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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Kickstarting Ortho Skills: A Collaborative Training Program for First-Year Residents

Becoming an orthopedic resident means diving into the deep end of clinical and surgical skills. Especially during the first year, or PGY-1, residents face a steep learning curve. Unfortunately, limited resources and other obstacles often lead to inadequate training compared to what experts recommend

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

America's View of Biden: Not So Great

As President Joe Biden wraps up his term, many Americans don't seem too happy with his performance. A recent poll shows that only about one-quarter of U. S. adults think Biden was a good or great president. That's not so hot compared to former Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama. It's like peop

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

The Trump Organization's New Plan: Limiting Trump's Business Role

The Trump Organization has rolled out a fresh ethics plan aimed at reducing President-elect Donald Trump's involvement in the family business while he serves in the White House. The plan, shared with CNBC, outlines several key changes. Trump will have restricted access to the company's financial det

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Meet Joseph Aoun: Lebanon's New President with a Military Background

Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's newly elected president, is a man who likes to keep things simple and straightforward. Unlike many in Lebanon's political scene, Aoun has always stayed away from party politics and media attention. Those who know him describe him as kind, compassionate, and focused on his duti

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

California Fires: Politics Ablaze

Wildfires keep ravaging California, but it's not just the flames that are heating up. Politicians on both sides are rushing to react. Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom tackles the recovery effort while answering hard questions about state readiness. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump is quick to b

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Venezuela: Maduro's Presidency Extended Amid Protests and Controversy

President Nicolás Maduro is set to continue his rule in Venezuela until 2031, following his inauguration on Friday. This comes despite widespread allegations that his opponent, Edmundo González, actually won the recent election. Many people in the capital, Caracas, protested against Maduro's new ter

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado Detained at Caracas Protest

Maria Corina Machado, a leading figure of Venezuela's opposition, was detained in Caracas on Thursday. She was part of a protest against the upcoming inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro. Machado's team reported that her group was intercepted violently by military troops as they left the rally.

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Life After Cancer: Hearing from Survivors

More people are now coming back to their regular lives after cancer treatment. While the lasting effects of the disease and its therapy can be quite substantial, we don't know much about how these effects influence survivors' everyday activities. This study set out to discover the common experiences

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Biden's Border Blunder and Other Whoppers: A Weekly Roundup

This week started with a whopper from President Biden himself. He claimed that Republicans in Congress wanted to play politics with the border, and that his administration fought to fix it. But let's be real, the White House only started caring about the border when it became a political hot potato.

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Jimmy Carter: A Life Beyond Politics

Jimmy Carter, who lived to a ripe old age of 100, was a unique figure in U. S. history. He was known for his honesty, kindness, and strong work ethic. Leon Panetta first met Carter over 50 years ago. Carter's gentle manner and sincerity made a lasting impression. As president, Carter struggled with

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