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Dec 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

Education's Productivity Tools: A Shift Ahead

Schools have long relied on productivity Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions like Google and Microsoft for collaboration and communication. But with changes coming, like Microsoft's 2025 updates and Google's recent reduce in free storage, schools are rethinking their options. These shifts mean hi

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Dec 13 2024POLITICS

Kurds in Syria: Hope, Fear, and Uncertainty

For a long time, Syria's Kurdish community has faced tough times. They've been denied the right to teach their own language in schools, which is a big deal. Recently, there's been a change in leadership, and that's given them a little hope. But it's also brought back some old worries. During the war

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Dec 13 2024POLITICS

US Tourist Freed After Months in Syrian Prison

Travis Timmerman, a 29-year-old from Urbana, Missouri, has finally been freed after spending seven months in a Syrian prison. Timmerman had ventured into Syria for a pilgrimage and was detained at the notorious Palestine Branch facility. Last month, he was set free alongside other prisoners during t

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Why Is US Healthcare So Pricey?

You might have heard that the United States spends more on healthcare than any other country. But why is that? Let's dive into this complicated topic. After the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, people started talking about American healthcare and its high costs. The suspected shoote

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Dec 13 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Kardashians and Their Biological Ages: A Surprising Twist

Have you ever wondered how old your body really is? The Kardashians did just that in the latest season finale of their reality show. They took a special blood test called the Horvath Test, which measures your body's age. Khloé Kardashian, known for her love of ice cream and cookies, thought her sist

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Dec 13 2024CRIME

McDonald's Worker's Call Helps Crack NYPD Case

Last week, the NYPD was overwhelmed with over 400 tips regarding the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson. Among the clues, a crucial breakthrough came from an unexpected source: a McDonald's employee in Pennsylvania. This individual’s 911 call played a pivotal role in leading police to

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Dec 12 2024HEALTH

The Hidden Costs of Multiple Sclerosis in Italy

In Italy, researchers recently took a close look at the financial burden of multiple sclerosis (MS) on patients receiving disease-modifying therapies (DMTs). They studied 393 MS patients, mostly women around 45 years old, with a form of MS called relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS). On average, each patie

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Dec 12 2024HEALTH

Head Injuries in American Indian Elders: A Closer Look

Did you know that American Indians face the highest rates of death and hospitalization due to head injuries compared to any other group in the US? Yet, there's a surprising lack of information about how common these injuries are, what factors increase the risk, and how they affect the health of olde

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Dec 12 2024ENVIRONMENT

Feeding Bandiagara: Challenges in Food Aid and Resilience

Mali strives to improve food security by boosting agriculture and water management, and diversifying income sources. While climate-smart farming shows promise, issues like scarce resources, market access, and political turmoil remain. Add to that gender disparities and dependency on foreign aid, and

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Dec 12 2024CRIME

Luigi Mangione's Short Note Surprises Stephen Colbert

Last Monday, Luigi Mangione was arrested at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He's suspected of killing Brian Thompson, the CEO of United Healthcare. Police found a notebook with Mangione, containing a 262-word plan for the shooting. On his show, Stephen Colbert joked about the note, calling it

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