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Mar 31 2025POLITICS

Hawaii's Ag Leaders Make Big Moves in Washington

A group of more than 20 leaders from Hawaii's farming, ranching, and business sectors just wrapped up their second annual trip to Washington, D. C. They met with top officials to talk about the future of Hawaii's agriculture. This year, they had a special guest: the new US Secretary of Agriculture,

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Mar 30 2025POLITICS

History Under Siege: Trump's Plan for the Smithsonian

The Smithsonian Institution, a treasure trove of American history and culture, is under fire. Donald Trump, the US president, has set his sights on the world’s largest museum complex, accusing it of distorting history. His executive order, "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History, " aims to s

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Mar 30 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking India's Green Fuel Potential: The Power of Crop Waste

India's agricultural landscape is vast, and with it comes a significant amount of crop waste. This waste, often seen as a burden, could be a goldmine for producing biohydrogen, a clean and modern biofuel. Biohydrogen offers a dual benefit: it's a clean energy source and it helps manage waste effecti

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Mar 29 2025POLITICS

Trump's Plan to Change Smithsonian's Story

The Smithsonian Institution, a large network of museums and research centers, is in the spotlight. The Trump Administration has set its sights on changing what is taught and displayed there. President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday. This order aims to remove what the administration call

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Mar 29 2025POLITICS

The Art of Translation: Bridging Cultural Divides

Translators play a vital role in connecting different cultures. They do this by acting as intermediaries between a source and a target language. Let's look at how they do this in the context of Chinese political texts. These texts are often rich with modal verbs, which express possibility, obligatio

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Mar 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sundance's Big Move: From Utah to Colorado

The Sundance Film Festival is making a big change. After 40 years in Park City, Utah, it is heading to Boulder, Colorado. This move comes after a year of searching for a new location. Boulder won out over other finalists like Cincinnati and Salt Lake City. The new deal with Boulder and Colorado is f

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Mar 26 2025HEALTH

How Do Chinese Elders View Dementia Prevention?

Older adults in China are increasingly interested in preventing dementia. However, their beliefs about health and illness play a big role in how well they can manage this on their own. To understand this better, a study was done. It looked at what Chinese elders know and believe about stopping de

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Mar 25 2025HEALTH

Medical Students Step Up for Disability Awareness

Medical students often lack exposure to disability issues, which can lead to misunderstandings and unease when treating patients with disabilities. A group aimed to change this by creating an optional course. They wanted to boost students' skills in understanding and supporting people with disabilit

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Mar 24 2025HEALTH

Nurses Bridging Cultures: A Fresh Start

Nurses have a big job. They take care of people from all walks of life. This means they need to understand different cultures. It is not just about knowing customs. It is about respecting them. This is where transcultural nursing comes in. It is a way of nursing that respects and values cultural dif

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Mar 24 2025POLITICS

The Hidden Struggles of Bedouin Families in Unrecognized Villages

The Bedouin people in the Naqab/Negev region live in unrecognized villages. They face many hardships. These families are part of a cultural minority. They struggle in economic, social, and educational areas. Their situation is tough. They live in a constant state of political conflict. Two studies

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