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Dec 31 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI's Uses: More Practical, Less Hype in 2024

In 2024, artificial intelligence moved from being just intriguing to actually being helpful. People had been excited about AI tools like ChatGPT, but they didn't always find them useful. Now, AI is being built into many technologies we use every day, like Google search and photo editing tools. Expe

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Improving Palliative Care: Ethics and Quality Improvement

Hello there! Ever wondered how we can make end-of-life care even better? That's where quality improvement in palliative care comes in. It's all about finding ways to make care better and more enjoyable for patients. But how do we do that without hurting anyone? That's where ethics comes into play.

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Can AI in Healthcare Respect Our Humanity?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making big waves in the healthcare industry. It's changing how we treat patients and make medical decisions. But is there a downside? Some people worry that AI could hurt our sense of human dignity. To understand this better, let's consider some Catholic ethical princ

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Dec 25 2024POLITICS

The Conflict of Interest Dilemma: Mayor Johnson's Ties to CPS and the Teachers Union

Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson has been under scrutiny due to potential ethics issues linked to his past role in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and ties to the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). Just a few weeks after his May 2023 inauguration, high-ranking CPS official Ben Felton wrote a memo express

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Dec 24 2024POLITICS

'Matt Gaetz Fights Back: Lawsuit Against House Ethics Report'

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz attempted to halt the release of a House Ethics Committee report on Monday, but his lawsuit fell short. Gaetz’s legal team argued that the report's release would harm his reputation and that he hadn't been notified or given due process. The committee published the report soon

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Dec 24 2024POLITICS

Supporters in Matt Gaetz's Old District Stand by Him Despite New Allegations

In the wake of new allegations against Congressman Matt Gaetz, some supporters in his former Florida district are backing him up. Sandra L. Atkinson, a former Republican Party chair from Okaloosa County, called Gaetz a "darn good congressman" and said he never let critics, whom she referred to as "h

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Dec 23 2024CRIME

Gaetz's Wild Times in Congress: A Shocking Ethics Report

Former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz is in hot water. A House Ethics Committee report alleges he paid tens of thousands of dollars to women for sex and drugs. The report, released despite his resignation, details his wild antics, including a trip to the Bahamas with multiple women and the use of

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Dec 23 2024EDUCATION

Boosting Medical Students' Cultural Skills: A New Way to Teach Ethics

These days, doctors need to understand lots of different cultures to give the best care. But, medical schools don't always teach this enough, especially when it comes to Muslim patients. A group of educators in Germany is trying something new. They created a special training program to help medical

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Dec 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

Young Whistleblower: The Story of OpenAI's Brave Engineer

Meet Suchir Balaji, a bright star in the world of AI who once worked at OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. He was only 26 when he passed away, leaving behind a legacy that shook the AI world. Suchir was no ordinary engineer. He had a keen eye for detail and could spot bugs that others missed. His w

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Under Fire for Luxury Trips and Gifts

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is facing new scrutiny. A report by Democratic senators reveals he took more luxury trips and received gifts from wealthy supporters in 2021, but didn't report them. These trips include a private jet flight to the Adirondacks and a yacht trip to New York City, a

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