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Trump’s Late-Night Transition Buzz

December 15, 2024

When the sun sets, Donald Trump’s transition efforts ramp up. Since the election, over half of his staff announcements have been made after 6 p. m. , often after 10 p. m. This night owl routine has sparked late-night social media chatter and news coverage. Trump’s evenings are filled with events lik

health

Canada's Assisted Dying: A Look at 2023 Stats

December 14, 2024

In 2023, Canada saw the highest number of medically-assisted deaths, making up about 1 in 20 of the country's overall deaths, according to a government report. This process, called MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying), allowed eligible Canadians to get help in ending their lives. Who qualifies for MA

politics

US and China Team Up on Science, but with New Rules

December 14, 2024

The United States and China have decided to play nice in the science and tech sandbox for another five years. They've refreshed a 40-year-old agreement, but this time with some new rules. The pact, which was almost left in the past, now has more focus on basic research and keeps a closer eye on safe

lifestyle

Revealing the Truth: A Influencer's Secret Life

December 14, 2024

Imagine keeping a secret that’s been weighing on you for years. Annie Niu, a known lifestyle influencer, has recently shared a surprising truth with her family. She’d been posing as her deceased twin sister for the past five years, all to protect her grandparents from feeling sad. It all came to lig

education

Ukraine's Tech Education: What's Next?

December 14, 2024

Ukraine is in the middle of a big update to its IT education system. Why? Partly because it promised some changes when it agreed to the EU-Ukraine deal. A fresh study took a close look at how well Ukraine’s higher IT education is doing compared to the rest of the world. It compared the list of IT to

business

What Drives Ukraine's Generations?

December 14, 2024

Ever wondered what makes young people in Ukraine tick? A survey done by Academy DTEK with hh. ua|grc in 2019 asked 2, 182 people aged 15 to 72 about their values. They found some interesting stuff! Younger folks, like Gen Z and Y, really like new ideas and being creative. They're not afraid of risks

health

Sitting Too Much Outside of Work: Is It Hurting Your Heart?

December 14, 2024

You might think that sitting too much only affects your weight, but it's actually linked to bigger health issues like high blood pressure and diabetes. A recent study looked into this, focusing on the time we spend sitting when we're not at work. Why is this important? Because these are the hours we

finance

How to Save $1 Million for Retirement: Tips from Experts

December 14, 2024

Did you know that even fast-food workers can retire as millionaires? It's all about saving and investing a portion of your income consistently. Brad Klontz, a financial psychologist, explains that every dollar you earn can be a step towards your "financial freedom. " Karen Wallace, a certified finan

entertainment

Why Too Much Info Can Hurt Online Talks

December 13, 2024

Ever wondered why some online talks become super popular while others flop? It turns out that the amount of information packed into a talk plays a big role. Researchers found that when a talk covers too many topics, it can be tough for viewers to follow along. This makes the talk less appealing, esp

health

Struggles Beyond Hearing: Why Some Kids Need More than Just Help with One-Sided Loss

December 13, 2024

Ever wondered why some kids with hearing loss in one ear manage school just fine, while others need extra support? It turns out, it's not just about the ears. Researchers have dug deeper and found that health issues play a big part too. They studied kids who needed extra help in school or had troubl