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Guantánamo bay isn't winning any popularity contests these days. It has always been used as a fortress for the government. Why do people flee their homes? They do this to escape persecution and fear. They were seen as criminals by many. They most likely had to do something terrible or they would

business

Does Good Behavior Mean Less Waste?

Big companies in China are being watched. A new system called the social credit system is keeping an eye on their behavior. The system started in 2014 and is now in many places like Shanghai and Shenzhen. This system is more than just a grade for companies. It's a way to make sure they use their mon

education

Education's Unexpected Shero

Education is a tough job. The U. S. Department of Education is a big name, some would say a controversial one. Imagine being in a job where the President himself wants to shut it down, but you're still the one doing the job. That's what happened with Linda McMahon. She was a wrestling star and busin

Unraveling the Caution in Brain Surgery

Brain AVMs, which are tangled messes of arteries and veins, can cause serious brain bleeds even in young people. They are a significant reason for strokes in younger age groups. Managing these complicated messes, especially the high-grade ones, poses a tough challenge. Surgery to take these AVMs ou

politics

Youth of DOGE: Defending a colleague or not? ,

You might have heard about Vice President JD Vance lending a helping hand to a DOGE employee's actions. DOGE staffer, 25-year-old Marko Elez, had to step down in 2024. DOGE had operated under new leadership. DOGE got Norwegian CEO. "Make more lean". "Elimination 70%".

finance

AI Capital Surge: Big Tech Doubles Down

Imagine a world where big tech companies are racing to outspend each other. Well, that's exactly what's happening. Amazon is leading the charge. They are spending over $100 billion and still plan to spend even more. This is largely to build more data centres . There is a good reason for this. T

Who's Responsible When the Unthinkable Happens? Psychiatrists and Suicide Liability Worldwide

Ever wondered who is liable if psychiatrists are unable to prevent their patients from committing suicide? Let's examine the diverse laws around the world about a psychiatrist's legal responsibilities regarding suicide. Countries have different approaches to suicide as a crime. Some countries

What Doctors Think About Treating Kids with Hepatitis C

You know what? There's a lot health care workers are not so sure about when it comes to treating young people with hepatitis C. We're talking about kids and teens living with this long-term illness. But wait, why's this important? The World Health Organization (WHO) is trying to update guid

science

Fighting Cancer with Tiny Lipid Warriors

Imagine tiny soldiers, smaller than you can see, fighting cancer. These soldiers are made from lipids, the same stuff that's in your body's cells. They're called solid lipid nanoparticles, or SLNs. These SLNs are a new way to deliver medicine to cancer cells. They do this without the problems that c

Paxlovid: The Pill That Battles COVID-19