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Last Sunday, my favorite football team lost a game in stunning fashion. There is, oforetically, nothing remarkable about a sports loss; it happens every weekend across leagues and stadiums worldwide. However, it was the specific manner of the defeat that provoked a deeper sense of frustration. The home side had been well ahead at halftime,…
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Generative AI—the technology responsible for churning out text, images, video, and music—has rapidly become the primary face of artificial intelligence in the public imagination. As a writer living with a brain injury, I find myself at a critical intersection where technology offers both profound promise and significant peril. My professional home, Psychology Today, maintains a…
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Endowed with the voice of an angel and a physicality she has so adroitly applied for decades of comedic and musical performance, Dolly Parton’s cultural legacy reaches far beyond the stage and will never be silenced. Throughout her iconic career, Parton has famously avoided the traditional societal criticisms often directed at women who do not…
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In the world of occupational therapy, the most effective resources are often those shaped by the real-world experiences of clinicians in the field. This collaborative spirit was recently highlighted when an occupational therapist practicing in Tennessee reached out with a unique request: they were treating a patient diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) who expressed frustration…
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The global public health community is in mourning following the passing of Dr David Nabarro, a towering figure in international development, humanitarian response, and global health equity. Dr Nabarro passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, 25 July, at the age of 75. Throughout a distinguished career spanning decades, he served at the absolute…
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(Sept. 30, 2026) – Event to feature community-led solutions and practical tools for building lasting political influence and systemic change. Media Contact: John Henry, [email protected], Media Relations Manager, 708-646-7679 LONG BEACH, CA—On Friday, the Children’s Defense Fund-California (CDF-CA) will host “Rising Together: A Parent and Community Advocacy Forum on the Long Beach Report,” bringing together…
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In a legal development that civil rights advocates are calling a profound betrayal, the federal government has agreed to a settlement that will eliminate regulatory requirements mandating that individuals with disabilities be served in community settings. The decision, approved by a federal judge late last week, brings an end to a protracted legal battle and…
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The global health community is in mourning following the passing of Dr. David Nabarro, a transformative figure whose career spanned decades of service in humanitarian crisis response, infectious disease control, and sustainable development. Dr. Nabarro passed away at his home on Friday, 25 July 2025, at the age of 75. A man of immense intellect,…
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CHICAGO — For years, Maria Johnson slipped quietly into Chicago Public Schools classrooms as a volunteer parent, serving as an extra set of hands to help students sound out their reading, guide them through assignments, and offer a comforting presence in hallways where resources were often stretched thin. She cannot recall the exact year she…
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The federal government has agreed to eliminate federal regulatory requirements ensuring that individuals with disabilities are served and supported within community settings. The move, finalized through a court-approved settlement with a coalition of states, has drawn swift and sharp condemnation from disability rights advocates who warn that the decision actively undermines decades of established civil…
