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Nov 12 2025HEALTH

New Leader Takes Charge at FDA's Drug Division

The FDA has picked Dr. Richard Pazdur to head up its drug division. He's been with the agency for 26 years and is well-respected. This move comes after a rough patch for the FDA, with lots of staff leaving and morale taking a hit. Dr. Pazdur is known for approving many new cancer drugs. These drugs

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Nov 11 2025BUSINESS

Big Moves and Big Questions in Tech and Politics

SoftBank recently made a bold move, selling off its entire stake in Nvidia for a whopping $5. 8 billion. This decision comes as Masa Son, SoftBank’s CEO, is putting a massive $30 billion into OpenAI. It’s got people wondering: does Son see more potential in OpenAI than in Nvidia? This shift in inves

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Nov 11 2025EDUCATION

Medical Students and the Global Mindset: What Makes Them More Culturally Aware?

In today's interconnected world, being culturally aware is a big deal, especially for future doctors. Türkiye, with its mix of cultures and growing number of international students, is a great place to study this. A recent study looked at how culturally sensitive medical students are and what makes

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Nov 11 2025HEALTH

Veterans: The Unsung Heroes of Rural Healthcare

Veterans bring a unique set of skills to the table, especially in rural healthcare. Their training and experience make them valuable assets in these communities. Many veterans choose to continue serving by becoming healthcare providers. Their leadership, discipline, and teamwork are crucial in these

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

The Government Shutdown: Who Felt the Pinch?

The recent government shutdown caused a lot of trouble for many people. It's not just about who struggled during the shutdown, but also who might face problems later on. Federal workers were hit hard. They didn't receive their paychecks and had to dip into their savings or find extra jobs to surviv

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Congress Moves to End Shutdown: What's Happening and What's at Stake

The U. S. government shutdown is finally nearing its end after a long stalemate. A small group of Senate Democrats and an independent senator broke ranks and joined Republicans to move forward with a plan to reopen the government. This decision has angered many in their party, but it seems like the

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Nov 11 2025HEALTH

A Health App for Community Heroes

In the Philippines, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are a big problem. Many people die from heart and brain diseases. The Department of Health tried to help by creating the Philippine Package of Essential Non-Communicable Disease Interventions (Phil PEN). But, healthcare workers found it hard to use

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Nov 11 2025HEALTH

A New Way to Fix Broken Bones

People who need bone implants want something that works well with their body. New technology is making this possible. Researchers have developed a special way to create implants using a plastic called PEEK. This isn't just any PEEK. It's made with a method called fused strand deposition. This method

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Orange County's Mixed Reactions to Government Reopening Deal

The recent deal to end the longest government shutdown in U. S. history has sparked a wave of criticism from many House Democrats, particularly those representing Orange County. The bipartisan agreement, which aims to restart federal services and provide backpay to furloughed workers, has been met w

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Nov 11 2025HEALTH

Predicting Risks in Epilepsy: A New Tool for Doctors

Doctors are working on a new way to figure out who might have serious problems with epilepsy in the next year. They want to predict if someone will need to go to the emergency room, be admitted to the hospital, or even if there's a risk of death because of their condition. This is important because

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