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Dec 14 2024EDUCATION

Ukraine's Tech Education: What's Next?

Ukraine is in the middle of a big update to its IT education system. Why? Partly because it promised some changes when it agreed to the EU-Ukraine deal. A fresh study took a close look at how well Ukraine’s higher IT education is doing compared to the rest of the world. It compared the list of IT to

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Dec 12 2024BUSINESS

Alaska Airlines’ International Cargo Expansion: A New Profit Frontier

Alaska Airlines has set its sights on the international cargo market, announcing plans to redeploy Hawaiian Airlines' widebody jets for nonstop routes from Seattle to Asia and Anchorage, Alaska. This strategic move, following the recent merger with Hawaiian Airlines, aims to boost the company's carg

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Dec 12 2024EDUCATION

Health Challenges: International Health Students' Journey

International health care students face unique obstacles when studying abroad. These hurdles, largely due to cultural adjustments and demanding academic programs, deeply affect their well-being. It's vital to understand what helps or hinders these students to ensure they thrive in their academic and

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Dec 08 2024SCIENCE

Revolution in Movement: 50 Years of Neuromechanics

Over the last half-century, the field of neuromechanics has made giant leaps forward. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the International Society of Biomechanics, and it's a great time to look back at how far we've come. Neuromechanics is all about understanding how our brains control our move

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Dec 06 2024FINANCE

Lululemon's Global Gains: What's Up with Sales?

Lululemon, the popular athletic apparel brand, has seen some interesting shifts in sales. While growth in the U. S. is slowing down, the company is making big strides abroad. This international success has led to a 9% increase in overall sales compared to last year. The company just shared its finan

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Dec 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Santosh: The U. K. ’s Oscar Hopeful Finally Finds a Home

"Santosh, " a critically acclaimed crime drama from India, has found a distributor in the U. K. Vertigo Releasing, in partnership with Civic Studio, will bring the film to British theaters on March 21, 2025. Directed by British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri, the story follows a widowed police consta

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Dec 04 2024CRIME

Shipping Mishaps: A Chinese Man's Hidden Weapon Trade

Shenghua Wen wasn't just any tourist in Southern California. This 41-year-old from China was up to something illegal. He overstayed his student visa and got caught sending a peculiar cargo: guns and ammunition. Authorities found out he was shipping these from the Port of Long Beach to North Korea. S

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Dec 03 2024POLITICS

US Tightens Semiconductor Export Rules for China

Ever noticed how much power tiny semiconductors hold? Well, the United States has just taken big steps to keep this power out of China's hands. On Monday, the U. S. government announced new rules that make it illegal to send certain semiconductor tech to China. This is all part of the Biden administ

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Dec 02 2024HEALTH

Kenya's First National Workshop on Health Regulations and Veterinary Services

In Kenya, a significant event took place recently: the country's first national workshop on the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005. The focus was on evaluating how well the Veterinary Services Pathway is working. This workshop was a big deal because it's all about making sure Kenya is ready

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Dec 01 2024POLITICS

International Court Arrests: What Does This Mean for the US?

Imagine this: an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This isn't just a big deal in Israel, but it also raises some questions here in the United States. The court thinks Israel might have done something wrong in the Gaza Strip, like usi

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