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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

State Department Set to Cut Jobs Soon

The State Department is preparing to let go of some employees soon. This move is part of a big change happening within the agency. The decision comes after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to make these changes. Around 1, 873 people might lose their jobs. This number includes both

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Why Are Mental Health Experts Quitting Public Jobs?

New Zealand's public mental health services are facing a big problem. More and more psychiatrists are choosing to leave their jobs. This is a serious issue because it affects the care that people receive. There are many reasons why psychiatrists are leaving. One big reason is the workload. They hav

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Jul 11 2025BUSINESS

Why Moving More at Work Matters

People spend a lot of time at work. Many jobs involve sitting for hours. This can lead to health problems. But there's a simple solution: move more. Physical activity at work can boost both health and productivity. First, let's talk about health. Sitting too much is bad for the body. It can cause b

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Nurses, Breaks, and the Care Connection

Nurses are people, not robots. They need time to unwind, and sometimes, that means browsing the internet during work hours. This habit, known as cyberloafing, isn't always a bad thing. It can make their shift more enjoyable and help them manage stress. However, excessive internet use might cut into

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Jul 10 2025EDUCATION

Smart Scheduling for Nursing Students: A Tech Fix for Busy Teachers

Nursing students need to practice in real settings. This means they must go to different hospitals and clinics. But arranging these placements is a big task. Teachers have to match students with the right spots. They also need to make sure students don't have to travel too far. This can take a lot o

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Jul 10 2025SCIENCE

How Friends and Strangers Shape What We Do

People often copy what others do, especially friends. But does having many friends help or slow down the spread of new ideas or behaviors? Some think that if people are more likely to copy their friends, then behaviors will spread faster and wider in groups where everyone knows each other well. Othe

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

How Health Workers Are Learning to Use Tech for Better Care

Health workers are now using digital tools more than ever. These tools help them check on patients, give advice, and keep track of them from a distance. But not everyone knows how to use them well. Training programs are trying to fix this. They teach health workers how to use video and text meeting

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Jul 09 2025POLITICS

Philadelphia's Trash Strike Ends: A Mixed Victory

The long trash strike in Philadelphia is finally over. After a 12-hour negotiation marathon, the city and the union representing its blue-collar workers have reached a deal. The union, DC33, had been pushing for a big pay raise. They wanted a total of 32% over four years. But the city offered somet

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Jul 09 2025SCIENCE

A New Way to Separate Gases Using Smart Materials

A big problem in chemistry is separating ethane (C2H6) from ethylene (C2H4). These gases are similar, but important for different industries. Scientists have been working on ways to do this better. One approach is using special materials called metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). These are like tiny s

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Jul 09 2025SCIENCE

How Our Brain Handles Stories: A Network Story

The brain processes language in layers, like a story with words, sentences, and paragraphs. Different brain areas handle these layers at different speeds. When we listen to a story, brain activity moves through these areas with slight delays. To understand this, a special network was built to mimic

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