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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Davos: Trump's Shadow Looms Large, Mixing Fear and Hope

Davos, Switzerland, is where the yearly World Economic Forum happens, bringing together bigshots from international institutions, progressive leaders, and major banks. This year, the spotlight wasn't on the usual suspects. Instead, it was on a certain real-estate tycoon-turned-president from Queens,

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Jan 24 2025EDUCATION

Kids and Phones: Should Schools Ban Devices?

Imagine a school day without smartphones. Governor Hochul wants just that for students in grades K-12. She believes this can help free kids from the constant buzz of social media and the mental health pressures that come with it. But is it that simple? Smartphones can be a huge distraction in class

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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 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Iron's Power in MIL-100(Fe) for Better Light-Driven Cleanup

You might have heard of MIL-100(Fe), a special material made from iron and other chemicals. It's been used to break down pollutants in water using light, a process called the photo-Fenton reaction. The problem is, it doesn't work very well. Scientists found a way to make MIL-100(Fe) more effective b

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Plants' Power Against Cancer: Why Tamarix nilotica Stands Out

Scientists were curious to see if two native UAE plants, Arthrocnemum macrostachyum and Tamarix nilotica, could fight cancer. They tried two ways to get chemicals out of the plants: leaving them in a liquid (maceration) and heating them up with microwaves (microwave-assisted extraction or MAE). They

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Jan 23 2025BUSINESS

How China's 2016 Long-Term Care Insurance Rollout Affected Workers

China introduced long-term care (LTC) insurance in 2016, aiming to reduce risks for those needing long-term care. This policy's impact on workers with and without informal coverage was examined. Workers eligible for public LTC insurance reduced their work hours and labor participation, suggesting th

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Jan 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Trump's AI Shift: What's Next After Repealing Biden's Order?

Just hours into his return to the White House, President Donald Trump made a notable move by rolling back the AI safety measures put in place by former President Joe Biden. But what does this mean for the future of artificial intelligence? Trump hasn't shared his detailed plans yet, and even tech in

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Happiness Measure: How Well Does It Travel the World?

The Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) is a popular tool to gauge happiness worldwide. However, doubts lurk about its consistency across different countries. A recent study dived into data from 65 nations, 40 languages, and various gender identities and age groups, collected between 2020 and 2022.

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Jan 22 2025SPORTS

Amon-Ra St. Brown's Take on Ben Johnson's New Job

The football world was buzzing when Ben Johnson left his role in Detroit to become the Chicago Bears' head coach. Many fans and players were surprised, including Amon-Ra St. Brown, who recently shared his thoughts on the St. Brown Podcast. St. Brown had kind words for Johnson, calling him one of his

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Federal DEI Staffers Put on Emergency Leave

In a sudden move, the White House has ordered all employees in federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices to take paid administrative leave effective immediately. This action is part of a series of changes from the new administration, following through on a campaign promise to limit DEI

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