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The IRS Shuffle: A Quick Change at the Top

April 18, 2025

The IRS has had a chaotic week. The tax agency saw a swift change at the top, with Gary Shapley's appointment as acting commissioner lasting only a few days. Now, Michael Faulkender, the deputy secretary of the Treasury, will step in to lead the IRS. This is not the first time the IRS has seen lead

health

The Power of Words: How Language Shapes Perceptions of Autism

April 18, 2025

The recent comments by a public figure about autism have sparked a significant debate. The person suggested that autism ruins lives, which has upset many autistic individuals and their families. They argued that this viewpoint is not only inaccurate but also harmful. Autistic people have shown that

health

Fighting the Sitting Slump: Making Online Meetings More Active

April 18, 2025

The digital age has made online meetings a regular part of many people's lives. However, spending long hours glued to a screen can have serious health consequences. It's not just about feeling tired or having a sore back. Prolonged sitting can lead to major health issues over time. While there have

politics

Ukraine's Allies Step Up Military Support

April 18, 2025

Western nations are stepping up their support for Ukraine. Germany is leading the way with a significant financial commitment. They have promised 12. 4 billion dollars in military aid. This is part of a larger 24 billion dollar package from various allies. The funds will be used over the next si

celebrities

A Star's Journey Through Cancer: Strength and Solitude

April 18, 2025

It's been a tough road for someone who's always been in the spotlight. She's 43 and battling stage 4 cancer. She's known for being on reality TV, but now she's sharing her struggles with the world. She posted a side-by-side picture on Instagram. One showed her before her diagnosis, with long, blond

technology

AI Mix-Up: How a Bot's Lie Sparked a Developer Revolt

April 18, 2025

A recent event highlighted the risks of relying too heavily on AI. A developer using the popular AI-powered code editor Cursor encountered a peculiar issue. Switching between different devices logged them out instantly. This was a major inconvenience for programmers who often use multiple devices. W

health

Supporting Parents Through App-Based Care

April 18, 2025

The digital age has brought us many tools to make life easier, and one of these is the use of mobile apps to support parents during the perinatal period. This is the time before and just after a baby is born. One such app is Parentbot, a digital healthcare assistant. It was created to offer various

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Unheard Voices: Caring for Someone After a Suicide Attempt

April 17, 2025

When someone tries to take their own life, the impact ripples out to those closest to them. These are often family or friends who step in to provide support. This group is often overlooked in research. They face unique challenges. They often feel they can't speak up about their struggles. This is be

technology

Speeding Up Data Sorting with Smart Screening

April 17, 2025

Support Tensor Machines, or STMs, are a powerful tool for sorting out high-dimensional data. They work by learning from examples to classify information. However, the usual methods for training STMs can take a long time. This is where the idea of safe screening comes in. It's a trick borrowed from a

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The Space Debate: A Journalist's Journey and the Public's Reaction

April 16, 2025

Gayle King, a well-known journalist, recently took a trip to space with Blue Origin, a company owned by Jeff Bezos. This journey sparked a lot of talk and criticism from various people, including fans, celebrities, and even some of her friends. King, who had a strong fear of flying, overcame it to e