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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Keep Ties with Law Firm Suing Pharma Giant

January 23, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a known vaccine skeptic nominated by President Donald Trump for Health and Human Services secretary, plans to keep his financial interests in certain lawsuits brought by the law firm Wisner Baum. This firm specializes in suing pharmaceutical companies for drug injuries. Ethic

science

Discovering How Perch Adapt to Diverse Water Conditions

January 23, 2025

Have you ever wondered how fish survive in different types of water? Scientists have been studying this adaptation in Eurasian perch. They looked at the genes of perch from 42 different populations using whole-genome sequencing. By comparing individuals and pooled samples, they found over 2, 600 gen

health

Understanding Parents' Views on Genomic Sequencing in Diverse Kids

January 23, 2025

Genomic sequencing is a powerful tool that can help figure out why some kids have certain health issues. But what do parents think about this process, especially when their kids are from groups that don't always get the best medical care? That’s what a group of five studies set out to discover. They

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

politics

The Trump Administration Puts a Pause on Health Agency Communications

January 23, 2025

In an unexpected move, the Trump administration has hit the pause button on many health agency communications. This includes messages from big names like the CDC and the FDA. The command came down in a memo from the acting Secretary of Health and Human Services. Until at least the end of January, re

religion

Religious Talk: How Quebec's Rules Affect Syrian Refugees

January 23, 2025

Imagine you're a Syrian refugee who's just arrived in Canada with your kids. How often you talk about religion with them might depend on where you settle. A recent study looked at Syrian refugees in Quebec and other provinces. The big difference? Quebec has strict rules about public religious expres

sports

Coach Hurley's Sideline Standoff

January 22, 2025

UConn's basketball coach, Dan Hurley, is known for his intense sideline behavior, and he took things to a new level during a recent game against Butler. With less than three minutes left in the first half, a defensive rebound turned into a turnover for the Huskies. Frustrated, Hurley confronted refe

health

How Coordinated Care Plans Affect Medicaid Spending

January 22, 2025

"Imagine you're one of the over 4 million folks who rely on both Medicare and Medicaid. You might be on a dual-eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) that only coordinates care. What does this mean? Well, it's a bit like having a personal healthcare manager. This manager makes sure you get all the serv

finance

Crypto Craze: Pension Funds Jump on the Bitcoin Bandwagon

January 22, 2025

Bitcoin's skyrocketing value has caught the attention of pension funds, traditionally cautious investors. Even conservative trustees are curious, thanks to bitcoin's dramatic rise last year. Some pension funds in the US and abroad have started dabbling in crypto, hoping to score big returns. Experts

finance

Should You Hold or Sell Your Winning Investments? Experts Weigh In

January 22, 2025

Investing can be a rollercoaster. You might have heard of "HODLing, " which means holding onto an investment, especially in cryptocurrency, regardless of short-term price fluctuations. For some, this strategy has paid off big time. Take Bitcoin, for example. In 2013, it was trading around $950. Now,