‘Maybe we ought to look at this system’: Senate hearing on vaccine injuries sparks talk of reforms
U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Ron Johnson broke ‘new ground’ July 15 at a subcommittee hearing on vaccine injury when they criticized liability protection...
Federal judge rules against Job Corps center closures
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Department of Labor’s closures of some of the 99 Job Corps centers that were paused from operating...
Understanding the possible impact of artificial intelligence on some critical-thinking skills
Researchers at MIT Media Lab released a study on ChatGPT’s possible impact on critical-thinking skills. They assigned 18 people to write three essays using...
The importance of outdoor activities and less ‘screentime’ for children
Once upon a time, “go outside and play” was heard in communities far and wide. However, in many instances today, that has been substitutedwith...
‘Man Up’ Wellness and Resource fair held in Memphis
MEMPHIS—Over 100 men and women gathered at the Whitehaven Community Center to attend the 2nd Annual Man Up Men’s Wellness and Resource Fair. The...
Youth gain valuable information during an impactful weekend
TINLEY PARK, Illinois—The National Training Conference (NTC) celebrated its 30th year with a weekend filled with powerful and impactful workshops, including those focused on...
National Training Conference celebrates 30-year milestone
TINLEY PARK, Illinois—The 30th National Training Conference kicked off July 24-27 at the Tinley Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of Tinley Park, Illinois,...
National Bar Association convenes centennial convention in Chicago
CHICAGO—For 100 years, they’ve fought the power—not just in courtrooms, but in classrooms, boardrooms, and the streets. At the National Bar Association’s (NBA) Centennial...
‘The world must stop the crimes Israel is committing now’ Global outrage over the weaponized starvation of Palestinians
The atrocity of starvation and death is becoming worse by the day in Gaza. After nearly two years of onslaught by Israeli occupier forces,...
Early smartphone use may lead to poor outcomes for Black children
Children are increasingly using smartphones at an earlier age, but this may not be healthy including for their mental health, according to research published...