FUNDING

Sep 12 2024SCIENCE

"Unlocking Science's Potential: Breaking the Cycle of Short-Term Funding"

The current grant application system in science is plagued by a short-term memory problem, prioritizing short, risk-averse projects over long-term, ambitious research. This stifles innovation and creates a cycle of burnout and turnover among early-career researchers. The problem lies in the highly c

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

$17. 5M Boost: KHSC Aims to Slash Wait Times, Upgrade Care in Southeastern Ontario

KHSC plans to reduce wait times, complete long-overdue infrastructure projects, and expand services to meet the needs of its growing patient base. But what if the province's Growth and Efficiency Model is flawed? Does it truly reward high-quality care, or just efficiency? KHSC's cardiac program i

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

Shielding Campaign Finance: Can a Loophole-Ridden Act Really Prevent Foreign Interference?

Imagine a world where election campaigns are free from foreign interference. Sounds like a utopia, right? But is the Secure Handling of Internet Electronic Donations Act (SHIELD Act) the silver bullet to achieve this goal? Let's take a closer look. The SHIELD Act, introduced by Rep. Bryan Steil (R-

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Sep 10 2024POLITICS

ShotSpotter Showdown: Chicago Aldermen Spar With Mayor Over Gunshot Detection Future

Is ShotSpotter a life-saving tool or an expensive mistake? That's the key question facing Chicago as Mayor Brandon Johnson prepares to phase out the controversial gunshot detection system later this month, despite strong opposition from many aldermen who see it as essential for getting police to cri

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

The Dogwood Dream: Could Community Health Centres Solve BC's Doctor Shortage?

Imagine a world where getting a doctor's appointment is as easy as visiting your local MLA's office. That's the vision the B.C. Greens are pitching with their Dogwood Model, a network of community health centres aiming to tackle the province's persistent doctor shortage. But is this a realistic so

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Sep 08 2024POLITICS

Is Voting Integrity Really at Stake? A Critical Look at the SAVE Act

The political battle over election integrity is heating up, with Senator Tommy Tuberville making a bold claim: that the SAVE Act is crucial to ensure American elections are fair. He argues that this act, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration, is essential to prevent non-citizen

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Sep 08 2024POLITICS

Missouri's Sports Betting Showdown: Will the Ballots Decide?

In a nail-biting legal battle, Missouri's Cole County Judge has ruled in favor of keeping sports betting on the state's November ballots. The decision comes after a lawsuit challenged whether proponents had gathered enough signatures from registered voters to qualify for inclusion. But what does t

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Shiny New Schools: A Celebration or a Band-Aid?

New York City is rolling out the red carpet for over 11,000 students heading into 24 brand-new public school buildings this fall. This marks the biggest school construction boom in 20 years, eliminating the need for most of those temporary, often cramped, trailer classrooms. But are these gleami

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Is This the Key to SMB Shipping Efficiency? Portex Takes on the Freight Management Challenge

Portex, a new freight management platform, has snagged $6.25 million in seed funding to help small and midsize businesses (SMBs) navigate the complex world of shipping. Founded by Brittany Ennix, a former Flexport associate, Portex aims to simplify the process by integrating with existing workflows

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Sep 06 2024FINANCE

Billionaire Tax Blues: Is the IRS Finally Catching Up?

The IRS is celebrating a major win: collecting $1.3 billion from high-wealth tax dodgers since last fall. But is this just a drop in the bucket? Consider this: in 2019, the top one percent owed more than one-fifth of all unpaid taxes. That means ordinary Americans were picking up the slack. The

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