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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

The Vanishing Webpages:A Look Into What Happened

On a busy Friday, a strange thing happened across various federal websites. Pages vanished, info on crucial health topics disappeared, and even pronouns in email signatures got the boot. All of this was part of a big cleanup ordered by officials. The Office of Personnel Management sent out a memo ea

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

When Key Websites Vanish on an Executive Order

Suddenly on a Friday Government web pages started disappearing! On this Friday many buttons and important web pages of key U. S. government websites disappeared or changed. This sudden turn of events was organized by a letter from the Office of Personnall Management, The letter which sent

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Loneliness in the Digital Age.

The world is changing fast. Older folks living on their own face a lot of problems. Since technology is everywhere, let's look at how it affects older people living by themselves in China. The goal was to figure out if digital inclusion improves their health. First, what's digital inclusion? It'

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Jan 30 2025SCIENCE

The Amazing Shell of Noah's Ark: A Nanoscale Adventure

Ever wondered how a tiny creature like the Noah's Ark shell (Arca noae) builds such intricate structures? Scientists dove deep into this question, using powerful tools like X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopes, and atomic force microscopes to understand the shell's makeup. They found tha

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Rethinking Dietetics: The Case for Racial Justice

In dietetics, the buzzwords have long been equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). While these are worthwhile goals, they might not be enough to tackle the deep-seated issues of racism in the field. This is where racial justice steps in. Unlike EDI, which focuses on creating a level playing field, r

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Uniting Through Health: Finding Middle Ground in a Divided Era

The year 2025 brought unexpected shifts in the nation's leadership, shedding new light on race, gender, and class dynamics. Surprisingly, women and people of color didn't vote as a single block in the culture wars. In the health promotion field, warnings are being issued. The concern is that the new

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

New Defense Boss Tackles Diversity Programs

Pete Hegseth, the newly appointed Defense Secretary, has outlined his plans to refocus the U. S. military. In a recent handwritten note to Pentagon staff, shared on social media, Hegseth clearly stated that he believes the military has lost its edge due to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) prog

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

Costco Faces Shareholder Pushback on DEI Policies

Costco's shareholders recently shot down a proposal questioning the wholesale club's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The activist investors leading the charge, however, aren't ready to throw in the towel just yet. Ethan Peck, deputy director of the National Center for Public Policy

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Advocating for Change: A Voice for Diversity in Emergency Medicine

In the fast-paced world of emergency medicine, every voice matters. Imagine a scenario where a dedicated professional is tasked with ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are not just buzzwords, but realities in the emergency room. This is where the role of a Chief Resident of DEI com

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Jan 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Green Growth: A Path to Carbon Neutrality

Climate change is wreaking havoc, with rising temperatures, fierce wildfires, and choking smog affecting everyone. Even the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is struggling to meet its emissions targets. The problem? A lack of unity in tackling climate issues. COP29 has se

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