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Mar 22 2025POLITICS

Standing Up To The Super Rich

The Front Range saw a surge of political energy recently. Two prominent figures, Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, drew massive crowds in Colorado. Over 34, 000 people gathered in Denver's Civic Center Park. This was just one stop on their "Fight the Oligarchy" tour, which aims to challen

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Mar 22 2025POLITICS

Student Activist Faces Deportation After Challenging Trump's Orders

A PhD student at Cornell University recently took legal action against the Trump administration. Momodou Taal, a dual citizen of the UK and Gambia, is one of three students suing to stop Trump's orders targeting foreign students accused of "antisemitism. " Taal is pursuing a PhD in Africana Studies

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Mar 22 2025POLITICS

The University's Big Shift: Columbia's New Deal with the Trump Administration

Columbia University has made significant changes to its policies in response to demands from the Trump administration. The goal is to restart talks about restoring $400 million in federal funding that was taken away earlier this month. This move by Columbia, one of the oldest and most respected univ

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Mar 22 2025HEALTH

Italy's Hospital Battles: The Surge in COVID-19 Cases and Its Impact on Healthcare

Italy faced a massive challenge with the COVID-19 pandemic. Between March 2020 and February 2022, the country reported 10. 95 million cases. This outbreak significantly strained the healthcare system. One key indicator of this strain was the increase in hospitalizations. These hospitalizations were

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Mar 22 2025HEALTH

Dementia Care: Peru's Health System Under the Microscope

Dementia is a growing concern worldwide. It is a complex condition that is becoming more common. Health systems around the globe are finding it hard to manage chronic issues like dementia. Often, the care provided is not well-coordinated. This is especially true in countries with fewer resources. I

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Mar 21 2025HEALTH

Nurses' Advanced Life Support Skills in Spain: What's the Score?

A recent study took a close look at the advanced life support know-how of general nurses across Spain. The goal was to figure out where they stand and what factors might be influencing their level of expertise. The study also aimed to pinpoint any gaps in their knowledge. The study was comprehensiv

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Mar 21 2025HEALTH

Letting Bird Flu Spread: A Risky Plan?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently suggested a bold idea to tackle the bird flu epidemic in the U. S. He proposed allowing the virus to spread freely among bird populations. The goal? To identify and preserve birds that are naturally immune to the virus. This idea, however, has sparked debate among

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Mar 20 2025POLITICS

A Scholar's Detention: A Case of Political Retaliation?

A researcher from Georgetown University found himself in a tough spot. Badar Khan Suri, an Indian citizen, was grabbed by immigration agents outside his Virginia home. They claimed his visa was no good anymore. Suri's lawyer, Hassan Ahmad, thinks this is all about his wife's Palestinian background a

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Mar 20 2025HEALTH

Bird Flu: The New Normal

Bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain, is becoming a permanent fixture in our world. This virus is evolving rapidly and finding new ways to infect mammals, including humans. It's spreading widely among both domestic and wild animals, and the exact paths it takes to do so remain unclear. While the r

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Mar 20 2025POLITICS

Istanbul's Mayor Arrest: A Political Storm Brews

The political climate in Turkey is heating up. The government has taken a hard stance against dissent. On a recent Thursday, 37 individuals were taken into custody. Their crime? Speaking out on social media about the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu. This move has sparked widespread t

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