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Jul 04 2025HEALTH

Rural China: How Disability Shifts Family Roles

In rural China, a husband's disability can change the family's work dynamic. Data from a large survey shows that when a husband can't work, the wife often steps up to care for him. This means she is less likely to have a job outside the home. The study also found that wives are more likely to work

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Jul 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Meta's Paychecks: What Engineers and Researchers Really Earn

Tech giants are in a fierce battle for top talent, and Meta is no exception. The company is reportedly shelling out big bucks to attract the best engineers, researchers, and other tech professionals. But just how much are they paying? According to recent data from federal filings, software engineer

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Jul 03 2025POLITICS

A Long Fight for Fairness: Jeffries Takes on Trump's Big Bill

In the early hours of a Thursday morning, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stood up for what he believes in. He started talking on the House floor at 5 a. m. and didn't stop for over six hours. His goal? To delay a vote on President Donald Trump's huge tax cut and spending bill. Jeffries had a

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Caring for Those Who Need It Most: The Role of Specialized Nurses

Nurses with a focus on intellectual and developmental disabilities play a vital role in society. They go beyond typical medical care, providing tailored support and education for individuals in residential settings. This kind of nursing requires a unique blend of skills and patience, as each person

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

How Tools for Living Help Kids in Nigeria Feel Better

In Nigeria, tools that help people with disabilities are not as common as they should be. These tools, known as assistive devices, can make life easier for kids who have disabilities. They can help kids move around, communicate, and do everyday tasks. But in many parts of the world, like Nigeria, no

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Jun 26 2025BUSINESS

How Private Money is Changing Elderly Care in Ireland

Private equity firms are playing a big role in shaping the future of elderly care. These firms invest money into businesses, including those in healthcare. But not many studies look closely at how these firms affect long-term care. Most research focuses on the United States, leaving other countries

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Hidden Struggles: Violence Against Disabled Women in Nepal

In Nepal, women and girls with disabilities face a harsh reality. They often deal with violence. This is a big problem. But it is not talked about enough. Many people do not know how serious it is. This piece looks into how common violence is. It also checks what makes these women more likely to fac

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Jun 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Cruise That Went Wrong: A Story of Survival and Mess

In 2013, a simple cruise from Texas to Mexico turned into a nightmare. The Carnival Triumph, carrying over 4, 000 people, caught fire. This fire messed up the ship's power, which meant no toilets worked. Imagine being stuck on a ship with no working bathrooms for days. Yuck! The ship drifted in the

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Jun 25 2025HEALTH

Medicare's Missing Piece: Why Contraceptive Coverage Lags for Women with Disabilities

Medicare supports many women, but it's missing something big. It helps over a million women of childbearing age who live with disabilities. Yet, it's the only major health insurance in the US that doesn't have to cover birth control. This is a problem. Other health plans must cover contraceptives.

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Jun 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Barbra Streisand's Fair Pay Fight

Barbra Streisand is not happy with the Meet The Parents movies. She played Ben Stiller's mom in two of them. But she says she was paid less than the guys. That's not cool. She told a magazine that she won't be in the next one unless they pay her a lot more. She said that back in the day, women ofte

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