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Today in History – September 23 (To stay on page right-click on links to open in a new tab/window) Please note that Today in History is not archived and contents are updated daily. “That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons […]
2023-09-23 As Younger Children Increasingly Die by Suicide, Better Tracking and Prevention Is Sought Cheryl Platzman Weinstock If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. Jason Lance thought Jan. 21, 2010, was a day like any […]
Plastic Pollution and the Importance of Plastic Recycling By Ann Liu In our modern age, plastic, a seemingly indispensable material, shapes countless facets of our daily lives. From the food packaging that preserves our groceries to the devices we communicate with, the ubiquity of plastic is undeniable. However, with convenience comes […]
Canine Companions: Why Some People Prefer Dogs as Pets Over Cats By Editorial Team The choice between having a dog or a cat as a pet is a deeply personal one, influenced by individual preferences, lifestyles, and needs. While cats make wonderful companions for many people, there is a significant group who […]
Dog Day Saturday 2023-09-23 Owning and interacting with pets, according to studies, can be a form of therapy for many. We have dedicated Saturday to dogs and Wednesday to cats, when we will post an article on each of those days. We will also post articles on occasion about other animals people may […]
2023-09-22 Hep C’s Number Comes Up: Can Biden’s 5-Year Plan Eliminate the Longtime Scourge? Michelle Andrews Rick Jaenisch went through treatment six times before his hepatitis C was cured in 2017. Each time his doctors recommended a different combination of drugs, his insurer denied the initial request before eventually approving it. This sometimes […]
Mental Health Friday 2023-09-22 On Mental Health Friday, we post, in alphabetical order, one per week, information on mental health disorders. Mental Health Friday is for informational purposes only, and is in no way meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please do not self diagnose and seek professional help for what […]
The ethical issues of artificial intelligence By Patrice Caine THE Moral ISSUES OF Man-made brainpower Will Man-made brainpower (artificial intelligence) supplant people? Might it at any point betray its makers? Does it address a risk for humanity? Man-made brainpower is a field of software engineering that trains machines to mimic the […]
2023-09-21 How Will Rural Americans Fare During Medicaid Unwinding? Experts Fear They’re on Their Own Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez Abby Madore covers a lot of ground each day at work. A staffer at a community health center in Carson City, Nevada, Madore spends her days helping low-income residents understand their health insurance options, including […]
The Psychology of Hate: Understanding Its Origins and Complexities By Editorial Team The emotion of hate is complex and deeply rooted in human psychology and behavior. While it is difficult to provide a comprehensive explanation for why people hate, there are several psychological, social, and evolutionary factors that contribute to the […]