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US Tourist Freed After Months in Syrian Prison

December 13, 2024

Travis Timmerman, a 29-year-old from Urbana, Missouri, has finally been freed after spending seven months in a Syrian prison. Timmerman had ventured into Syria for a pilgrimage and was detained at the notorious Palestine Branch facility. Last month, he was set free alongside other prisoners during t

health

Head Injuries in American Indian Elders: A Closer Look

December 12, 2024

Did you know that American Indians face the highest rates of death and hospitalization due to head injuries compared to any other group in the US? Yet, there's a surprising lack of information about how common these injuries are, what factors increase the risk, and how they affect the health of olde

science

Number-Space Connection: How Language Plays a Role

December 2, 2024

Did you know that the way we perceive numbers can be influenced by the language we speak? A recent cross-cultural study uncovered surprising insights into this connection. Researchers looked at the spatial-numerical association of response codes (SNARC) effect, which ties number size to space. For i

politics

Meet the New Middle East Adviser: Massad Boulos

December 2, 2024

President-elect Trump has chosen Massad Boulos, a wealthy Lebanese businessman whose son is married to Tiffany Trump, as his senior adviser for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Trump praised Boulos' business acumen and his support for Republican values, highlighting his role in building coalitions w

sports

Giants vs Cowboys: A Battle on Turkey Day

November 29, 2024

It was a rough day for the New York Giants as they faced off against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving. The Giants started off strong, with quarterback Drew Lock leading a run-heavy drive that ended with a scramble into the endzone. However, the joy was short-lived as the Cowboys responded with a f

politics

A Close Call: Democrat Derek Tran Unseats GOP’s Michelle Steel in California

November 28, 2024

Derek Tran, an Army veteran and first-time candidate, has won a tight race for a House seat in California's 45th District, securing his position against incumbent Republican Michelle Steel. This flip represents a rare leftward shift in a state that has generally inclining toward the right. Tran's su

politics

Freedom at Last: Three Americans Released from Chinese Detention

November 27, 2024

In an unexpected turn of events, the US has secured the release of three Americans who had been held captive in China for several years. The news broke earlier this week, with a spokesperson from the US National Security Council confirming the release of Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung. These Am

education

Honoring Native American Heritage in Coeur d'Alene

November 27, 2024

The Human Rights Education Institute (HREI) recently organized a vibrant community event to celebrate Native American Heritage Day. The celebration took place in Coeur d'Alene, a city rich in Native American history. The day was filled with activities like storytelling and beading, offering locals a

politics

Sharon Stone's Wake-Up Call: Let's Talk About Our Country

November 27, 2024

Actress Sharon Stone, known for her support of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, took a moment during the Torino Film Festival in Italy to share her thoughts on the current state of American politics. She didn't mince words when talking about the political climate and the importance o

health

Loneliness Among Latin American Caregivers During COVID-19

November 27, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic brought a wave of loneliness and social isolation. Even before the pandemic, caregivers in Latin America faced higher levels of loneliness compared to non-caregivers. With the pandemic's spread and the limitations on support systems, Latin American caregivers might have felt th