Imagine a world where medical research is as diverse as the people it serves. That's the goal of a unique program designed to boost the number of physician-scientists from backgrounds that are often left out of the mix. These underrepresented groups face real hurdles when trying to enter the field.
Bitcoin is becoming a hot topic among big companies. The White House recently hinted at a government-backed bitcoin reserve, which could be a game-changer for how corporations view digital assets. This isn't just about a few companies dabbling in bitcoin; some are making significant investments. Ri
The world of finance is always changing, and the recent events have shown us that. We are talking about the Russian-Ukrainian crisis and the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse. These events have been a test for both traditional and digital assets. Let's talk about Bitcoin. Many people thoug
A silent epidemic is sweeping through our communities, and it's not just about what's on our plates. It's about how we live our lives. People with lower incomes are bearing the brunt of this issue. This condition is called MASLD, or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. But it's
Imagine biting into a colorful candy or cereal, and then wondering if the vibrant hues are safe. Recently, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took a big step by banning Red Dye No. 3, also known as erythrosine, from our food supply. This move came after studies showed the dye caused cancer
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is in the spotlight. Critics, including President Trump, have labeled it a wasteful agency that harms businesses. However, many Americans see it as a lifeline. The CFPB was created in 2010 to protect consumers from unfair practices by financial institu
An 86-year-old man from Kansas City, Andrew Lester, admitted to a lesser charge in the 2023 shooting of a Black teenager, Ralph Yarl. Yarl, an honor student, accidentally rang the wrong doorbell while trying to pick up his twin siblings. Lester, who was scheduled to face trial for first-degree assau
Recently, Target has been making headlines for scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This move has caught the attention of the daughters of Bruce Dayton, one of Target's co-founders. Anne and Lucy Dayton expressed their surprise and disappointment in letters to the edi
President Donald Trump has been making waves, but not in the way you might expect. He's been trying to control the press, specifically the Associated Press (AP), by banning them from covering his events. The reason? The AP refused to change its style guide to match Trump's renaming of the Gulf of M
South Africa has long grappled with the legacy of apartheid, and land reform remains a hot-button issue. The Expropriation Act, passed last year, aims to address the stark imbalance in land ownership. White landowners control a whopping 72% of agricultural land, while black South Africans, who make
