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Cameroon's Ongoing Battle with River Blindness

March 29, 2025

Onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, has been a significant health challenge in Cameroon for over half a century. This disease, caused by the parasite Onchocerca volvulus, has been a persistent issue in many parts of the country. The fight against it has seen various efforts, including

education

Columbia University's Leadership Shake-Up

March 29, 2025

Columbia University has a new acting president. Claire Shipman will take over the role. She is the co-chair of the board of trustees. This change comes after Katrina A. Armstrong decided to step down. She had been serving as the interim president since August. Armstrong will go back to her job at th

politics

Court Halts Trump's Plan to Close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

March 29, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) dodged a bullet recently. A federal judge stepped in to stop the Trump administration from shutting it down. The judge, Amy Berman Jackson, issued a temporary order to keep the agency running while the court decides if the shutdown is legal. The CFPB

politics

Disney Faces Scrutiny Over Diversity Policies

March 29, 2025

The Walt Disney Company and its ABC network are under the spotlight. A commissioner from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has started an inquiry. The focus is on Disney's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. This move is part of a broader trend of media scrutiny under the curr

technology

AI Art Drama: Fake Letters and Real Issues

March 29, 2025

The internet has been buzzing with AI-generated art that mimics the iconic style of Studio Ghibli. This trend gained traction when even the White House X account shared such content. Recently, things took a twist when a user posted what they claimed was a cease and desist letter from Studio Ghibli.

politics

Trump's Plan to Change Smithsonian's Story

March 29, 2025

The Smithsonian Institution, a large network of museums and research centers, is in the spotlight. The Trump Administration has set its sights on changing what is taught and displayed there. President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday. This order aims to remove what the administration call

politics

The Battle Over Venezuelan Deportations

March 29, 2025

The Trump administration has taken a bold step by asking the Supreme Court to allow the use of an old wartime law. This law would let them deport Venezuelans without giving them a fair chance to defend themselves. This move comes after a lower court temporarily stopped these deportations. The admin

politics

California Under Fire: A Day of Federal Challenges

March 29, 2025

In a single day, California faced a barrage of federal challenges. The state's approach to transgender student protections was put under the microscope. The U. S. Education Department decided to contest a significant state law designed to safeguard transgender students. This move set the tone for a

education

A Life Dedicated to Education and Growth

March 29, 2025

Douglas Higgins was a man who found his true calling in education, even after a successful career in real estate. He spent 16 years as a principal and assistant principal in various schools. His passion for teaching and learning was evident in everything he did. He was deeply committed and thoughtf

health

Moyamoya's Impact on Kids' Memory Skills

March 29, 2025

Moyamoya disease is a tricky condition that affects blood flow in the brain. It can cause problems with how kids process information, especially when it comes to remembering things in a specific order. This isn't just any old memory issue. It's a unique challenge that kids with moyamoya disease ofte