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Priests Under Attack: A Wake-Up Call

November 16, 2024

Recently, priests have been targeted in violent attacks, raising concerns worldwide. In Singapore, Father Christopher Lee was stabbed in the face during Mass. The attacker, Basnayake Keith Spencer, has been charged and remanded. Lee is recovering from his injuries. Meanwhile, in Spain, a man attack

business

Ideal Power Makes Waves with B-TRAN™ Tech and New Partnerships

November 16, 2024

Ideal Power Inc. , a company dedicated to revolutionizing power switches, has shared its Q3 2024 achievements. Their star product, the B-TRAN™ bidirectional semiconductor power switch, is catching the eye of big players in electric vehicles and renewable energy. The company has been busy collaborati

health

Pregnancy Billing Surprise: Paying Upfront for Baby Care

November 16, 2024

In the middle of her pregnancy, Kathleen Clark was asked to pay $960 at her OB-GYN's office. This wasn't a standard bill after insurance, but an upfront fee for future care. She was shocked because usually, bills come after the baby is born. Kathleen felt trapped. The practice was linked to a birthi

politics

Joliet's Ocean Massage: A New Health Spot on Caton Farm Road?

November 16, 2024

In the heart of Joliet, there's a buzz about a new massage therapy business named Ocean Massage. The city's staff has given the thumbs up for this venture, suggesting the Joliet City Council approve a special use permit. The business is set to open at 3078 Caton Farm Road, right next to Essington Ro

education

Jay-Z and Wharton Team Up to Teach HBCU Students Money Skills

November 16, 2024

Rapper Jay-Z and his mother, Gloria Carter, have been working through their Shawn Carter Foundation to support Black communities for years. Now, they're focusing on financial literacy for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Partnering with the Wharton School of the Univ

politics

Youngest MP's Haka Dance Halts NZ Parliament; Treaty Bill Protests Erupt

November 15, 2024

In New Zealand's Parliament, a stunning moment unfolded when Hana-Rawhiti Kareariki Maipi-Clarke, the country's youngest MP, disrupted a vote on the Treaty Principles Bill. Just 22 years old and representing Te Pati Maori, Maipi-Clarke demonstrated her disapproval by tearing up the bill and performi

education

Rapper Jay-Z's Foundation Teams Up for HBCU Financial Literacy

November 15, 2024

Can you imagine getting ready for your dream job, but feeling like you're missing some key skills? That's where Jay-Z's Shawn Carter Foundation comes in. They've teamed up with the Wharton School of Business and Toyota North America to launch the Champions for Financial Legacy (CFFL). This program a

education

Measuring Language Complexity: Do All Methods Point to the Same Thing?

November 15, 2024

Ever wondered how complex a language can be? Scientists have come up with eight different ways to measure this. Some of these methods need lots of special details from the language examples, while others don’t. These methods seem to agree on some things and disagree on others. When we look at them c

entertainment

Leonardo da Vinci: The Man Who Knew Everything

November 15, 2024

Ken Burns, a well-known American documentary filmmaker, has just released a four-hour film about Leonardo da Vinci. Burns is known for his work on American history, but this time, he's exploring the life of the famous Italian polymath. The film delves into da Vinci's incredible achievements in art,

health

Why Breastfeeding Patterns Vary: A Look into Mothers' Choices in Northern Ghana

November 15, 2024

Breastfeeding is known to be hugely beneficial, especially for the first six months. But, do all moms in northern Ghana follow this advice? A study in 16 districts across four regions, involving 2000 caregivers, found that while 75% exclusively breastfed (EBF) for six months, some did less (19. 2%)