10 Political Terms With Curious Origins
The words we use in the context of politics reveal much of the history of how humans have attempted to govern themselves. Many originate from ancient Greece and Rome, where the first representative assemblies closely matching our own arose. The very word “politics” comes from the Greek polities…
Around 10% Of U.S. Workers Fired By DOGE Will Probably Need To Be Rehired
Topline Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has indicated the agency may have erroneously terminated thousands of employees—what would be the latest error in the mass layoffs spearheaded by the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency that may require thousands to be rehired. Key Facts Kennedy predicted about 20% of the 10,000
UN Urges Israel to End Illegal Presence in Palestine | Mirage News
Amid reports of escalating settler violence in the West Bank , the UN rights office, OHCHR, briefed the Palestinian rights committee at UN Headquarters in New York, which also featured a screening of the Oscar winning documentary No Other Land. The Palestinian co-director of the documentary, Basel Adra, delivered remarks to the UN Committee on
How Kennedy is already weakening America’s childhood vaccine system
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Department of Health and Human Services cut $2 billion from a program that supports vaccines for vulnerable children.
Hoots and grunts from bonobos show signs of complex communication, researchers say
The peeps, hoots and grunts of wild bonobos, a species of great ape living in the African rainforest, can convey complex thoughts in a way that mirrors some elements of human language, a new study suggests.
West Bengal SSC recruitment scam: CM Banerjee says will abide by SC verdict, slams opposition BJP, CPI-M
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed respect for the judiciary but disagreed with the Supreme Court’s judgement on humanitarian grounds. She implicated BJP and CPI-M in attempting to destabilize the education system. The state will comply with the SC’s di…New framework helps radiologists improve diagnostic accuracy
Calibrating humans and computational models is vital, especially in healthcare. Radiologists often use phrases like “maybe” or “likely” to convey uncertainty when interpreting medical images. These terms impact decisions, such as ordering tests, and directly affect diagnosis and treatment. A new MIT study found that radiologists are overconfident with phrases like “very likely” and...