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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Citizenship Under Siege: The New Rules of Belonging

Did you know that being a citizen in liberal democracies isn't as simple as it used to be? There is a double-edged sword that is reshaping how we think about citizenship. Two big shifts are happening. The first shift is all about the economy. It's now more important than ever to be self-reliant

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

How AI Helps Predict Outcomes in Aortic Arch Shapes for TAVR Procedures

Did you know that the shape of your aortic arch can impact the success of a heart valve replacement? This is particularly important for a procedure called transfemoral TAVR, where doctors replace a faulty heart valve through the femoral artery. Until now, no one had really looked into how the shape

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

The Silent Struggle: How HIV Affects Hip Health

Living longer is great, but it also brings new challenges. People with HIV are now facing a higher chance of a painful hip condition called femoral head necrosis. This happens when the ball part of the hip bone dies due to lack of blood. It's not just HIV that's to blame, though. Medicines used to t

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Nurse Practitioners Speak Up: Balancing Career Satisfaction and Self-Care

This year, The Nurse Practitioner is turning 50, and to mark this milestone, they've reached out to 50 influential nurse practitioners (NPs) to share their insights on key topics affecting their profession. In one of the installments, five NPs have opened up about their experiences with self-care, m

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Trump Halts FAA's DEI Hiring: Prioritizes Safety Over Politics

President Donald J. Trump recently issued a Presidential Memorandum that puts an end to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) hiring practices under the Biden Administration, which favored diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over safety and efficiency. The memorandum directs the Secretary o

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Jan 15 2025CRIME

The Truth Behind Harmon's Stalled Career in On Call

Officer Harmon's journey in "On Call" takes a surprising turn when Lieutenant Bishop denies her transfer request. Harmon, known for her strong moral compass, uses questionable methods to catch a killer. This leads to Bishop's decision, which blocks Harmon's progress but aims to protect the departmen

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Zinc and COVID Vaccines: A Japanese Study

Did you know that having adequate zinc in your blood might make the COVID-19 vaccine work better? That's what a study from Japan found. Researchers looked into how much zinc people had in their blood before getting the COVID vaccine. They wanted to see if it affected how well the vaccine worked. It

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Robots vs. Hands: A New Way to Fix Broken Hips

You know how doctors fix broken hips? Usually, they do it by hand. But now, there's a new kid on the block: TiRobot. This study wanted to see if TiRobot could do a better job than the good old-fashioned freehand method. So, researchers went on a big hunt through lots of medical databases, like PubMe

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Jan 03 2025POLITICS

The Business of Trump Merchandise

President Donald Trump has always been a salesman, and his merchandise is no exception. The Trump store is filled with items like MAGA hats, Trump sneakers, and even "freedom ties. " The store is always quick to capitalize on Trump's moves, selling inauguration memorabilia before it even happens. Th

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Dec 22 2024ENVIRONMENT

Strengthening Communities After Disaster: The Case of the Morandi Bridge Collapse

Let’s take a look at the Morandi Bridge collapse in Italy as an example of how communities can bounce back after trauma. The disaster wasn’t just about rebuilding infrastructure; it was about rebuilding a sense of community too. The Beyond the Bridge Project was involved in this process. We talked

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