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Why Jimmy Carter's Legacy Is More Complicated Than It Seems

December 31, 2024

Jimmy Carter, who passed away at 100, is often remembered as one of America's worst presidents. He admitted his struggles in his 1979 "crisis of confidence" speech, where he criticized Americans for wanting too much freedom and prosperity. Unlike Harry Truman, Carter didn't take full responsibility

science

When Curcumin Meets Papain: A Battle of Wound-Healing Titans

December 31, 2024

Have you ever wondered what happens when two powerful natural substances, curcumin and papain, are packed into tiny nanoparticles for healing wounds? Let’s dive into a fascinating comparison. Scientists created two types of nanoparticles: chitosan with curcumin (CS/Cur) and chitosan with papain (CS/

business

New York Mourns Loss of Versatile Leader Richard Parsons

December 31, 2024

Last week, New York bid farewell to Richard Parsons, a man known as one of the city's "wise men. " At 76, Parsons, born and raised in Brooklyn, was a multifaceted figure who touched various aspects of society. From basketball star at the University of Hawaii to law degree holder from Albany Law Scho

politics

Wrestling CEO Takes On Education: A Unique Choice

December 31, 2024

Imagine this: a wrestling CEO is now in charge of the Department of Education. That's right, Linda McMahon, who rose to fame in the wrestling world, is now at the helm of education. Unlike typical educators, she doesn't have a degree in education. In fact, her degree is in French, not education. So,

sports

Air Pollution Slows Marathoners Down

December 31, 2024

Ever wondered how air quality might affect marathon times? A study from researchers at an Ivy League university decided to find out. They looked at over 2. 5 million male and female marathon finishers, and added pollution data to the mix. How did they do this? They used a fancy model to pinpoint pol

education

Houston's New Health Care High School: A $31M Investment in the Future

December 31, 2024

In Houston, a new high school is tackling the healthcare workforce shortage one student at a time. HEAL High School, funded by a $31 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, is partnering with Memorial Hermann Health System to give students a head start in healthcare careers. With a focus on han

entertainment

Red Carpet Revival: Variety & ET Team Up for Golden Globes Pre-Show

December 31, 2024

Get ready to see who's walking the red carpet! Variety and "Entertainment Tonight" are back again to bring you the official digital pre-show for the Golden Globe Awards. On Jan. 5, at 3:30 p. m. PT, the action starts on Variety. com, CBS, and Paramount+. You can also catch it on ETOnline. com, YouTu

health

Parental Partnerships in Helping Teens Avoid Smoking: A Comprehensive Look

December 30, 2024

Do you know that 90% of smokers start as teenagers? This is why it's crucial to look into how parents can help prevent their kids from picking up this bad habit. Scientists decided to study this by searching through scientific papers and blogs from places like PubMed and Google Scholar. They wanted

politics

Tech CEO Supports Controversial German Party Before Elections

December 30, 2024

Imagine this scenario: a famous tech billionaire throws his support behind a controversial political party right before a crucial election in Germany. That's what happened when Elon Musk backed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in a newspaper opinion piece. This sparked a lot of deba

celebrities

Brandi Glanville Spends Christmas with Ex: A Modern Co-Parenting Story

December 30, 2024

Former reality TV star Brandi Glanville, 52, spent Christmas with her ex-husband Eddie Cibrian and his current wife LeAnn Rimes. She shared a family photo on Instagram, mentioning that she was with her "modern family. " Brandi and Eddie, who were married from 2001 to 2009, have two sons together: Ma