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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

B. C. 's New Green Policies: A Closer Look

Premier David Eby has shuffled his cabinet, creating a new Ministry of Energy and Climate Readiness. This ministry is now responsible for B. C. 's energy sector and aligning energy policies with climate goals. Former health minister Adrian Dix is in charge. Some environmental advocates see this as a

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Nikki Haley Voices Concerns Over Trump's Cabinet Choices

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, a 2024 Republican presidential candidate, has spoken out against two of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks. She criticized the choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Health and Human Services Department, noting his lack of healthcare experience and his pa

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Meet the New Education Secretary: From WWE to Washington

You might think of a school librarian when you hear "secretary of education, " but Linda McMahon isn't your typical pick. As the wife of WWE founder Vince McMahon, Linda has been deeply involved in the wrestling world for years, much like President Trump. She even ran the show as WWE's CEO. Linda's

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Nov 22 2024BUSINESS

TailorMed Scores Big Bucks to Boost Medication Access Nationwide

TailorMed, a tech innovator in healthcare, just bagged $40 million in funding. This money comes from Windham Capital Partners and other big names like Citi Impact Fund and Samsung Next. The goal? To make healthcare more affordable for everyone. Right now, only about half of American adults can affor

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Threat to Senators: A Democracy Warning?

Billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly throwing his weight behind a controversial choice. He's threatening to back primary challenges against Republican senators who speak out against former Representative Matt Gaetz for a top job in Donald Trump's administration. An advisor close to Trump spilled the

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Hip Fracture Recovery: Comparing Two Rehab Programs

Imagine breaking your hip, and then trying to figure out the best way to get back on your feet. That's what researchers set out to do in a study comparing two rehabilitation programs. One was called "Rehabilitation for Life" (RFL), and the other was the usual care people get. The goal? To find out w

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Bone Strength Bedeviled: Zebrafish Reveal a Hidden Player

Some health conditions are truly puzzling. Take Bruck syndrome (BS) for example. Even people with the exact same genetic mix can have wildly different symptoms. BS makes bones super fragile and can cause muscle tightness, but it doesn't hit everyone the same way. Scientists think this is because som

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Trump's Surprising Picks: McMahon for Education, Dr. Oz for Medicare

Yep, you heard it right! Donald Trump has some unusual choices for his cabinet. He's picking Linda McMahon, the co-founder of WWE, to lead the Education Department. Trump announced this pick on his Truth Social app, just after choosing TV doctor Mehmet Oz, also known as Dr. Oz, to head the Centers f

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Nov 20 2024SCIENCE

Halide Additives in Lithium Thiophosphate: Boosting Battery Performance

Lithium thiophosphate solids are great for lithium-ion batteries, but they have a drawback: they can degrade when used with certain parts of the battery, like the lithium anode and oxide cathode. So, scientists added different halides (such as chloride, bromide, and iodide) to these solids to see if

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

The Health and Wellness of Female College Students in Morocco

Let’s talk about the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI), diet, exercise, and how female university students in Morocco see their own health. Researchers aimed to find out how these factors are connected. They took a close look at what these students ate, how active they were, and their overa

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