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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

How Speech Therapists Adapt: Handling Diverse Cultures and Languages

Speech-Language Pathologists, often called SLPs, have a tough job. They help people of all ages improve their communication skills. That includes everything from chatting with friends to ordering food at a restaurant. But what happens when these SLPs work with families who speak different languages

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Jan 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Beyoncé Steps In: Stars Join Fire Relief Efforts

Wildfires in Los Angeles are causing quite a stir, affecting movies, TV shows, and even music. With weak winds and tough firefighting, things are slowly getting better. But the showbiz world is still facing delays. The Producers Guild put their nominations on hold, and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex,

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

Why is learning from medical mistakes still challenging?

Even with robust efforts to improve healthcare quality, learning from patient safety incidents stays tough. A recent study took a look at the social, political, and organizational factors that make learning from these incidents so tricky. It's not just about fixing mistakes; it's about understanding

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Jan 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Top 10 Surprise Guests on Black-ish

Black-ish, a show about a Black family navigating life in suburban America, had many exciting guest stars over its eight seasons. The show's creator, Kenya Barris, and the main cast, like Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross, invited celebrities from music, sports, and politics to appear on the sh

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Jan 11 2025CRIME

Uncovering a Family's Dark Secret

Caroline Darian, the daughter of Gisèle Pelicot, has revealed her belief that her father drugged her and possibly raped her too. This shocking revelation came out during a major trial in France, where her father, Dominique Pelicot, and 49 others were found guilty of raping or sexually assaulting Gis

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

A War Photo Redefines Ukrainian Identity

Imagine a photo from the heart of Ukraine's conflict: soldiers dressed in armor, chuckling and smoking around a simple table. This photo, unlike the usual war images filled with cannon fire and pain, has captured Ukraine’s attention and praise. The photo, taken in late 2023 by French photographer Ém

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

California Wildfires: Iconic Film Locations Reduced to Ashes

The California wildfires have left a scar on the entertainment world, destroying famous movie and TV locations. Palisades Charter High School, known for its appearance in "Carrie" and other productions, suffered significant damage. The school is also where notable alumni like Forest Whitaker and J.

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Helping Colombian Youth: Adapting a Mental Health Intervention

In Colombia, armed conflict has left a lasting impact on millions of people, with mental health services being badly needed. This study focused on adapting an effective mental health program called the Youth Readiness Intervention (YRI) to better suit young adults aged 18-28 who have experienced con

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Unveiling Hidden Truths: Exploring Men's SRH in the MENA Region

Hey there, let's talk about something important but rarely talked about: men's sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). It turns out, culture plays a huge role in how men think about and take care of their SRH. But guess what? No one had really studied this be

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Jan 07 2025SCIENCE

India's Food Challenge: Counting Crops and Catching Up

After India gained independence, there was a huge worry about having enough food. Leaders realized they needed data to solve this problem. They wanted to know how much food was being produced and if it was enough for everyone. A man named P. C. Mahalanobis came up with a clever idea. He used a metho

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