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Nov 22 2024EDUCATION

MIT to Offer Free Tuition for Lower-Income Students

Starting from fall 2025, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) plans to make college more affordable. They'll start by not charging tuition for students whose families earn under $200, 000 a year. But the best part is that families making less than $100, 000 won't pay anything at all, incl

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

The Shift: How Drug Companies Turned Patients into Charity Cases

Ever wondered why you're paying more for medicine, even with insurance? It's a tricky situation. Pharmaceutical companies used to argue that drugs were affordable. But as prices soared, they switched tactics. Now, they say, "Don't worry, we'll give you financial help. " So, are patients still consum

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

How Trust and Religion Influence Organ Donation in the U. S.

A recent study looked into how Americans of different races see trust in doctors and medical care, as well as their religiosity, when it comes to organ donation. The study, which surveyed 201 people across the U. S. , found that donor status wasn't linked to how often people go to religious services

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Me/CFS: A New Online Learning Adventure for Kids, Teens, and Their World

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a tricky condition that can make life tough for kids and teens. It affects their daily lives in a big way, and there's no clear treatment. One thing that's been missing is good education for these young patients and the people around the

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Nov 21 2024CRYPTO

The Shady Side of Cryptocurrency: Should You Really Invest?

Cryptocurrency has become a big deal lately, especially with a president who's all for it. But before you decide to invest, it's important to know the dark side of this digital money. First off, creating cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin uses tons of energy. This isn't great for the environment and add

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Nov 21 2024SCIENCE

Guessing What Others Will Do: Our Brain's Clever Trick

Ever pondered how we can predict what others might do? Well, it turns out our brains aren't just good at making one guess. Nope, they create multiple possibilities and then rank them based on how likely they seem. This helps us deal with uncertain situations. Picture this: you're playing a game, and

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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

Sony vs. Wanda: A Film Feud Over a Failed Deal

Sony Pictures is in a legal fight with Wanda Group, aiming to collect $49 million. The dispute began when Wanda's subsidiary, Wanda Hong Kong, agreed to buy a majority stake in Vampire Squid Productions, a company owned by Silvergate Group Holdings, for $38. 25 million in 2017. Vampire Squid holds p

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Nov 21 2024ENVIRONMENT

Cruises: Navigating the Environmental, Economic, and Social Waves

When you think of cruises, who wouldn't imagine a fun-filled getaway? But, let's not ignore the other side of the coin. As cruises become more popular, their impacts on the environment, economy, and society are becoming a bigger deal. To understand these impacts better, experts dived into the issue.

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Trump's Truth Social Faces Criticism and New Directions

Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, is pushing back against a recent Washington Post article. The article suggested that the company is struggling, even though Trump recently won the election. Most of TMTG's 650, 000 shareholders are small investors who believed in

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Happy Factors: A Mix of Nature and Nurture

Ever wondered what makes some people happier than others? It’s not just about how we are born or where we grow up. Scientists are diving deeper to figure out how relationships, loneliness, and trust add up to happiness, and if our genes or surroundings have a say in it. Interestingly, many studies m

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