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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

COVID-19 and Our Nightly Rest

Six months into the COVID-19 outbreak, the world had changed drastically. With lockdowns and social restrictions, the pandemic life had become one where people were staring at screens more than ever. This alone is not new. What is new is that there is an effort to understand how this relates to slee

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

A Change in Care: Hospitals React to New Guidelines in Washington, D. C.

Suddenly a storm of disruption hit the healthcare world. At its center? A new directive from the White House that some hospitals are struggling to navigate. Hospitals in Colorado, Virginia, and the nation’s capital have hit the pause button on gender-affirming care for young people under 1

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Feb 01 2025SCIENCE

Let's Talk About the Big Effects of Biobanking from the ISBER Conference

If you are wondering what are biobanks? Biological samples and data from all around-the world are collected and stored in biobanks. Researchers can unlock the secrets of human health and disease. Researchers and experts from all over the globe gathered in 2025 at an event hosted by the In

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Feb 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

We need to talk about Africa's deadly drought and babies

Climate change is making extreme weather events like droughts and floods happen more often and with greater force. This is a big problem, especially in Africa. Africa is super vulnerable to these changes. It's also where a lot of the world's young children die. This is why scientists have been l

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

Screens vs. Clinics: The Telemedicine Dilemma

Telemedicine is shaking up the healthcare world. It's like having a doctor's appointment on your screen. This is great news for people who struggle to visit a clinic. As technology gets better, more and more folks are giving it a try. It's all about convenience, and that's a big deal. Think about i

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Jan 31 2025BUSINESS

U. S. Cars: Tariff Wars and Manufacturing In A Globalized World

Imagine this: A border wall in the distance, a row of trucks laden with vehicles are ready to enter the U. S. The auto industry in the US is feeling the heat of possible tariffs on autos from Canada and Mexico. Before February 1, the industry hasn't had a solid strategy but guess what, they need to

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

What Really Happened When DEI Practices Were Questioned

Supporters of causes favoring more representation in the workforce of people with disabilities were under the spotlight, but not for positive improvements of disabilities. Conservative backers accused companies were boosting hiring efforts Those who didn’t support the the companies efforts contend

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Trade Turmoil: Trump's Tariff Threat and Its Impact on North America

Imagine you are a consumer at a supermarket and the price of your favorite snacks suddenly skyrockets. You might ask, what is going on? Well, the U. S. is planning to impose a 25% tax on goods from Canada and Mexico, which could drive up prices of many items, from gasoline to avocados. This move, wh

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

A Space Rock is Coming! But Don't Panic

There’s a new space traveling friend that scientists have just spotted. This asteroid, named 2024 YR4, is about the size of a large building, measuring somewhere between 40 and 100 meters. This space visitor is cruising through the universe at an astonishing speed of approximately 38, 028 miles per

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Eastern Europe in Crisis: How Trump's Aid Freeze is Shaking the Region

Eastern Europe is in turmoil. Why? Because President Trump suddenly stopped U. S. foreign aid for 90 days. This move is causing major problems for countries that rely on this money to keep their democracies strong and their economies stable. Why is this a big deal? These countries have been tr

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