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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

Palestinians Displaced: Who's to Blame?

Recently, Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report that strongly accuses Israel of causing mass displacement of Palestinians in Gaza. This is not just any displacement; it's forced and deliberate, says HRW. The report comes at a time when the situation in Gaza is horrible. A lot of it has been red

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Simplifying MRI Scans: A New Way to Handle Implant Safety

Imagine you're at a hospital, waiting for an MRI scan. Suddenly, you're told they need to check your implant for safety first. This can take ages, or even lead to the scan being canceled. That's what happens when hospitals follow the UK guidelines for MR safety, which say they should contact the imp

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Mental Health Workers in Eastern Ontario Consider Strike Action

In Eastern Ontario, mental health and addiction workers are growing frustrated with the slow pace of contract negotiations. The union representing over 240 workers at Addiction and Mental Health Services – Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (AMHS-KFLA) has expressed dissatisfaction with the p

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Judge Stops Louisiana's Ten Commandments Classroom Rule

A federal judge in Louisiana has put a temporary halt to a new law that would require public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. The judge, John W. deGravelles, said the law is likely unconstitutional because it promotes one religion. This means the law can't go into effect while the

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Nov 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

LG's New Stretchable Display: A Game Changer?

LG recently unveiled a groundbreaking stretchable display that can expand up to 50% of its original size. This isn't LG's first attempt at flexible screens; they showed off a similar prototype in 2022, but this new one is twice as stretchy. So, why stretch a display? LG believes this technology coul

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Nov 12 2024HEALTH

Gender Differences in PTSD: How Money Matters in Australia's Migrant Communities

You might think that the struggles of migrating to a new country would be the same for everyone. But hold on, there's more to the story. In Australia, humanitarian migrants, those who have fled their homes due to conflict or persecution, are dealing with a lot. We're talking about post-traumatic str

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Nov 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Stretching the Limits: LG's New Display Bends at 50%

Imagine a screen that can stretch like elastic! LG has just unveiled a display that can do just that. This isn't the first time we've seen stretchable screens, but LG's latest creation can bend by an impressive 50%. This is a big deal because the more a display can stretch, the more uses it can have

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

The Silent Exclusion of Black WWII Heroes

Meet Joe, a Black soldier who served in World War II. He fought bravely in the Pacific, but when he returned home, the rewards of war weren't for him. The GI Bill, a program designed to help veterans get education and housing, was mostly off-limits for Black soldiers like Joe. This wasn't a secret,

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Nov 11 2024SPORTS

Deebo Samuel's Sideline Moment: A Closer Look

Deebo Samuel, known for his physical play, had an unusual moment on the sidelines during the 49ers game against the Tampa Bay Bucs. He confronted kicker Jake Moody after his third missed field goal, which led to a heated exchange with veteran long snapper Taybor Pepper. Samuel's hand even swiped at

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Nov 09 2024HEALTH

Vaccine Gaps: Unplanned Pregnancies and India's DPT Challenge

You might be surprised to learn that kids born from unplanned pregnancies in India are more likely to miss out on their DPT vaccines. Recently, a study looked into this issue using data from the National Family Health Survey 2019-21. The study found that 9. 14% of kids from unplanned pregnancies did

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