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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Jennifer Rubin and Norm Eisen Launch New Media Venture

Veteran columnist Jennifer Rubin has left The Washington Post and teamed up with former ethics chief Norm Eisen to start a new publication called The Contrarian. They aim to counter what they see as a growing authoritarian threat, focusing on pro-democracy content. The founders have already recruite

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

COVID's Mixed Impact on Graduate Behavioral Health Students

Picture this: 83 graduate-level students, scattered across two universities, are all enrolled in different behavioral health programs. These include clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychiatric nursing, and social work. They all have one major thing in common these day

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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 14 2025HEALTH

What Role Does Civil Society Play in Shaping Health Policies?

Imagine you're in a big meeting room, and everyone is discussing how to improve healthcare. Now, think about who's in that room. Sure, there are doctors, politicians, and experts, but what about people who aren't there officially? These are the folks from civil society—like local groups, non-profits

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Jan 13 2025SPORTS

Washington's New Quarterback Sparks Playoff Revival

Twenty years ago, the Washington Commanders tasted playoff victory. Fast forward to today, and a young quarterback named Jayden Daniels has brought that winning feeling back. In a thrilling NFL match, Daniels led his team to a 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, securing Washington's first

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Jan 13 2025POLITICS

US Limits AI Chip Exports: China and Russia Affected

The US has just put new limits on AI chip exports to hold back China and Russia. This comes as Biden's term ends and hot on the heels of similar curbs last month. Tech companies like Nvidia and Oracle aren't happy, saying these rules might hurt US tech leadership. Officials say the goal is to keep

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Jan 13 2025LIFESTYLE

The Flame-Struck Home: A Family's Journey in Altadena

Meet Brent and Tasia Callum, new homeowners in Altadena, who faced a sudden and devastating fire. "It was surreal, " Tasia remembered, "All the time and effort we put into our fixer-upper vanished in seconds. " With their two young kids, they had to flee as the fire quickly spread. "One moment, the

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Jan 13 2025SCIENCE

NASA's Science Division Gets New Temporary Leaders

Recently, some big shakeups have happened in NASA's Science Mission Directorate. Mark Clampin, the head of NASA's astrophysics division, is now filling in as the temporary second-in-command for the entire science division. This is because Sandra Connelly, who used to have that job, is retiring. Mark

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Mysteries of Cot Death

You might have heard about cot death, also known as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It's a scary term for parents. But what is it exactly? Cot death happens when an apparently healthy baby suddenly dies during sleep, usually in their cot. Doctors don't know the exact cause, but they've found so

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Jan 13 2025SPORTS

Celebrating 50 Years of Women's Sports: USC's Historic Reunion

The University of South Carolina is marking a big milestone this school year—it's the 50th anniversary of women's varsity sports! The university threw a special celebration to honor the female student-athletes who have made a mark on Gamecock Athletics. On Sunday, over 250 former athletes, represent

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