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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Experiences of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Canadian Community Settings

What does it take for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) to feel included in their communities? A study from Québec City, Canada, explored this question by talking to adults with ID and those who support them daily. The research used interviews to understand what makes community participatio

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Zeldin's EPA Plan: Balance Economy and Environment

Lee Zeldin, nominated to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has a plan. He wants to cut back on federal regulations that he thinks are hurting the economy. But he promises to keep protecting the environment and people's health. Zeldin has experience working with both parties to pass law

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Jan 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ashley Darby's Divorce and Dating Update

Ashley Darby, the star of Real Housewives of Potomac, recently opened up about her divorce and dating life on Watch What Happens Live. The 36-year-old filed for divorce from her 65-year-old husband, Michael, in November 2024. She shared that the divorce is currently in the hands of Virginia State of

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Jan 17 2025LIFESTYLE

When Divorce Hits Home

Divorce can leave painful reminders everywhere. A woman's sister-in-law wants her to remove wedding photos and gifts from her ex-husband. She feels torn between supporting her sister-in-law and keeping her home decor. Some might say it's understandable to want to erase memories of an ex, but is it f

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

State AGs Join Fight to Keep Biden's Gun Control Policies

On Thursday, a group of state attorneys general, all Democrats, asked to join a federal legal effort. They want to preserve two gun control policies from the Biden era. One policy requires background checks for buyers at gun shows. The other bans a type of trigger that can make a semiautomatic weapo

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Why Are More Young Women Getting Cancer?

Cancer rates are changing in the United States. Women and younger people are now getting cancer more often than before. The American Cancer Society (ACS) found that women under 50 are 82% more likely to get cancer than men. This is a big increase from 2002, when the difference was only 51%. Breast

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

UK & France Mull Troop Plans for Ukraine's Future

France and the UK are discussing the idea of sending military personnel to Ukraine as part of a potential peacekeeping mission after a ceasefire. The talks, led by French President Emmanuel Macron, consider a few scenarios for British troops. They might help monitor a buffer zone, protect Kyiv, or t

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Education Shake-Up: What to Expect from the Next Administration

The upcoming administration change is set to bring significant shifts in education policies. Miguel Cardona, who served as Education Secretary under Joe Biden, is concerned about the incoming president's plans to eliminate the Department of Education. Cardona believes this could widen the gap betwee

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

How Improvement and Clinical Work Boost ED Efficiency

Ever wondered how hospitals can run smoothly, especially in busy emergency departments (EDs)? A recent study explored this, focusing on Australian and New Zealand EDs. Researchers looked at how continuous improvement (CI) and clinical practices (CP) affect the performance of these high-stress enviro

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Joe Biden's Term: A Tale of Democratic Elites and Lost Democracy

Joe Biden's presidency has been anything but typical. It's been more like a gap between two eras, with no clear leader in charge. The famous sign on Harry Truman's desk said, "The buck stops here. " But where did the responsibility end with Joe Biden? Voters didn't ask for a president who wasn't up

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