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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Trump's Plan: Reshape Schools, End 'Wokeness'

Former President Donald Trump has outlined a new vision for education in the U. S. He wants to rid schools and colleges of what he calls "wokeness" and "left-wing indoctrination. " This includes banning lessons on gender identity and structural racism. Trump also aims to abolish diversity and inclus

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Eva Longoria Trades LA for Life in Spain and Mexico After Trump's Victory

Eva Longoria, known for her roles in hits like Only Murders in the Building and Desperate Housewives, has decided to split her time mostly between Spain and Mexico. The shift came after Donald Trump's election win, which she found unsettling. She calls the current political climate in the U. S. "dys

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

How Supervisors' Personalities Affect Nurse Performance

Are you wondering how nurse supervisors' personalities can impact their team's performance? A recent study dives into this topic, focusing on the Dark Triad traits—Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy. These traits can have a significant influence on nurses' task performance, but it's not a

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

The Vaccine Skeptic in Charge: What Does it Mean for Us?

Imagine this: A person who doubts vaccines is about to take over a key job in the US government. This job is so big that it could impact the health of millions of Americans. We're talking about the Health and Human Services secretary, a role that controls things like vaccines, medicines, and even sc

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Updating COVID-19 Models: A Smarter Way

During the COVID-19 pandemic, mathematical models were crucial for guiding decisions. These models often needed calibration to estimate uncertain details and stay relevant. The problem? Recalibrating models was computationally expensive. Researchers tackled this challenge by developing a new method

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Trust in Science: A Divided Nation

In 2017, thousands marched in Washington DC for science funding and analysis in politics. Fast forward a few years, and America's trust in science was divided. While most Americans trust scientists, the pandemic showed cracks. Democrats kept their faith, but Republicans lost theirs. Masks and vaccin

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Stopping the Unlawful Dissolving of Bodies: Texas Medical School's Surprise Order

Texas regulators have suddenly halted a medical school's practice of dissolving bodies after using them for training. The University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth was found to be using a process called alkaline hydrolysis, also known as water cremation. This method is considered

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Nov 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Staten Island Bakery's Order Mix-Up Revealed

A well-known Staten Island bakery, owned by Jill Holtermann, found themselves in the spotlight recently. The mix-up came after a birthday celebration on "The View, " where Whoopi Goldberg shared that her order for Charlotte Russe cakes had been initially refused. Holtermann, the owner of New York's

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Bridging Divides: Should Politics Split Families?

Imagine having Thanksgiving dinner without certain family members because they chose a different candidate. That’s what some Democrats are suggesting after the recent election. J. D. Vance, the Vice President-elect, advised against this, saying politics shouldn't divide families. But is that advice

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

How Iran Deals with End-of-Life Care

In the Islamic Republic of Iran, caring for terminally ill patients is a big challenge. Doctors and policymakers often struggle with how to improve the lives of people who are very sick and may not get better. This is where ethics come in. Ethical guidelines help healthcare workers know what's right

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