LEADERSHIP

Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Think First, Then Hire

You might have heard about Shelly Williams' take on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Well, I've got something to say about that. With over 65 years of life experience and decades in leadership, I've seen a thing or two about hiring. And I've got to disagree with her. Sure, equality at work i

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Jan 27 2025SCIENCE

The Visionary Behind Contact Lenses: Professor Eric Papas

Have you ever wondered how contact lenses work? Well, someone who has been crucial in figuring that out is Professor Eric Papas. He's one of the top experts in the world when it comes to researching and developing contact lenses. Imagine trying to put a tiny lens on your eye that needs to be comfort

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Jan 25 2025BUSINESS

Music Industry Moves: New Leaders Take the Stage

Big changes are happening in the music industry! Warner Music Hong Kong has a new boss: Robin Ch’i is now in charge, taking over from Gordon Lee who's retiring after 20 years. Ch’i has been with WMG for a long time and knows the business inside out. He's got big shoes to fill, though, as Lee helped

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

UnitedHealth Group Picks New CEO After Tragic Loss

In the aftermath of a shocking tragedy, UnitedHealth Group has named Tim Noel as the new CEO of their health insurance arm, UnitedHealthcare. Noel joined the company in 2007 and most recently led UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement. His appointment comes nearly two months after the fatal shooting

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

The Changing Face of Warner Bros. Games

Warner Bros. Games is undergoing a big shake-up. David Haddad, the head of the division for over a decade, is stepping down. He's not leaving right away, though. Haddad will stay for the next three months to help find his replacement and make sure things run smoothly. The company wants to minimize a

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Saluting Pioneers: How Six Leaders Shaped Pediatric Heart Surgery

Being a leader in pediatric and congenital heart surgery isn't just about being great with scalpels. It's also about making groundbreaking discoveries and teaching others to do the same. Six former presidents of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery (WSPCHS) have done exactly

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Unheard Calls: Diversity in Orthopaedics

Imagine trying to fix something complex, like a broken bone, without knowing all the pieces. That's how many Black medical professionals feel about the orthopaedic field. It's time to change the conversation and amplify Black voices. For years, the orthopaedic world has been dominated by one perspe

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Texas GOP's Shifting Sands

Texas' Republican Party is in a bit of a mess right now. The state's GOP chair, Abraham George, is in hot water. A representative accused him of playing favorites in the race for the next House speaker. This didn't go down well with everyone, and a representative named Cody Harris filed an ethics co

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

Why Do Some Folks Trust Scientists Less?

Scientists guide leaders to make smart choices. But recently, people are wondering how much we should trust them. A huge survey in 68 countries asked 71, 922 people about this. The results? Most folks trust scientists and think they should have more say in big decisions. But there are differences be

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Bill Nelson Bids Farewell as NASA Chief, Ushering in New Era

In a significant shift, Bill Nelson stepped down from his post as NASA administrator on January 20, 2021. This date marked the end of the Biden Administration and the start of Donald Trump's second term as president. Nelson, a long-time public servant with a career spanning over five decades, took t

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