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Elon Musk Takes Fight for $56 Billion Pay to Delaware's Supreme Court

January 15, 2025

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has officially asked Delaware's Supreme Court to review the decision against his $56 billion pay package. This comes after a state judge turned down the deal twice, most recently in September. Shareholders initially approved the package in 2018, allowing Musk to buy up t

health

The New Face of Heart Health: Guidelines on ICDs, CRT, and Pacing

January 15, 2025

You might be wondering, what's the best way to keep hearts beating steadily? Well, a group of experts got together to hash out some new rules for using gadgets like implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), and pacemakers. They published these guideline

politics

Canada's Premiers Face Off Over Trump's Tariff Threats

January 15, 2025

As the clock ticks down to Donald Trump's inauguration, Canada's provincial leaders are at a loss over how to handle the president-elect's tariff threats. They're scrambling to protect their economies, but they don't agree on the best way to do it. Alberta's premier, Danielle Smith, met with Trump a

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How COVID-19 Changed SNAP-Ed: Lessons Learned

January 15, 2025

COVID-19 hit the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education (SNAP-Ed) hard. Implementers had to deal with unexpected challenges. Some found ways to adapt, while others faced roadblocks. Looking back, there were certain things they wish they had known or done differently to prepare. Every

health

Early Exits: Why Patients Leave U. S. Emergency Departments Before Doctors Say So

January 15, 2025

Leaving an emergency department (ED) before medical advice is given, often called early exits, is a major concern in the U. S. healthcare system. It can lead to worse health outcomes and higher costs. While past research has explored this issue, studies using recent nationwide data over multiple yea

education

Vernon Schools Achieved Success in 2024 Despite Challenges

January 15, 2025

In Vernon, Connecticut, the year 2024 was filled with unique challenges for students and educators alike. Despite the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the district's superintendent, Joseph Macary, shared some inspiring news about the accomplishments achieved during the year. The schools'

education

Equity in Education: Why It Matters

January 15, 2025

As a new administration vows to scrap federal DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs, public education faces a big shift. Some people think DEI hurts merit, but it's crucial for fairness. Schools can't stop this work, especially when students' futures depend on it. At Evanston Township Hig

science

Cold Snap Survival: How Pacu Fish Adapt and React

January 15, 2025

Ever wondered how fish cope with sudden temperature drops? Scientists took a close look at pacu fish, exploring how they handle intermittent cold exposure. These fish were first acclimated to a cozy 28°C. Then, they were split into two groups – one stayed at 28°C, while the other experienced two qui

science

Exploring the Impact of Tech Use and Research Activities on Publication Quality

January 15, 2025

Research quality assessment can be tricky, with past studies showing varied results. Let's dive into how academic scientists use information and communication technologies (ICTs) and their research activities affect the quality of their publications. We took a unique approach by combining different

technology

Watch Out, Sports Fans! DirecTV's New MySports Package is Here!

January 15, 2025

Remember Venu Sports? Well, it's gone, but DirecTV has just launched a new streaming service called MySports, costing $70 per month. This service offers a mix of sports and news channels from big names like Disney (ABC, ESPN), Fox (Fox Sports 1), NBC Universal (NBC, USA Network), and Warner Bros. Di