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Mar 14 2025SPORTS

How Unrivaled is Changing the Game for Women's Basketball

In the world of women's basketball, a new league called Unrivaled has emerged, shaking things up. It all started with a casual meeting between Breanna Stewart, a star player for the New York Liberty, and Alex Bazzell, husband of Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier. Bazzell pitched an idea to Stewar

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Mar 13 2025HEALTH

Body Mapping for Migrant Women's Health: A New Look at Obstetric Violence

Migrant women from Senegal, Morocco, and Pakistan living in Catalonia have unique experiences during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. These experiences are often shaped by obstacles and challenges that go beyond physical health. These challenges can be hard to see and understand, but they are

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Mar 11 2025EDUCATION

What's Up With Gender Norms in Southeast Nigeria?

In Southeast Nigeria, gender norms are a big deal. They shape how people think about rights, privileges, and roles in society. These norms can affect health and well-being. In many low- and middle-income countries, young people might reject some harmful gender discrimination, but they often support

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Mar 07 2025EDUCATION

Rural Schools Left High and Dry: Teacher Training Funds Vanish

Imagine being a teacher in a rural school, trying to make a difference in your community. Now, imagine the rug being pulled out from under you. That's what happened when a big chunk of teacher training funds disappeared. The Trump administration chopped $600 million from these programs, claiming the

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Breaking Down Barriers: Making Health Tech Understand Everyone

In the world of health technology, a big problem is that not everyone can access or understand it. This is especially true for people who speak different languages or have disabilities. A researcher has come up with a new plan to make health tech more fair for everyone. The idea is to create a fram

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Feb 22 2025POLITICS

Shocking Move: Trump Replaces Top Military Leader

Trump made a surprising decision to replace Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This move comes as a shock to many, especially since Brown was only the second Black general to hold this position. Brown's time in office was marked by significant global conflicts, inc

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Feb 21 2025BUSINESS

From High Hopes to Hard Times: The Fall of a Gene Therapy Pioneer

Bluebird Bio, once a shining star in the biotech world, is now a shadow of its former self. The company, known for its groundbreaking gene therapies, has been sold to private equity firms Carlyle and SK Capital for a mere $30 million. This sale marks the end of a long and tumultuous journey for Blue

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Feb 21 2025BUSINESS

Big Changes at Citigroup: Diversity Efforts Take a Backseat

Citigroup recently made a significant shift in its approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The bank's CEO announced that it will no longer require a diverse pool of candidates for job interviews. This decision comes at a time when the business landscape is changing under the current poli

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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer and Why Free Meds Matter

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious issue worldwide. It's the leading cause of death globally, and sadly, most of these deaths happen in countries that are not wealthy. You might be surprised to learn that only a small fraction of people with this condition have it under control. In p

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Your Doctor's New Questions: Why They Might Ask About Your Life

Doctors are starting to ask about more than just your physical health during check-ups. They might ask about your home, job, or even if you have enough food. This isn't about being nosy. It's about understanding that your health is affected by more than just what's happening inside your body. These

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