential or a public library card. Select which option applies to you. You'll need to select your library system or university from the dropdown list. To find a library near you, share your location when prompted or search for your library by name, city or ZIP code. You can do the same when searching for your university. Hit Continue. Create your Kanopy account by filling out the requested fields (name, email address and password). Click Sign Up . . You will receive a verification email from kanopy@ Open the message, and click Verify My Email . . Start streaming. You'll need to select your library system or university from the dropdown list when creating a Kanopy account. Kanopy/Screenshot by CNET Are there limits to the number of films I can watch per month? Yes, Kanopy does not offer unlimited streaming. After signing up, you can stream up to 10 titles per month. Your 10 play credits will renew at the beginning of every calendar month. These credits do not carry over if you don't use them. Why is there a monthly limit? CNET Kanopy works on a pay-per-checkout model, meaning the public library system pays a small fee each time you check out a title. By limiting checkouts to 10 titles per month, libraries can ensure they stay on budget. Which films are offered on Kanopy? Kanopy catalog gives you access to over 30,000 titles, including: Award-winning foreign films Critically acclaimed movies A24 films Documentaries Classic films from the Criterion Collection Content from the Great Courses and PBS Festival indie or world cinema Storybooks Films and series for children Some notable standout films include Memento (2000), Donnie Darko (2001), Dial M for Murder (1954), and my personal favorite, Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019). If you're interested, you can read my commentary about why I love this film so much. Does Kanopy offer seasonal collections? Yes, Kanopy offers select seasonal and speciality collections. Kanopy's Holiday Collection is released each December and includes a slew of Christmas features and documentaries, and Yuletide classics. In October, Kanopy released its Fright Fest collection -- a catalog of Halloween favorites -- comprised of horror flicks, slashers, thrillers and more. The Fright Fest collections includes A24 favorites, creepy classics, cozy horror and so much more. Kanopy/Screenshot by CNET You should also explore our full rundown of the best movies on Max, Netflix and Amazon Prime. Plus, stream our favorite horror double-feature now on Netflix.
CTV News
a day ago
- Health
- CTV News
Liver cancer to double worldwide, most of it preventable, study says
FILE - In this May 25, 2017 file photo, chemotherapy drugs are administered to a patient at a hospital in Chapel Hill, N.C. The number of people with liver cancer will nearly double worldwide by 2050 unless more is done to address preventable causes such as obesity, alcohol consumption and hepatitis, a study warned Tuesday. New cases of liver cancer -- the sixth most common form of the disease -- will rise to 1.52 million a year from 870,000 if current trends continue, according to data from the Global Cancer Observatory published in the Lancet medical journal. It is also the third deadliest of all cancers, with the study predicting it would take 1.37 million lives by the middle of the century. However three out of five cases of liver cancer could be prevented, the international team of experts said. The risk factors are drinking alcohol, viral hepatitis and a build-up of fat in the liver linked to obesity called MASLD, which was previously known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The viruses that cause hepatitis B and C are expected to remain the leading causes of liver cancer in 2050, according to the study, published on World Hepatitis Day. Vaccination at birth is the best way to prevent hepatitis B, but vaccine coverage remains low in poorer countries including in sub-Saharan Africa, the study said. Unless vaccination rates are increased, hepatitis B is expected to kill 17 million people between 2015 and 2030, it added. Alcohol consumption is estimated to cause more than 21 percent of all cases of liver cancer by 2050, up more than two percentage points from 2022. Cancer due to obesity-linked fat in livers will rise to 11 percent, also up more than two percentage points, the researchers calculated. The large-scale study, which reviewed the available evidence on the subject, underscored 'the urgent need for global action' on liver cancer, the authors said. The experts called for more public awareness about the preventable danger of liver cancer, particularly by warning people with obesity or diabetes about fatty-liver disease in the United States, Europe and Asia.
Forbes
a day ago
- Business
- Forbes
Student Loan Defaults Threaten Federal Aid At 1,100 Colleges
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 29: People walk on the campus of the University of North Carolina ... More Chapel Hill on June 29, 2023 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race-conscious admission policies used by Harvard and the University of North Carolina violate the Constitution, bringing an end to affirmative action in higher education. (Photo by) New federal data suggests that over 1,100 colleges and universities are at risk of losing access to federal financial aid programs (such as Pell Grants and federal student loans) because too many of their former students are not repaying their student loans. This alarming statistic is known as the Cohort Default Rate (CDR). It tracks the number of students who are in default on their student loans three years after graduation. The Covid-era payment pause that lasted from March 2020 to October 2023 offered temporary relief to millions of borrowers, and in turn dropped the CDR to 0%. However, now that repayment has resumed, nonrepayment has become a serious problem - and the impact extends to the colleges as well. When the CDR is above 30 percent for three consecutive years, the school loses access to Title IV financial aid funds. If the CDR is above 40 percent in any single year, the school immediately loses access to Direct Student Loan funds. According to the latest data from the Department of Education, 1,113 colleges had nonrepayment rates above 30 percent in May 2025. And 388 of those colleges had rates above 40%. That's nearly 20 percent of the 5,736 colleges that the Department of Education tracks - meaning nearly one-fifth of colleges nationwide are at risk of losing federal financial aid dollars. This could have profound effects in access to higher education. What The Cohort Default Rate Measures A school's Cohort Default Rate (CDR) is calculated by dividing the number of borrowers who default on their student loans within three years by the total number of borrowers who entered repayment in that time. Default is defined as failing to make a payment for 360 days. If a college's CDR exceeds 30 percent for three years in a row, or exceeds 40 percent in a single year, the Department of Education can remove access to federal financial aid for its students. This matters because federal financial aid, including Pell Grants and federal student loans, is the primary way millions of students pay for college. If a college is cut off for accessing federal financial aid programs, students may not be able to afford to attend, and the school could see enrollment and revenue collapse. In the past, only a small number of for-profit institutions triggered CDR penalties each year. But that may be about to change. Colleges can appeal a failing CDR, but the process is not automatic and does not guarantee relief. Even if aid is not immediately cut off, a high CDR is an embarrassing signal to students, families, and policymakers that an institution is not serving its graduates well. The premise is that if such a high percentage of students cannot afford to repay their student loans after graduation, the school is charging too much and/or not preparing its students for the workforce after graduation. Which Colleges Are At Risk? The Department's data are not final cohort default rates but rather a proxy using interim data: the percentage of borrowers who entered repayment after January 2020 and were either in default or more than 90 days delinquent as of May 2025. Nearly 400 institutions already exceed 40 percent in this measure, while hundreds more hover above 30 percent. And it's not just for-profit schools, there are many public colleges impacted as well: One example of a public college is Albany State University. Of the 11,200 borrowers who entered repayment since 2020, 32 percent are now in default or more than 90 days behind. Others include private colleges like Remington University in Texas, which had 14,900 borrowers enter repayment, and currently has a 43 percent default rate. This puts the college in immediate danger of losing federal aid unless the numbers improve significantly. Community colleges, regional public universities, and private institutions all appear on the list of schools with high nonpayment rates. The Department says it will release official CDRs next year, covering borrowers who entered repayment in 2023 and defaulted during 2023, 2024, or 2025. Why Is This Happening Now? The spike in nonpayment is not just a reflection of economic hardship. It also highlights the struggle to restart student loan repayment after a nearly five-year pause combined with all the confusion about the changes in student loan repayment. As of May 2025, only 38 percent of borrowers with Direct Loans or Department-held FFEL loans are current on their payments, according to Department estimates. Roughly one-quarter are already in default or late-stage delinquency. The Department resumed collections in May and plans to begin wage garnishment by the end of summer. In a 'Dear Colleague' letter sent in May, the Department urged colleges to take responsibility for improving repayment outcomes. Schools are being asked to contact all borrowers who left since 2020 to remind them of their obligations and direct them to repayment options on Colleges are also required to conduct entrance and exit counseling, disclose tuition and net price clearly, and report enrollment and student contact information accurately. These steps help ensure that borrowers know their responsibilities, can be contacted by their loan servicer, and avoid student loan default. The Department emphasized that institutions have a financial stake in the outcomes of their former students. If students default in large numbers, the schools could lose the aid dollars that allows them to operate. What Happens If Colleges Lose Access To Financial Aid Dollars? Under federal rules, the consequences for high default rates are clear: Even schools that stop offering federal student loans cannot escape penalties. Borrowers can enter repayment years later, and the CDR calculation continues as long as any former students from that school still hold federal loans. Appeals are allowed for colleges, and they may stop some short term penalties, but long term, if the colleges don't improve their student outcomes, they will lose access to these dollars. The net result is that colleges who don't improve the CDR of their borrowers risk losing federal aid dollars. Some colleges receive upwards of 90% of their revenue from Title IV funds - meaning if they are cut off from these sources, they'll have no choice but to close. What Happens Next? The return of repayment has exposed not just borrower struggles, but also structural problems at many institutions. High loan default rates often correlate with low graduation rates, low earnings, or high debt levels. These are signs that students may not be getting the value they expected from their education. Colleges that do not bring down their default rates risk more than just embarrassment, they may lose the main revenue source that keeps their doors open. And this can have profound effects for both existing students and graduates.
Fox News
3 days ago
- Health
- Fox News
Simple Japanese fitness trend could add 7 years to life expectancy, experts say
Recent fitness trends, like "Zone 2" training and hitting 10,000 steps a day, are driving the conversation around the "best" method of exercise, and what it means to stay fit without intense workouts. Japanese walking is one of the latest of these trends, although this form of exercise is not exactly new. Decades ago, researchers from Japan compared the benefits of interval walking (switching between fast and slow paces) to keeping the same speed the entire time. Their findings indicated that moderate-intensity interval walking could protect against certain "age-associated" effects, including increases in blood pressure, weakening of thigh muscles and a reduced ability to exercise in the first place. "You may be familiar with HIIT (high-intensity interval training) as a means to get an intense workout in a shorter period of time," Dr. Alexa Mieses Malchuk, a primary care physician based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, told Fox News Digital. "For some, HIIT is too intense; it can be hard on the joints, make people feel hungry and even trigger a physiologic stress response," she cautioned. "It can be completely unfeasible for people with low endurance or mobility issues." Japanese walking alternates between three minutes of fast walking and three minutes of a slower "recovery" walk over the course of 30 minutes. Jillian Michaels, a Miami-based fitness expert, previously told Fox News Digital that 150 minutes of walking a week has been shown to extend lifespan by up to seven years. "Something simple like that goes such a long way," she said. In theory, performing Japanese walking for 30 minutes, five days a week, would meet the 150-minute goal. This approach is similar to Zone 2 training, which involves working at about 60% to 70% of someone's maximum heart rate, Carmine Ciliento, a fitness manager at Crunch Fitness in New York, previously told Fox News Digital about the method. Zone-based training measures how hard the body is working and how it's using energy — much like Japanese walking. Japanese walking is also sometimes called interval walking training (IWT). A 2024 review published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism found that IWT has benefits for middle- and older-aged healthy adults, including those with metabolic diseases. "Health benefits in populations with other diseases may also exist, but have been less investigated," noted the study. For more Health articles, visit While regular physical activity is one of the most important health habits, Malchuk pointed out that "exercise you enjoy is exercise you'll continue." "It doesn't matter if you prefer HIIT, Japanese walking or something else — choose exercise that is appropriate for your level of fitness, and is comfortable and safe."
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fox Sports CFB analyst confident in UNC's chances ahead of 2025 season
There's plenty to be excited about this fall for the UNC football program, which begins a new chapter on Monday, September 1 at 8 p.m. against TCU. North Carolina stole college football headlines in December 2024, hiring 8-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick to be its next head coach. The Tar Heels will play new starters across the board, particularly on the defensive line and possibly quarterback. With all the mystery and potential in Chapel Hill, the excitement for college football at UNC is valid. In Fox Sports lead CFB analyst Joel Klatt's College Football Stock Watch, Klatt is "buying" stock in North Carolina. "I landed on the Tar Heels for two reasons: trust and schedule," Klatt said. "This team went under .500 a year ago, and it has a lot of transfers, so it's tough to project how this roster is going to do. "I don't think Belichick cares about all the noise surrounding him and the program as of late. I think he cares about just getting his players to do their jobs. If they can do that in that conference against that schedule, no one is running away from the Tar Heels. I think Belichick has a good chance of convincing his roster to not only do their jobs, but to also find ways not to beat themselves." Depending on how you evaluate the Tar Heels' 2025 opponents, their schedule is pretty favorable. UNC plays Charlotte and Richmond in consecutive weeks. North Carolina faces two more tough teams in UCF and Clemson, sandwiched around a bye week, but also the likes of California, Virginia, Stanford and Wake Forest. Syracuse, Duke and NC State will all prove to be good challenges for the Tar Heels, with their season finale in Raleigh carrying more implications than just a win. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: Joel Klatt "buying" stock in UNC football for 2025 season
