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Unmasking AMR in Brazil: A Closer look

February 6, 2025

Brazil has a serious problem that's not usually in the spotlight. The issue of antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, is causing huge problems in healthcare, not just for Brazil, but for the entire region of Latin America. The problem gets really acute when we tackled it on the local level. Brazil's vast

technology

The Internet's Downward Spiral: How It Got Messy

February 5, 2025

Picture this: you're online, and suddenly, everything feels. . . off. Like someone dumped a load of junk in the middle of the digital highway. You're not alone in feeling this way. Someone came up with a catchy way to describe this feeling: "enshittification" It's like the digital world's been slowl

opinion

Where Faith, Love and Identity Collide

February 5, 2025

Imagine a bustling Dutch city where people from all corners of the world live, study, and worship. The Hague, often seen as open-minded, is home to various nationalities and cultures. The city has become the backdrop for a fascinating, yet complex, intercultural debate. A lot of people from Africa,

politics

How Age Groups Shape Our Politics

February 5, 2025

Ever thought about how your age might affect how you vote or what you believe? The Symposium on Generations and Political Change dives into this very idea, exploring how different age groups influence political behavior and views. As time goes on, younger people will take the pla

politics

The Power Shift: Church Takes Control of Proud Boys' Brand

February 4, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, a Black church in Washington DC has gained control over the use of the Proud Boys name and symbols. This development stems from a December 2020 incident when members of the extreme right-wing group vandalized the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal church and bu

science

Back to the Basics: Jonas Salk, Distant Discovery and China's Polio Vaccine

February 4, 2025

Vaccines come from different places and times, even if not made in the USA. In the 1980s someone was brewing up a new vaccine in China. A vaccine to fight polio. It was called the Sabin strains-derived inactivated polio vaccine (sIPV). This vaccine is part of the polio research legacy, so it is

environment

Surge In Security For Pacific Palisades

February 2, 2025

Pacific Palisades will stay closed to people other than residents and approved contractors. The residents of the area are worried. They fear crime will increase if outsiders are allowed in. They are fretful that looters, squatters will occupy the empty houses. These houses are empty because of the w

environment

The Niger River's Health: A Wake-Up Call for Bamako

February 2, 2025

Bamako, a large city in Mali, relies heavily on the mighty Niger River. It is a lifeline that supplies water for economic activities and the daily needs of the city. But, there is a huge problem. It is becoming harder to predict just how much water will be available in the future. The gap between w

sports

A High-Stakes UFC Clash and a Debate on the Winner

February 2, 2025

Merab Dvalishvili came out on top in the UFC 311 event, but a lot of people are still talking about it. They are questioning whether the right fighter was declared the winner. Umar Nurmagomedov, Dvalishvili’s opponent, was favored by many fans and experts in the early rounds. The first two rounds w

sports

Abuse of Power: A Sports Network's Violent Legacy

February 1, 2025

A powerful figure in the sports world has been accused of taking advantage of his position. In 2015, a new exec landed a key spot at Fox Sports 1. He was supposed to oversee content and talent. A year later, a former sports journalist found herself in an uncomfortable situation.