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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

The Device Recall: Is Trump's Move a Red Flag?

Imagine this: you get fired, and then your boss asks for your work phone back. That's what happened to about 17 federal watchdogs, known as inspectors general, under President Trump's administration. These aren't just any employees; they're the folks who keep an eye on government activities to ensur

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

New Defense Boss Tackles Diversity Programs

Pete Hegseth, the newly appointed Defense Secretary, has outlined his plans to refocus the U. S. military. In a recent handwritten note to Pentagon staff, shared on social media, Hegseth clearly stated that he believes the military has lost its edge due to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) prog

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

Costco Faces Shareholder Pushback on DEI Policies

Costco's shareholders recently shot down a proposal questioning the wholesale club's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The activist investors leading the charge, however, aren't ready to throw in the towel just yet. Ethan Peck, deputy director of the National Center for Public Policy

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Jan 27 2025EDUCATION

How Nursing Students Feel About Lectures: Is Technology Changing Their Minds?

Imagine going to a class where the professor just talks and you sit there, probably feeling bored or uninterested. This is what's often known as a traditional lecture. Many students don't like it much because it can be dull and doesn’t involve them a lot. But what if we could change that? That's wha

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Jan 27 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Solar Power: A Polymer's Role in Efficient Solar Cells

Organic solar cells (OSCs) have been making big strides, but they still face a major hurdle: energy loss. This loss limits how much better their performance can get. To tackle this issue, scientists have turned to a smart strategy called "ternary, " which helps fine-tune energy loss and boost effici

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Teaching Anesthesia Nurses: The Importance of Consistency

Nurses who focus on anesthesia need hands-on training to master their skills. In China, though, these training programs aren't always the same. This means the quality of training can differ a lot from one place to another, similar to baking a cake without clear instructions. Sometimes it works out,

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Advocating for Change: A Voice for Diversity in Emergency Medicine

In the fast-paced world of emergency medicine, every voice matters. Imagine a scenario where a dedicated professional is tasked with ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are not just buzzwords, but realities in the emergency room. This is where the role of a Chief Resident of DEI com

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Learning by Doing: The Lasting Impact of Bladder Ultrasound Simulations on Nursing Students

Imagine diving into a world where nurses can use ultrasound machines to diagnose patients right at the bedside. That's what point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is all about. It's a safe and mighty tool for healthcare pros like doctors and nurses. But how good is it for teaching nursing students? That's

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Jan 26 2025SCIENCE

Dissecting Liverwort Evolution: How Temperature Shapes Their Diversity

Have you ever wondered how liverworts, those tiny plants, became so diverse? Scientists have been looking into this. They found that when it comes to elevation and temperature, liverworts have a cool past and some hotspots for diversity. By tracking their evolution across mountains worldwide, they d

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Helping Diabetes with High-Tech Care: A Hospital's New Approach

Handling type 2 diabetes isn't just about popping pills. It's about living healthier. That's why Zhang Ye People's Hospital tried something new. They used the Omaha System to help patients online. For five months, they split patients into two groups: those who got this new help and those who didn't.

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