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Dec 11 2024EDUCATION

Mastering Teaching: Overcoming Challenges with Threshold Concepts

Becoming a Master Clinical Teacher is no easy task. While there’s plenty of talk about what great clinical teachers do well, not much is said about the hurdles they face. Enter Threshold Concepts, a theory that helps spot the tricky parts of learning. By applying this theory, we can shine a light on

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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

Vote Day Tomorrow: What's on the Ballot?

Hey, everyone! Tomorrow is election day for the December ballot. There's a lot to vote on, so let's break it down. In East Baton Rouge, there's a big deal about a 2% sales tax. It's not new, but it might move from the parish to the City of St. George. That could mean about $50 million for city serv

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Dec 11 2024EDUCATION

Medical School's New Grading System: Helping the Underserved?

Imagine a medical school where grades are simply pass or fail, instead of the usual 1 to 5 scale. This was the case for a group of medical students who were part of a study comparing two classes: one with the old, competitive grading system, and one with the new pass/fail system. Researchers wanted

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Dec 11 2024EDUCATION

Playground Upgrade: A Boost for Kids at San Jose Day Nursery

At San Jose Day Nursery, children play on a dark rubber mulch playground that doubles as a cat toilet at night. The daycare needs help to replace this with a better surface. Kids deserve a safer, more imaginative outdoor space to learn and grow. Angela Gomez, the director, explains that improving th

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Dec 11 2024CELEBRITIES

Fire Crisis in Malibu: Celebs Face Evacuation Warnings

On Tuesday, celebrities like Beyoncé and Jay-Z, alongside others such as Barbra Streisand and Julia Roberts, received evacuation warnings for their Malibu homes due to the Franklin Fire. The fire, which started in Malibu Canyon on Monday night, spread rapidly to over 2, 600 acres and posed a signifi

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Dec 10 2024HEALTH

Home HPV Tests: A New Way to Stay Healthy

Did you know you can now check for HPV at home? Starting at age 30, experts suggest doing this test every five years. It's a big deal because HPV can sometimes lead to cancer. While Pap smears are still important, they might miss some things. The good news is that most HPV infections clear up on the

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Dec 10 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin ETFs Set a New Milestone, Topping Original Holder Satoshi Nakamoto

The popularity of Bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) has soared to new heights, turning them into the largest holders of the leading cryptocurrency. Recently, these funds collectively surpassed $100 billion in assets under management. This achievement marks one of the quickest and most significant

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Dec 10 2024BUSINESS

Is Infiniti Driving Towards a Dead End?

Nissan's luxury division, Infiniti, is facing some serious roadblocks. Sales have been dropping, both in Japan and the U. S. The carmaker has seen tough competition from Chinese competitors and others. This has caused a big drop in profits—about 85% in the third quarter alone. Jobs have been cut, an

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Dec 10 2024POLITICS

Trump's Take on Tariffs: A Boon for Business?

President Trump sat down with NBC's "Meet the Press" to discuss his plan to impose tariffs. When asked if families might face higher prices, he admitted he couldn't guarantee anything but pointed to the economy's strength before COVID. Companies like Walmart and Stanley Black & Decker have voiced co

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Dec 10 2024BUSINESS

Murdoch's Media Empire: A Family Struggle at 93

At 93 years old, media tycoon Rupert Murdoch is facing a significant legal hurdle. A Nevada official recently rejected his attempt to modify his family trust, labeling it as an action made in "bad faith. " Murdoch's plan was to give more power to his son, Lachlan, potentially steering the political

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