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Jan 14 2025BUSINESS

Meta's Zuckerberg to Speed Up Low-Performer Layoffs

Mark Zuckerberg, the head of Meta, has announced that the company will be laying off more employees who aren’t performing well. This move comes as Meta focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies such as AI, augmented reality glasses, and the next generation of social media platforms. Zuckerberg

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

Using Tech to Boost HIV Patient Brain Power and Self-Care

HIV/AIDS continues to be a big global problem. With tech moving fast, more tools are being created to help patients think clearer and manage their health better. But, there's not much research combining all this info. Researchers are looking into how tech can make a difference. They found that usin

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Jan 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New Managers Join Thruline Entertainment

Thruline Entertainment has added Abby Johnson and Kimberly Kottwitz to their team as talent managers. The duo, who recently worked together at Brave Artists Management, brings along several clients, including Joshua Colley, Abi Monterey, and Oona O’Brien. Johnson and Kottwitz are known for their ene

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Jan 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Wildfires in California: Challenges and Solutions for Emergency Managers

Emergency managers in California face a tough job when it comes to dealing with wildfires. They have to handle not just the fires, but also the other problems that come with them, like floods and landslides. Four main issues came up in discussions with emergency managers from nine California countie

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Jan 13 2025POLITICS

Melania Trump: Balancing Family, Work, and Travel in the White House

Melania Trump, the first lady, cleared up some questions about her plans for her husband's second term. In a chat with "Fox and Friends, " she revealed she intends to be present full-time at the White House. She shared that she'll travel to New York and Florida when needed. "As a mom, first lady, an

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Jan 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Water Shortages: A Global Health Crisis and Climate Challenge

Water scarcity is a growing problem that will affect half of the world's population. It's not just about having enough water; it's about how it affects our health and daily lives. When water is scarce, people get sick from water-borne diseases, don't have enough to eat or drink, and can't work or go

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Why Weight Talks Matter: Breaking Down Barriers in Obesity Care

Obesity is a serious global concern, and healthcare workers play a vital role in addressing it. They can guide patients to live healthier lives and manage their weight. However, weight discussions in primary care are not happening enough. Why? Biases, misunderstandings, and fear of offending patient

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

UK's Sex Health Check-Up Gets a Fresh Makeover

It's time for Britain's big sexual health check-up! Every decade, the UK gathers data about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) through a survey called Natsal. This year, with the fourth survey, Natsal-4, researchers decided to switch things up. They wanted to understand what people thought about

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Why We Should Look Beyond P-Values in Hip Impingement Studies

In the world of medical research, particularly when studying hip impingement syndrome (Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome), scientists often rely heavily on P-values to determine if a treatment works. These P-values help us see if the results are statistically significant. However, this method ca

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Jan 12 2025EDUCATION

Technology in Schools: A Strain on Teachers?

When we wanted to see how schools changed during the pandemic, we thought technology would help teachers. But, surprise! Our study found that using learning management systems made teachers feel more burnt out. We surveyed 779 U. S. teachers in May 2022 and did follow-up focus groups in the fall. D

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