Biden announces new measures to speed up work visas for Dreamers
Actions for DACA recipients are part of a broader election-year move by Biden to offer a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants living in US President Biden on Tuesday marked the 12th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program by announcing new measures that will help recipients qualify more easily for long-established work […]
Burned out? Experts say extreme heat causes irritation, stress, worsens mental health
Seasonal depression isn’t just a winter phenomenon. Many have experienced a mood dip brought on by a frigid winter or a rainy weekend. But extreme heat can also have a significant impact on mental health. As the U.S. swelters under an unrelenting heat wave, experts say the sky-high temperatures could make people more frustrated and stressed […]
Should cellphones be banned from classrooms? What students, teachers say
Cellphones and high school education might not mix, according to Pew Research Center analysis published as more and more schools weigh smartphone bans. One of the nation’s largest school districts, the Los Angeles Unified School District, voted Tuesday to ban use of cell phones and social media platforms during the school day. In New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul […]
Gene editing technology is revolutionizing disease treatment.
On a special episode (first released on June 20, 2024) of The Excerpt podcast: With the advent of CRISPR as a gene editing technology, there are new opportunities to develop breakthrough treatments that weren’t possible before. Could this be a turning point that revolutionizes how doctors treat some of the biggest medical challenges, while also being […]