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Dec 12 2024EDUCATION

Health Challenges: International Health Students' Journey

International health care students face unique obstacles when studying abroad. These hurdles, largely due to cultural adjustments and demanding academic programs, deeply affect their well-being. It's vital to understand what helps or hinders these students to ensure they thrive in their academic and

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Dec 11 2024EDUCATION

Online Opinions: How College Students' Minds Are Shaped

The Internet's rapid growth has brought online public opinion to the forefront, significantly affecting college students. These students, at a pivotal stage of their psychological growth, are particularly susceptible to online information. Social media platforms have become a breeding ground for opi

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Dec 11 2024BUSINESS

Eric Trump Promises Crypto Boom Under New President

Eric Trump jetted off to the United Arab Emirates to speak at a cryptocurrency conference. He excitedly shared that his family, including his father, the U. S. president-elect, intends to champion cryptocurrencies. This is a stark contrast to the initial promise made four years ago to keep business

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Dec 11 2024EDUCATION

Medical School's New Grading System: Helping the Underserved?

Imagine a medical school where grades are simply pass or fail, instead of the usual 1 to 5 scale. This was the case for a group of medical students who were part of a study comparing two classes: one with the old, competitive grading system, and one with the new pass/fail system. Researchers wanted

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Dec 11 2024HEALTH

How Sustainable Design Can Improve Healthcare Spaces

Imagine you're designing a hospital. You want it to be good for patients and staff, right? But also, you want it to be kind to the environment. How do you balance both? A recent study found that by looking at past research, we can see where these two goals overlap. Scientists checked through lots o

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Dec 10 2024POLITICS

Spotlight on Tulsi Gabbard’s Cult Ties: A Concern for National Security?

Tulsi Gabbard, a former presidential candidate, is in the hot seat again. This time, it's about her deep ties to a Hawaii-based religious sect called the Science of Identity Foundation. A former member of this group, Anita van Duyn, has written letters to key lawmakers warning about Gabbard's potent

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Dec 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Amazon MGM Studios Teams Up with EICOP to Boost Diversity in Entertainment

Imagine if you could walk onto a real-life movie set, meet top industry leaders, and gain hands-on experience in the entertainment business. That's exactly what the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP) is making possible. This summer, EICOP is partnering with Amazon MGM Studios to

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Dec 10 2024POLITICS

How Sports are Crafting Russia's Self-Image

Have you ever thought about how sports can shape how a country thinks about itself? In Russia, President Vladimir Putin has been using big sports events to create a fresh story about what it means to be Russian. He looks back to the days of the tsars and the Soviet Union, pushing elite sports and tr

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Dec 10 2024HEALTH

The Impact of Age on Physical Activity and Obesity in Kids

Have you ever wondered how much kids move around as they grow older? A recent project, called TUBON, decided to find out. They looked at how much time kids spend sitting around, doing light activities, and running or playing hard. They also checked if being active or not makes a difference in kids'

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Dec 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The 2025 Golden Globes: A Musical-Drama Showdown

The 2025 Golden Globe nominations are out, and it's a musical showdown! "Emilia Pérez, " a charming drug cartel musical, leads the pack with 10 nods, including best picture and director for Jacques Audiard. Close behind is "The Brutalist, " an A24 drama about a Hungarian architect, with seven nomina

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