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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Canada's Premiers Face Off Over Trump's Tariff Threats

As the clock ticks down to Donald Trump's inauguration, Canada's provincial leaders are at a loss over how to handle the president-elect's tariff threats. They're scrambling to protect their economies, but they don't agree on the best way to do it. Alberta's premier, Danielle Smith, met with Trump a

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Nintendo's Next Big Console Update: What to Expect

Forget CES 2025, the real buzz is about Nintendo's next console update. According to insiders, January 16 could be the big day. But don't hold your breath for a massive keynote. Instead, expect bits of info leaking out like a Nintendo Direct. Here's what we know so far: the Switch 2 will definitely

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Nintendo Switch 2: Power Check Under the Hood

Gamers and tech enthusiasts are buzzing about the Nintendo Switch 2's power. Thanks to a data miner on Famiboards, we might have a sneak peek at its performance. When in handheld mode, the console is said to run at a GPU speed of 561 MHz, which translates to about 1. 71 TFLOPS of power. Plug it in,

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

How COVID-19 Changed SNAP-Ed: Lessons Learned

COVID-19 hit the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education (SNAP-Ed) hard. Implementers had to deal with unexpected challenges. Some found ways to adapt, while others faced roadblocks. Looking back, there were certain things they wish they had known or done differently to prepare. Every

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Jan 15 2025BUSINESS

Meet Pryce Yebesi: The 24-Year-Old Entrepreneur Revolutionizing Accounting Software

At just 24, Pryce Yebesi has already made a big splash in the tech world. His first company, Utopia Labs, was snapped up by Coinbase. Now, he's back with a new venture called Open Ledger, which aims to modernize accounting software. Open Ledger embeds automated accounting tools into products that bu

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Early Exits: Why Patients Leave U. S. Emergency Departments Before Doctors Say So

Leaving an emergency department (ED) before medical advice is given, often called early exits, is a major concern in the U. S. healthcare system. It can lead to worse health outcomes and higher costs. While past research has explored this issue, studies using recent nationwide data over multiple yea

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Jan 15 2025EDUCATION

Vernon Schools Achieved Success in 2024 Despite Challenges

In Vernon, Connecticut, the year 2024 was filled with unique challenges for students and educators alike. Despite the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the district's superintendent, Joseph Macary, shared some inspiring news about the accomplishments achieved during the year. The schools'

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Jan 15 2025EDUCATION

Equity in Education: Why It Matters

As a new administration vows to scrap federal DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs, public education faces a big shift. Some people think DEI hurts merit, but it's crucial for fairness. Schools can't stop this work, especially when students' futures depend on it. At Evanston Township Hig

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Jan 15 2025SCIENCE

Exploring the Impact of Tech Use and Research Activities on Publication Quality

Research quality assessment can be tricky, with past studies showing varied results. Let's dive into how academic scientists use information and communication technologies (ICTs) and their research activities affect the quality of their publications. We took a unique approach by combining different

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Jan 14 2025SCIENCE

Moon Missions: New Players and Old Challengers in 2025

Are you ready for a busy year on the moon? Several companies are planning to land spacecraft on the lunar surface in 2025. First up are Firefly Aerospace and Ispace, who will launch their landers using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in January. Ispace is hoping for a better outcome this time, after an uns

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