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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Women in Combat: A Senator's Rebuke

Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and soldier, is Trump's pick for defense secretary. However, his opposition to women in combat roles has stirred up controversy, especially among those like Senator Tammy Duckworth who have served in combat themselves. Duckworth, who lost her legs in a Black Hawk

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Nov 25 2024EDUCATION

Why Aren't All Kids Getting the Special Education They Need?

Did you know that some kids aren't getting the special education they really need? As someone who used to work in a middle school, I saw this firsthand. Some parents knew the law and could argue for better services, while others couldn't. This isn't fair, is it? A recent article talked about fights

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Nov 24 2024FINANCE

Trump’s Economic Promises vs. the National Debt: A Budget Tug-of-War

Donald Trump has big plans for the U. S. economy, including tax cuts and other initiatives. But there’s a big problem: the national debt is huge, and it’s getting more expensive to pay it back. High interest rates and the cost of servicing the debt are making it tough for Trump to deliver on his pro

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

How Religious Beliefs Affect UK Muslim Doctors at Work

Let's take a look at how religion plays a role in the work lives of Muslim doctors in the UK. A recent study dug into this topic, focusing on how strongly they follow their faith, any discrimination they face at work, and how their workplaces accommodate their religious needs. The findings show that

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Nov 24 2024BUSINESS

Big Guy, Small Desk: A Struggle for Size-Friendly Workspaces

Imagine being a large guy, trying to fit into a tiny workspace. That's exactly what William Martin, a 6-foot-2, 360-pound employee at the New York Public Library, faced. He's suing for a whopping $4. 6 million, claiming his bosses forced him to work at a desk too small for his size, causing anxiety

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Nov 24 2024EDUCATION

Research Honesty: A Look at Medical Pros in Ningxia, China

A recent survey looked into how much medical professionals in Ningxia, China, know about being honest in research, and what they think about doing wrong things in academics. They asked about 3 main things: knowledge, attitude, and actions. The goal? To find out why some folks might not always play b

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

Tweets Reveal Public Opinions on COVID-19 Drugs

Scientists have turned to Twitter to figure out what people really think about medicines used to treat COVID-19. They dug through over 600, 000 US tweets from January 2020 to November 2021, focusing on four drugs: Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin, which had some anecdotal support, and Molnupiravir

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Nov 24 2024TECHNOLOGY

Amazon Black Friday 2024: Big Savings on All Sony PlayStation 5 Models

Ever thought about upgrading to a PlayStation 5? Now's the time! Sony has three great options, and Amazon is making them even better with discounts up to 25 percent for Black Friday 2024. Let's start with the Digital Edition, which is now cheaper than ever at $374, and it comes with a free copy of N

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Nov 24 2024SPORTS

Nebraska Volleyball: Can They Stop Sarah Franklin Again?

Nebraska's volleyball team is getting ready to face their rivals, the Wisconsin Badgers, for the third time this season. Wisconsin has been a tough opponent for the Huskers, winning most of their matches. But Nebraska has a slim lead, winning 2 out of 3 games against the Badgers last season. The fo

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Trump’s Chance to Revamp Education and Tackle Debt

The incoming Trump administration has a big job ahead in fixing higher education. For years, colleges have raked in tax dollars while pushing their own political views and racking up student debt. They've also become too cozy with foreign financiers, including governments that aren't friendly to the

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