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What Happens When Disasters Strike: Looting and Bad Behavior

January 26, 2025

When disasters hit, opinions clash on what happens next. Some people believe that the chaos left behind invites antisocial behavior, like looting. But let's pause and think about this for a moment. Is it really that simple? Disasters can bring out the worst in some people, true. But they can also b

politics

Trump's Shocking Idea: Ditch FEMA and Give States More Control

January 25, 2025

In the wake of tragedies in California and North Carolina, President Trump suggested something surprising. He wants to get rid of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and let states handle disasters directly. This wouldn't be the first time Trump's criticized FEMA. He's said it's too slow

technology

Social Media in Storms: What People Talk About

January 25, 2025

Have you ever wondered what people talk about on social media during hurricanes? Instead of calling emergency hotlines, many people now turn to platforms like Twitter to share updates and seek help. The problem is, there's so much content that important messages can get lost. In the past, researcher

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California's Governor: A Journey Through Crises

January 24, 2025

Gavin Newsom entered his role as governor in 2018 amidst one of California's most devastating events: the Camp Fire. Before he even took office, he joined then-President Donald Trump and then-Governor Jerry Brown to assess the fire's damage. Over six years later, Newsom will meet Trump again, but th

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President Trump’s Post-Inauguration Trips: North Carolina and California

January 24, 2025

President Trump is planning to visit North Carolina, a swing state hit by Hurricane Helene, and then California, where wildfires have wreaked havoc. This will be his first trip outside Washington after his inauguration. The main focus is on disaster relief and contrasting his leadership with Democra

health

Boosting Independence: A Closer Look at Active Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities

January 24, 2025

Active Support is a special way to help people with intellectual disabilities enjoy life more. It's about keeping them active and engaged. Scientists recently looked into how well this method works. They chose 14 services and split them into two groups. One group got Active Support right after some

health

The Impact of Hospital Transfers on Long-Term Care Residents

January 23, 2025

Long-term care (LTC) residents often move to acute care hospitals, but these transfers don't always go well. When a resident's wishes aren't considered, the move can do more harm than good. This study aims to find out if being transferred to a hospital leads to new, serious physical or mental disabi

politics

Warwick Mayor Proposes School Finance Oversight Panel

January 23, 2025

Warwick Mayor Frank J. Picozzi has proposed the creation of a five-member budget commission to manage the city's school district finances. This move comes in response to a recently revealed $9 million deficit. Picozzi, who was just re-elected for a four-year term, wants to appoint three members with

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Birthright Citizenship Shift: Who’s Affected?

January 22, 2025

President Trump's recent announcement aims to adjust birthright citizenship rules in the United States. For over 150 years, the Constitution has granted automatic citizenship to babies born on American soil. However, the new executive order seeks to change this, affecting not just undocumented immig

health

European Experts Update Rules for Heart Pacing and Resync Therapy

January 22, 2025

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has just given us new guidelines on how to handle heart pacing and cardiac resynchronization. Here's a fun fact: most of these guidelines are based on expert opinions rather than hard data. This is why a group of Dutch experts stepped in to see if these new r