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Jan 03 2025OPINION

Rebuilding American Workforce: Beyond Tech Visas

The debate surrounding the H-1B visa program has spurred questions about what it means to put "America First. " Some, like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, support expanding this visa program to fill tech talent gaps. Others see it as a betrayal of American workers, shifting focus to cheaper foreign l

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Doctors are Uniting to Gain a Voice

A decade-long doctor at Newton Medical Practice, Dr. Zoe Tseng, was shocked when she heard the clinic was closing. She and her colleagues were to be reassigned, while other staff were offered jobs elsewhere. Tseng felt powerless and worried about her patients. This experience sparked her decision to

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Brain Networks in ESKD: A Closer Look

Let's dive into how brain networks function differently in people with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) compared to healthy individuals. Researchers studied 38 ESKD patients and 43 healthy participants. They all had normal brain MRIs, with no apparent structural issues. Each person underwent three ty

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Jan 02 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk, a former immigrant, faces backlash for supporting foreign tech workers

Billionaire Elon Musk, who once overstayed his visa in the U. S. , is now facing heat from some supporters of President-elect Donald Trump. Musk, who owns Tesla and SpaceX, has been advocating for more immigrant tech workers, arguing that there's a shortage of American-born engineers. He even tweete

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Jan 02 2025SAFETY

Fireworks Mishap in Hawaii: A Tragic Start to the New Year

A tragic incident marred New Year's Eve in Hawaii when a fireworks explosion rocked a residential neighborhood in Honolulu. The explosion, occurring just miles away from Fort Shafter, the headquarters of U. S. Army Pacific, left three people dead and injured two dozen more. Emergency services found

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Jan 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

WatchOS 11. 2: New Health Features for Your Apple Watch

Get ready for some exciting changes on your Apple Watch with the latest WatchOS 11. 2 update! This version focuses on health and safety features that could really make a difference. For starters, if you own an Apple Watch Series 10, Series 9, or Ultra 2, you can now track signs of sleep apnea. The w

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Exploring Primary Healthcare Crises Across Europe: A Workforce and Governance Perspective

Primary healthcare is a crucial concept around the world. However, not much attention is paid to the essential role of healthcare workers within the distinct settings they operate in. This study aims to connect the primary healthcare policy with the ongoing debate about the healthcare workforce cris

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Jan 02 2025BUSINESS

Biking for a Buck: How On-Demand Work Affects Food Delivery Cyclists

Imagine racing against time on two wheels, delivering food to hungry customers. This is the daily grind for bicycle messengers in the online food delivery sector. These workers are usually hired on an as-needed basis, and their relationship with employers is mostly online. They often find themselves

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Jan 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Fixing Heat Network Issues: A Three-Step Plan

With climate change pushing us to make energy systems more efficient, it's crucial that these systems run smoothly. So, how do we handle faults in user substations of heat networks? In northern Germany, a study tackled this by suggesting a three-step process to make fault detection and correction mo

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

COVID and Future Sick Days: What We Need to Know

Ever thought about how COVID-19 might affect your work days in the future? A new study found that having COVID could make you more likely to take sick days. But get this—it's not the same for everyone. The study showed that people from lower-income groups might need more sick days after COVID than t

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