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Marblehead Teachers and School Officials: Moving Towards a Deal?

November 20, 2024

In Marblehead, teachers and school officials are starting to make some real headway in their talks. The Marblehead Education Association (MEA) President, Jonathan Heller, shared that after a long wait, negotiations finally happened face-to-face on Monday. He's hopeful that these discussions will lea

politics

Election Data Insight: Understanding the 2017 German Vote at a Local Level

November 19, 2024

In 2017, Germany saw a significant increase in refugee numbers. To understand how this impacted the federal election, the Research Data Center (FDZ) Ruhr at RWI compiled a unique dataset. Called RWI-GEO-VOTE, it breaks down the election results into tiny 1 km x 1 km grid cells. This detailed dataset

health

Exploring Daily Life with Dementia in Nursing Homes

November 19, 2024

In the Netherlands, more and more elderly people are living with dementia in nursing homes. This study dives into their daily lives and how they feel about them. Understanding their experiences is crucial as dementia cases rise. The research uses observational data and biometric sensors to get a cle

celebrities

Catching Up: Barron Trump's Journey from 'Vicious' Baby to Political Advisor

November 19, 2024

In 2007, a little-seen video of Donald Trump with his then-10-month-old son Barron resurfaced. Trump, a billionaire at the time, was receiving the Hollywood Walk of Fame award. He described baby Barron as "strong, smart, tough, vicious, and violent. " Fast forward to 2024, Barron is now 6 feet 9 inc

education

Teachers and School Leaders Meet Face-to-Face: A Step Toward Resolving Marblehead Strike

November 19, 2024

On Monday, the Marblehead Education Association (MEA) shared their hopes that direct discussions with the School Committee could help find a solution to the ongoing strike. This strike has kept classrooms closed for five school days. The MEA has been eager to sit down with the committee since mediat

business

Dental Stocks Gain as RFK Jr. Sparks Fluoride Debate

November 19, 2024

Shares in dental supply company Henry Schein shot up on Monday, with investors anticipating changes in public health policies under a potential new administration. The move was sparked by the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a contender for the Health and Human Services role. Kennedy's previo

politics

Secret Leak: Israeli Prime Minister's Aide in Hot Water

November 18, 2024

Eliezer Feldstein, a close aide to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, found himself in trouble after being arrested for allegedly leaking secret information. The incident started with a military reserve officer who shared a classified document with Feldstein. In September, Feldstein passed

health

The Rising Cost of Dementia in Brazil: What Needs to Change?

November 18, 2024

Brazil is seeing more people with dementia, making it crucial for healthcare and social systems to prepare. This means figuring out how much dementia is costing the country, both directly (like medical treatments) and indirectly (like caregiving). A study recently looked into these costs. Let's sta

politics

Hezbollah Spokesperson Killed in Israeli Strike as Ceasefire Talks Continue

November 18, 2024

On Sunday, Israeli forces carried out a strike in Beirut that killed Mohammed Afif, the spokesperson for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Afif, who had been involved with the group for years, was at the headquarters of a pro-Hezbollah party when the strike occurred. The lack of evacuation warn

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What’s Up with Government Spending?

November 18, 2024

Imagine discovering that billions of dollars have been sent to the wrong people due to mistakes. Shockingly, this could happen even more frequently, hitting a staggering $1 trillion by 2025. One hot topic is the money spent supporting LGBTQ+ rights overseas. Is this really the best way to spend taxp