Author: NewsUSA
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“The Magical Place We Call School” – The Power and Perils of Education
(NewsUSA) – There is no shortage of challenges in schools today—from bullying to gun violence and beyond—yet The Magical Place We Call School by Dr. Kathleen Corley reminds us of the extraordinary things that still happen in classrooms across America and that school truly can be a safe and happy place for learning. At a…
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Tomando medidas para proteger #OurHearts – nuestros corazones-
(NewsUSA) – La enfermedad cardíaca es la principal causa de muerte en los Estados Unidos: 1 de cada 5 personas muere a causa de ella cada año, a pesar de que en gran medida se puede prevenir. Las investigaciones muestran que es probable que muchos estadounidenses desarrollen algún tipo de enfermedad cardíaca,[i] pero usted no…
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‘Making Every Vote Count’ Report Sparks National Dialogue on Electoral College Overhaul
(NewsUSA) – The Making Every Vote Count Foundation (MEVC) just announced the findings of a detailed report to answer a question pondered by the American public, voters and scholars for decades: How can we improve the Electoral College system we use to elect the President? With the 2024 presidential election in full swing, the Electoral College remains…
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Una nueva directriz ayuda a ampliar el grupo de donación de sangre
(NewsUSA) – – ¿Creía que no era elegible para donar sangre? Las directrices actualizadas hacen posible que muchas más personas que nunca donen – Las donaciones de sangre son esenciales para cirugías, tratamientos contra el cáncer, enfermedades crónicas y lesiones traumáticas.[1]Pero solo el 3% de los estadounidenses elegibles donan sangre cada año.[1] Las directrices…
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Marine Toys for Tots Announces Record-Breaking Year!
(NewsUSA) – Marine Toys for Tots had another record-breaking year in 2023 thanks to the generous support of the American public, National Corporate Partners, volunteers, and our dedicated local Coordinators. Your generosity makes a lasting impact on children in need. During 2023, Toys for Tots distributed nearly 25 million toys, books, games, and other gifts…
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BookTrib’s Bites: Four Captivating Reads
(NewsUSA) – Obesity: It’s Not What You Think It Is by Richard Fast A refreshingly simple approach to understanding the endlessly confusing world of dieting, fitness, weight loss and nutrition. Divided into three parts — The Culprit, The Cause and The Cure — it takes readers on an eye-opening journey into the recent origins of…
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Intelligence Community Leverages AI
(NewsUSA) – The future of the intelligence community will hinge on how well intelligence services can adopt and leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make the most of the constant flow of data from all parts of the world, according to experts at the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), a bipartisan nonprofit organization. The U.S.…
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School Choice is the “New Normal”
(NewsUSA) – What do parents really think about school choice in 2024? A new survey by the National School Choice Awareness Foundation sheds light on what they’re thinking, and looking for, as National School Choice Week spurs families to start the process of choosing new schools for the fall. Two truths, and one oft-repeated myth,…
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BookTrib’s Bites: Four Stories to Ward off the Winter
(NewsUSA) – Survival at Stake by Poorva Joshipura With science recognizing animal consciousness, intelligence, emotion and morality, we must be aware of our own moral responsibilities toward other beings. But there’s another reason to consider animals’ well-being — because it is intertwined with our own. Leading animal rights activist Poorva Joshipura argues that, evolutionarily, humans…
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Taking Action to Protect #OurHearts
(NewsUSA) – Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States – 1 in 5 people die from it each year, even though it is largely preventable. Research shows that many Americans will likely develop some form of heart disease,[i] but you don’t have to be one of them. According to the…