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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

What Really Happened When DEI Practices Were Questioned

Supporters of causes favoring more representation in the workforce of people with disabilities were under the spotlight, but not for positive improvements of disabilities. Conservative backers accused companies were boosting hiring efforts Those who didn’t support the the companies efforts contend

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Jan 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Zuckerberg's Big Shift

Zuckerberg, the big boss of the social media giant Meta, recently had a chat with his employees. He talked about some big changes he's made to rules about speech and ended some programs. And he's all for having a great relationship with President Trump and the US government. Zuckerberg is 40 years o

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Government's Big Push to Cut Diversity Initiatives Creates Big Mess

Let's start with a big move by the government. They are removing all references to "diversity, " "equity, " and "inclusion" across federal agencies. This includes even the most basic employee manuals. Take the Internal Revenue Service’s procedural handbook for employees, for example. The terms were

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Resign or Face the Axe: Trump Purge of FBI Senior Ranks

The Trump Administration has taken dramatic steps to transform the upper ranks of the FBI, making the agency seem more like a revolving door than a stable institution. Avalanches of discord have been swirling around the FBI lately, but this time the storms are political rather than legal.

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Health Controversies Around Vaccines: Who Really Controls Policy and The Role of Biden's HHS Appointments

Robert F Kennedy Jr the new HHS secretary nominee as well as President Joe Biden are set up for a big battle. The decisions around vaccine policy in the U. S. could be shifted to a more vaccine-risk focused way. The Biden administration, in its final stretch, made a series of last-minute a

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Cervical Cancer: Why Early Detection Matters

January has flown by, but it's not too late to take action against cervical cancer. This disease is a significant concern for women, ranking as the fourth most common cancer. It's no exaggeration to call it a serious threat. Many people don't realize that cervical cancer can be prevented. In fact,

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Jan 31 2025SPORTS

The Celtics Get a Big Boost.

The Celtics are slowly getting their groove back and fans can't wait. This team has had a roller coaster of a season so far. There have been moments of brilliance, and unfortunately, moments of frustration and inconsistency. At times, they've been as fierce as a lion, while other times, they’v

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Challenges and Enhancers for Targeted Treatment in Back Disease Management

Knowledge and the use of a disease activity score in axial spondyloarthritis obviously is important. Physicians around the world almost always rely on this when making treatment choices for patients. However, this critical measure, isn't always followed as strictly as it should be. The

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

The Glucose Glitch: How Weight-Loss Drugs Are Used By US Adults

GLP-1 receptor agonists are drugs used to manage weight and diabetes. These drugs are used daily to help people lose weight. They are called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists. The drugs are not a quick fix. They have to be used consistently for them to work. This is called adherence and is

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Dentists: Detecting Drug Use

Dentists hold a unique position in public health. Due to their regular interaction with patients, they have the opportunity to spot signs of health issues beyond the teeth. Drug use, including psychoactive substances, can have some serious effects on the mouth. Dentists might be the first to notice

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