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Apr 02 2026EDUCATION

Don’t wait until later—pharmacy students train early to be ready for real-world work

Most pharmacy schools now use Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) to measure how well students can handle real pharmacy tasks by themselves. These EPAs cover everyday jobs like giving patients the right medicine or explaining how to take a pill. After deciding which skills matter, schools lin

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Australia Leader Speaks About Iran War and Fuel Help

The Australian Prime Minister will talk to the nation about the war in Iran. He will speak on television and radio at 7 p. m. local time. This is a rare moment, similar to speeches during the pandemic and financial crisis. The speech will focus on how the war affects Australia. It will exp

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Peace Talks Restart in China as Pakistan and Afghanistan Seek Truce

Pakistan and Afghanistan have begun a fresh round of negotiations in China, aiming to stop the worst fighting between the two Muslim countries since 2021. Beijing has stepped in as mediator, hoping to reach a deal that would reduce the heavy casualties on both sides, especially those suffered in Afg

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Mar 30 2026CRIME

Tech worker from Kenya gets 23 months for helping global scam ring

A Kenyan man who helped run a worldwide scam network got 23 months in prison last week. The 36-year-old moved money between accounts for fraudsters who pretended to be real companies. He started work with the group in 2022 and kept helping even after he knew what they were doing. The scam worked in

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Mar 29 2026EDUCATION

Stigma on College Reddit: How Gender, Race and Jobs Mix to Hurt Students

College students on the internet often talk about feeling judged or left out. Researchers looked at more than 300, 000 posts from a popular college forum to see how different kinds of stigma show up. They used a special computer program that can read the tone of a post and spot words that hint at pr

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Mar 29 2026HEALTH

Home Care Workers Face Big Safety and Stress Challenges

In many rich countries, more people are living longer. Because of this, there is a growing need for help at home. People who do that work are called home care aides (HCAs). A study was done to see how safe these workers feel and what kind of stress they face. The researchers first sent out a survey

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Mar 28 2026BUSINESS

Brainstorming Boosted by Unexpected Past

Companies are now trying new ways to get more ideas from workers and the public. One experiment with marketing and sales staff at a candy firm, plus four lab tests, shows that thinking about past accidental events can spark fresh ideas. The trick is simple: ask people to remember moments when som

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Running Through History: A Family’s Secret Journey

The story begins in the early 1980s, when a mother and father were forced to flee their home. They left behind a child who would grow up with the echo of hidden roads and whispered warnings. The parents were once part of a radical group that fought against the Vietnam War, using bombs and undergroun

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Mar 28 2026SPORTS

From Dorchester Courts to the NBA: Bruce Brown’s Journey

Bruce Brown Jr. grew up in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, a place known for close community ties and producing talented athletes. Born on August 15, 1996, he was one of eleven siblings in a family that taught him sharing and resilience. His mother worked hard to support the household, instilling

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Trump hints at Cuba move after military brag

At a Miami investment event, the former U. S. president declared that Cuba could be his next target, following praise for recent American military successes in Venezuela and Iran. He said the Cuban regime is close to falling, yet left unclear whether he plans a direct action or talks. The U. S. has

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