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Demand for Justice: Prosecutors Allegedly Punished for Upholding Law

February 4, 2025

Two prosecutors, Nancy Theberge and Brock Lunsford, found themselves in a tough spot. They were both transferred out of the resentencing unit in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office. According to their legal claims they were targeted. The reason? They supported the Menendez brothers' re

education

Schools Explore The AI Advantage

February 4, 2025

In New Jersey, Bernards Township and Watchung Hills school districts want to join forces to dive deep into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it meshes with education. Kristen Fox is the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction and she's been chatting with Watchung Hills about the top

health

Salt Awareness and Blood Pressure: What Rural Women in Bangladesh Know

January 27, 2025

Did you know that your body only needs a small amount of sodium to function properly? This essential nutrient helps your nerves send signals, your muscles contract and relax, and maintains the right balance of water and minerals in your body. A recent study focused on rural women in the Chandpur dis

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Elder Abuse in Kamalamai: A Hidden Problem

January 25, 2025

The world is seeing more people reaching their golden years. This means we need to pay extra attention to issues like elder abuse. The World Health Organization says that one out of every six people over 60 has faced some kind of abuse. This could be physical, mental, neglect, money issues, or even

education

Meet the New Change-Makers at Royal Oak Schools

January 15, 2025

Royal Oak Schools has a new group of leaders stepping up to guide their Board of Education. This team will be instrumental in shaping the future of the schools and ensuring they stay inclusive, diverse, and centered on student growth. The Superintendent, Mary Beth Fitzpatrick, is thrilled about the

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STEM Boost: Dorchester District 2 Gets $25k Grant for Innovation

January 11, 2025

Dorchester School District 2 is revamping its STEM programs with a fresh boost from Google. The tech giant has awarded the district a $25, 000 grant, which Superintendent Dr. Shane Robbins plans to use to spark creativity in classrooms. Unlike usual funds, which are often restricted, this grant offe

education

School Board Set to Vote on Major Improvement Projects

January 8, 2025

In Charleston County, the school district's finance committee recently met and backed a plan to revamp several schools. The committee voted to reallocate $14. 6 million from leftover funds of a one-cent sales tax program. This amount, part of a total $37. 4 million, will be used for five major proje

education

Burr Ridge School District Deals with High Teacher Absenteeism

December 26, 2024

In Burr Ridge, Illinois, the local school district is grappling with a high rate of teacher absenteeism. The problem isn't new, as this year, 38% of teachers missed at least 10 days. Why? Health issues are a major reason, says the superintendent. Other districts like Gower (33%) and Pleasantdale (25

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Health Workers' Knowledge and Care for Tropical Diseases in Guinea

November 27, 2024

Ever wondered how healthcare providers in Guinea handled certain tropical diseases? A recent study looked into this, focusing on diseases like trachoma and onchocerciasis. From November 7th to 22nd, 2022, researchers surveyed 86 healthcare providers in the Forecariah health district. They used a que

politics

Top Manhattan Prosecutor to Step Down in December

November 26, 2024

Damian Williams, the U. S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, will be leaving his post at the end of his term in December. This news came from the U. S. Attorney’s Office in a recent announcement. Williams has held this prestigious role since 2021, when President Biden appointed him upo