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pandemic

Alarming Absenteeism: What New York's Schools Are Hiding

October 7, 2024

Imagine if you could just wipe out all the bad stuff that happens at your school. That’s kind of what New York State’s education department is trying to do with absenteeism rates. Recently, the state comptroller sounded the alarm: too many kids are missing school since the pandemic hit. The solution

politics

Is San Francisco's Progressive Identity in Jeopardy?

September 23, 2024

San Francisco's reputation as a bastion of progressive politics is being challenged. The city, once known for its liberal leanings, is shifting towards the center. This shift is reflected in the upcoming mayoral election, where only one candidate, Aaron Peskin, is running on a progressive agenda. Pe

health

Whooping Cough Outbreak: A Growing Concern Among Unvaccinated Teens

September 20, 2024

The United States is currently experiencing a significant surge in whooping cough cases, with over 14,000 reported cases so far this year. This marks a significant increase from last year's total of 3,475 cases. Experts attribute this spike to post-pandemic vaccine fatigue, with many teens and young

health

Unraveling the Mystery of COVID-19's Origin

September 20, 2024

Imagine a bustling market in Wuhan, China, where exotic animals and their genetic material come together in a recipe for a global pandemic. This is the scene where scientists believe COVID-19 got its start. A new study has pinpointed the most likely animals that might have spread the virus to humans

health

The Whooping Cough Conundrum: Why Vaccines Matter

September 19, 2024

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a serious bacterial infection that can have severe consequences, especially for children under the age of 14. In northern British Columbia, the situation is particularly concerning, with the highest rate of whooping cough cases in the province. Between Jan

lifestyle

The Last Bite: River's Edge Mediterranean Cuisine Closes its Doors

September 17, 2024

River's Edge Mediterranean Cuisine Closed Due to Financial Struggles Avon, Connecticut, was dealt a blow when River's Edge Mediterranean Cuisine, a critically acclaimed eatery, shut its doors for good. The restaurant, known for its authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, had been a stap

business

The Office Revival: Amazon's Shift to Five Days a Week

September 17, 2024

Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy recently announced that the company will be returning to a five-day-a-week in-office requirement starting in January 2025. This change comes as a surprise to many, especially considering the company's previous flexible work arrangements. But what's behind this sudden shift, a

education

Why America's Education Deficit Needs a New Equation

September 16, 2024

As the 2024 presidential campaigns heat up, one critical issue has gone largely unaddressed – America's education deficit. It's perplexing, given that the stakes are high, and the consequences of inaction are dire. Despite the gravity of the situation, candidates from both parties have failed to add

health

Fixing Britain's Broken Healthcare System: A Matter of Reform or Ruin

September 15, 2024

Britain's state-funded National Health Service (NHS) is on life support, with years of neglect and mismanagement taking its toll on the nation's health. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sounded the alarm, warning that the NHS must "reform or die" to address the crisis. But what went wrong, and can th

politics

The Toxic Consequences of False Rumors: How Echo Chambers Can Destroy Communities

September 15, 2024

In recent days, the city of Springfield, Ohio, has been plagued by a wave of bomb threats and chaos, stemming from unfounded rumors about Haitian immigrants eating pets and wildlife. Despite these threats, which forced the lockdown of two hospitals and the evacuation of schools, the source of the ru