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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Idaho Higher Ed Gets New Rules on Diversity

In a recent move, Idaho's higher education institutions got new guidelines. The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved new policies. These policies say "no" to DEI ideology – which stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion. They don't want these ideas to take the spotlight away from i

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Dec 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

Air Quality and Health: A Study in Salvador

Have you ever wondered how air pollution affects our health? Scientists in Brazil decided to find out more about this. They studied the tiny particles in the air, called PM2. 5, which are so small they can't be seen with the naked eye. These particles can come from things like car exhaust, factories

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Flexible Ureteroscope with Pressure and Temperature Control: A Real-World Test

Scientists recently explored a new way to make flexible ureteroscopy safer and more efficient. They created a device called the PT Scope™ that can control pressure and temperature during procedures. This tool was tested in multiple healthcare centers to see if it works as intended. Imagine trying t

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Dec 19 2024BUSINESS

Hollywood's Home Team: New Group Fights to Keep Productions in California

You might think Hollywood is all glamour, but there's a lot that happens behind the scenes. Recently, a new group called the California Production Coalition has formed to keep things in California. Why? Because other states and countries are offering crazy good tax breaks to lure in TV and film prod

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Helping Health Workers: Adapting Therapy to Ease Work Stress

Healthcare professionals deal with lots of stress from their jobs. Burnout, feeling morally distressed, getting worn out from caring for others, and grief are all common issues. A big part of this stress comes from feeling disconnected from what gives their work meaning. It's a vicious cycle – stres

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Exploring Surf: A New Way to Browse the Social Web

Mike McCue, the CEO of Flipboard, is excited about the future of social networking. He's reimagining Flipboard as a part of what he calls the "social web, " a decentralized, open platform. To help with this vision, Flipboard is creating a new app called Surf. McCue thinks of Surf as a "browser for t

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Teens in Trouble: Mental Health Woes in Nigeria's Welfare and Justice Systems

In Nigeria, teens who've tangled with the law or are in the welfare system face a tough reality. Many have been through some rough stuff as kids. We're talking about things like being ignored, seeing violence, or even being hurt. This can lead to big mental health problems, like feeling super sad (d

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Explore 'Exodus': A New Sci-Fi RPG with a Twist

Ever thought about what happens after humans leave Earth for the stars? That's where 'Exodus' comes in. A fresh sci-fi RPG from Archetype Entertainment, this game lets you step into a future where humanity has spread across distant star systems. You'll play as a member of the Travelers, a group of s

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Small Businesses Face Uncertainty as Anti-Money Laundering Rule Hangs in Balance

A rule that would require small businesses to share ownership details with the government has been put on pause. This rule is part of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), passed in 2021, to fight money laundering. A federal court in Texas stopped the rule's enforcement due to concerns about its con

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Dec 18 2024CRIME

License Plate Readers: A Quick Look

Last night, Sheriff Bob Norris of Kootenai County had a chat with the locals about those license plate readers you see around town. You know, the ones that snap pics of your vehicle's license plate? Well, Norris wants everyone to know that these gadgets don’t invade your privacy. In fact, they only

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