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May 22 2025POLITICS

Education Department's Shrinkage Plan Halted by Judge

A Massachusetts federal judge put a stop to the Trump administration's plan to downsize the Education Department. The judge, Myong Joun, who was appointed by Biden, ruled against the Trump administration's reduction-in-force, or RIF. This RIF was announced on March 11 and aimed to cut jobs and shif

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May 22 2025POLITICS

The U. S. Justice Department's U-Turn on Police Reforms

The Justice Department recently made a significant shift in its approach to policing. It announced plans to cancel agreements with Minneapolis and Louisville. These agreements were meant to reform their police departments after the tragic deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. These events spark

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May 21 2025POLITICS

Floyd's Legacy: Justice Dept. Shifts Stance on Police Oversight

The Justice Department has made a significant change in its approach to police oversight. It is now backing away from cases against police departments in Minneapolis and Louisville, Kentucky. This decision reverses the previous use of consent decrees. These agreements were meant to hold law enforcem

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May 21 2025HEALTH

Weed Holiday: A Look at 420 and Its Impact on ER Visits

April 20th, or 420, is a well-known date among cannabis enthusiasts. It's a day when many people gather to celebrate and consume marijuana. This day has gained significant attention, not just for the festivities, but also for the increased number of emergency department visits that occur on this dat

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May 21 2025HEALTH

The Future of Emergency Rooms: Digital Kiosks to the Rescue?

Emergency rooms around the world are under immense strain. Aging populations, people with multiple health issues, and a lack of staff are just a few of the challenges they face. To tackle these problems, hospitals are turning to technology. One solution gaining traction is the use of digital kiosks.

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May 21 2025POLITICS

Justice Department's Double Standard

The Justice Department is investigating Andrew Cuomo. He is a prominent figure in the New York City mayoral race. Republicans have accused him of being dishonest with Congress. This is about choices he made during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was the governor of New York at the time. The investiga

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May 20 2025HEALTH

Speeding Up Hip Infection Diagnosis in Kids

In the world of pediatric orthopedics, a septic hip is a major emergency. Doctors need to act fast to diagnose and treat it. One key step is to take a sample of the fluid from the affected joint. This helps confirm if an infection is present. However, this process can be delayed. Hospitals might not

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May 17 2025HEALTH

Choosing the Best Spot for Your Medical Scan

Patients often need to decide where to go for their medical scans. This isn't always an easy choice. Some people prefer hospital outpatient radiology departments. Others go to retail radiology clinics. What makes one place better than the other? A recent study looked into this question. The study a

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May 16 2025HEALTH

How Good Are Doctors At Guessing Right?

Doctors often rely on tests to figure out what's wrong with a patient. But how often do they guess right just by using their brains and what they see? Not many people have looked into this. So, a group decided to check how well doctors in a hospital's internal medicine department do at this. The

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May 14 2025POLITICS

U. S. Backtracks on AI Chip Export Limits: A New Chapter in Tech Diplomacy

The U. S. Department of Commerce has decided to undo a recent rule that was set to limit the export of AI chips to various international markets. This move came after pushback from the tech industry and several countries. The rule, which was supposed to start on a Thursday, aimed to control the numb

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