Trump is freezing $350 million in education grants for Minority-Serving Institutions, including $250 million for Hispanic-Serving Institutions. The move puts federal funding at risk for over 600 colleges serving 1.5 million Hispanic students, according to an ethnic studies scholar.
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Trump is cutting funding to universities with large Hispanic student populations – here’s what to know
Hispanic-Serving Institutions enroll over 60% of all Hispanic undergraduates in the US and include large schools like Florida International Univers...
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is far more diverse than many realize. Only 42% of Utah residents are members, and a majority of the church's 17.5 million members now live outside the US. https://buff.ly/OvJfJrB
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“To me, treating the symptoms of homelessness without addressing the underlying cause feels like treating a gunshot wound with a Band-Aid.” A Denver physician who’s spent two decades caring for hospitalized patients experiencing homelessness shares what she’s learned — and why recent federal policies threaten both lives and hope ⬇️
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A Denver MD has spent 2 decades working with hospitalized patients experiencing homelessness − here’s what she fears and what gives her hope
Homelessness is solvable through affordable and supportive housing. Hospitals should be part of the solution.
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The U.S. Chemical Safety Board — the agency that investigates refinery fires and chemical explosions to prevent future disasters the way the better-known NTSB investigates plane crashes — is shut down and may soon be eliminated entirely. Scientists who study chemical disasters say this dangerous move will save the federal government a mere $14 million.
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Refinery fires, other chemical disasters may no longer get safety investigations
Because of the federal government shutdown and proposed budget, key federal investigations may stop, including into what happened at a Chevron refi...
For war-weary Syria, potential benefits of a security pact with Israel comes with big risks, explains an expert on the Middle East. https://buff.ly/9G88O2b
People often joke that their favorite snack is “like crack.” But can someone really be addicted to food? There is a consensus emerging that food addiction is a real phenomenon, explains an addiction psychiatrist with experience in treating eating disorders and obesity.
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Can you really be addicted to food? Researchers are uncovering convincing similarities to drug addiction
A consensus is emerging among scientists that certain foods are addictive for some people. But questions remain about which foods, which people and...
PSA: it’s time to get your flu shot. New flu vaccines are available for the 2025-2026 season, targeting three main virus strains. It's important to remember that the virus changes every year, making annual vaccination an important part of staying healthy.
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Flu season has arrived – and so have updated flu vaccines
Despite some confusion around changing vaccine guidelines, the CDC still recommends an annual flu shot for everyone 6 months and older.
Anybody who has seen a friend through tough times – or been the one who was supported – can tell you that keeping track of what a friend does for you isn’t what friendships are about. Sometimes, friendship is about helping just because your friend is in need: https://buff.ly/GE8RGAF
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which were the discovery awarded with this year’s Nobel Prize in chemistry, could revolutionize molecular sensing. These tiny structures can detect specific gases and vapors, opening new possibilities for health and environmental monitoring. https://buff.ly/ydJ4SRY