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May 23 2025EDUCATION

Harvard's International Students Face Uncertain Future

Harvard University, one of the most prestigious institutions in the world, has a significant number of international students. These students come from over 140 countries, making up more than 27% of the university's enrollment. Among them, a substantial number are from China and India. However, rece

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May 23 2025BUSINESS

Government Spending Cuts Force Big Layoffs at Major Consulting Firm

A large consulting firm, Booz Allen Hamilton, is feeling the heat from President Trump's spending cuts. The company has announced it will be letting go of about 2, 500 employees. This news comes after the firm revealed that its profits for the year would be lower than expected. The cuts are part of

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May 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

How TV Shows Shape Our Views on Organ Donation

TV shows have a big impact on how we see the world. One example is the popular medical drama Grey's Anatomy. It often shows doctors as selfless heroes. But does this influence how we think about organ donation? Researchers wanted to find out if watching such shows makes people more likely to sign u

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May 23 2025BUSINESS

Businesses Struggle as Immigration Policies Hit Hard

The current administration's tough stance on immigration is causing real problems for many businesses across the country. A recent study showed that one in five business owners have lost employees due to deportations, visa denials, or ICE raids in the past year. This isn't just a small issue; it's a

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May 23 2025HEALTH

How Abuse Shapes Menopause and Life Quality

In Brazil, a study was done to see how domestic violence affects women going through menopause. The focus was on how abuse impacts their menopausal symptoms, sexual health, and overall well-being. The study was done in Rio Grande do Sul. The research looked at women who had experienced domestic vio

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May 23 2025HEALTH

The Price of a Bet

Sports betting has become a big deal. It is now legal in many places. People are placing bets on games more than ever. This might seem like fun. It might even seem like easy money. But there are costs that are not so obvious. These costs are not about money. They are about health. Health issues can

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May 23 2025HEALTH

Stressors That Raise Suicide Risk: A Closer Look

In Victoria, Australia, a study dug into what stresses might push someone towards suicide. The researchers looked at 553 adults who took their own lives in 2013. They wanted to see if certain stresses were more common in the year before these deaths. The study found that mental health issues were a

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May 23 2025HEALTH

How Canada's Cannabis Laws Impacted Youth Hospitalizations

Across Canada, the legal age for buying cannabis varies. This variation allowed researchers to study how these age limits affect hospital visits related to cannabis use among young people. They looked at data from 2015 to 2022, focusing on individuals aged 15 to 44. The study found that before

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May 23 2025POLITICS

What Might the UK Look Like After the 2024 Election?

The UK is gearing up for the 2024 general election. Political parties are rolling out their manifestos. These documents outline what each party plans to do if they win. They are a mix of concrete plans and hopeful outcomes. For example, a party might promise tax cuts. They might also claim that thes

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May 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's AI Labyrinth: Sorting Out the Chaos

Google has been on a roll with AI, but it's left many scratching their heads. The tech company has unleashed a bunch of new AI tools, each with its own name and features. This has led to a confusing mix of products that often do similar things. The newest additions include Deep Think, Deep Search, a

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