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May 31 2025EDUCATION

The Future of Learning About Death in a Changing World

The world is changing fast. Climate change is a big deal. It is affecting everything and everyone. This includes how we think about death and dying. Education about death is not new. But it needs a fresh look. Especially now. It is time to think about death in a way that connects us all. This includ

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May 30 2025EDUCATION

Universities: Time to Rebuild Public Trust

The current political climate has put universities in the spotlight, especially with the ongoing disputes between the administration and institutions like Harvard. These conflicts revolve around funding, overhead costs, and student visas, which are crucial for many schools. However, these issues are

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May 30 2025FINANCE

Student Loans: The New 30-Year Plan

The House Republicans have introduced a significant change to federal student loan repayment plans. This new plan, part of a larger spending and tax package called the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act, " proposes a repayment timeline that could stretch up to 30 years. This is a big jump from the current

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May 30 2025HEALTH

Riders Rev Up for Breast Health Awareness on Long Island

Breast health is a big deal, and this weekend, bikers are rolling out to make a difference. The Maurer Foundation, a local group dedicated to breast health education, is organizing its annual motorcycle ride. This event is all about spreading the word on breast cancer prevention, early detection, an

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May 30 2025HEALTH

The Rise of Young Heart Experts: A Decade in Review

The Heart Failure Association (HFA) Young initiative has been around for 10 years. It's a group for HFA members who are under 40. These members are doctors, scientists, nurses, and other health professionals. The group's main goal is to help the next generation of heart failure specialists grow. The

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May 30 2025EDUCATION

Mastering Chat Skills with AI: A New Way to Boost Communication

Practice makes perfect, right? Well, there is a new tool out there to help you get better at talking to people. This tool is designed to help you improve your communication skills in a safe and risk-free environment. It is not a chatbot or an AI content generator. It is a conversational AI that

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May 30 2025HEALTH

School Snacks: The Hidden Sugar Problem

In California, schools are serving snacks that are packed with sugar. This is a huge issue because it contributes to serious health problems in kids. These health problems were once only seen in adults. Now, children are facing issues like fatty liver disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Thes

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May 30 2025EDUCATION

Fixing the Child Care Puzzle in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the cost of child care is a major issue. The price tag for a toddler's care at a child care center is around $19, 961 a year. This is nearly double the national average. It is a significant barrier for many families. Two women, Lauren Birchfield Kennedy and Sarah Siegel Muncey, are

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May 29 2025HEALTH

How Young Marriage Affects Lives in Banjar Regency

In the heart of South Kalimantan, Indonesia, a pressing issue demands attention: young marriages. These unions, occurring before the age of 19, shape the futures of many women in Banjar Regency. The impact of these early commitments is far-reaching, influencing health outcomes for both mothers and t

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May 29 2025EDUCATION

Learning in the Crossfire: How Tech Kept Schools Going in Lebanon

In the heart of Lebanon, the fall of 2024 and 2025 brought a unique challenge to education. War disrupted traditional schooling, pushing educators to find new ways to keep students learning. This is where e-learning stepped in. It offered a flexible and scalable solution, using new technologies to d

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