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Nov 14 2025OPINION

Beyond the White Coat: Building Trust in Medicine

Cancer doctors deal with patients who need support in many ways. For the past 25 years, one doctor has chosen not to wear the traditional white coat. This choice was made to remove a barrier between the doctor and the patient. The white coat is often seen as a symbol of knowledge and authority. How

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Nov 13 2025BUSINESS

A Restaurant's Name: More Than Just Words

In the bustling heart of New York City, a restaurant named Bananas opened its doors, sparking curiosity and conversation. The name, chosen deliberately, carried a story of identity and belonging. It was a bold move, especially for an Asian-American owned establishment, as it challenged stereotypes a

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Nov 11 2025EDUCATION

Unseen Barriers: How Diversity Efforts Might Be Missing the Mark

Diversity is a hot topic, but not everyone means the same thing when they talk about it. In the U. S. , while some push to end diversity programs, others fight to keep them alive. The confusion lies in the different ways people define diversity, why they think it matters, and how they believe it sho

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Nov 07 2025OPINION

The Passport Puzzle: Why Gender Matters More Than It Should

At an airport in Tel Aviv, a person with a U. S. passport faced a question about their gender. The passport had an "X" marking, which stood for neither male nor female. The border officers were confused. They asked questions, but the person refused to explain. This was a big moment for them. All the

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Nov 07 2025HEALTH

Merging Faith and Therapy: A Look at Training Psychologists in Israel

In Israel, a unique training program for clinical psychologists is tackling a big question: how do therapists balance their personal beliefs with their professional work? This program brings together people from different religious and cultural backgrounds, including Ultra-Orthodox Jews, Arab Muslim

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Nov 05 2025POLITICS

A New Era for New York: Zohran Mamdani's Historic Win

Zohran Mamdani's projected win as New York City's first Muslim and South Asian mayor is a big deal. It's not just about him; it's about what this means for the city's diverse communities. Many people, especially those from South Asian and Muslim backgrounds, feel seen and represented in a way they h

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Nov 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

Celebrities Get AI Twins: What's the Deal?

Genies, a company that makes AI companions, has just rolled out new tools. These tools let celebrities and their managers create AI versions of themselves. These AI twins can chat with fans and even hang out in apps and games. The company says its tech is built to handle big names and their teams.

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Nov 04 2025HEALTH

How Relationships Shape Our Minds: A New Look at Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis has changed a lot over time. At first, Freud focused on drives and fantasies. But later, others thought that relationships between people are more important. They kept some of Freud's ideas, like transference and the unconscious. But they added new things, like how culture, class, and

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Nov 02 2025POLITICS

The Shift in Democratic Identity Politics

Karine Jean-Pierre, the first openly gay Black woman to hold the position of White House press secretary, has stirred up quite a bit of controversy within the Democratic Party. Her recent book, which was expected to be a revealing account of her time in the White House, has instead turned into a cri

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Nov 02 2025POLITICS

Speaking Out: A Singer's Fight for Women-Only Spaces

Tish Hyman, a well-known singer, has recently taken a strong stance on a controversial issue. She is calling for laws that protect spaces meant only for women. This includes public restrooms and other areas where women might feel vulnerable. Hyman believes that clear rules are needed to keep these s

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