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What ICE’s big payday means for America

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. | Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Republicans just gave US Immigration and Customs Enforcement a huge cash infusion, and President Donald Trump knows how he wants the agency to use it. There is a question of how quickly ICE can build up its infrastructure and personnel using its newfound resources.

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How “the Grim Reaper effect” stops our government from saving lives

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Yet CBO concludes that the drugs are so effective, and the costs of treating patients with hep C who haven’t been cured are so massive, that expanding treatment with these drugs reduces federal spending on hep C treatment and associated complications overall. If you’re healthier, you don’t need so much health care.”

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This veteran health official watched Americans lose trust in science. How do we get it back?

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He led the Human Genome Projec t that sequenced the entire human genome by 2003, and then in 2009, he became director of the National Institutes of Health, where he served under three presidents and led the agency’s research on a Covid-19 vaccine. They didn’t know what was coming. And we all cried. Is that fair to say?

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The testosterone theory of politics

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In fact, type that very phrase into Google and all search roads will tend to lead back to T. Meanwhile, evangelical leaders condemn trans people for existing, while also platforming doctors telling post-menopausal women to take testosterone so they might get back their curves. Interesting observation,” replied the world’s richest man.

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What The CIA Can Teach HR Departments About Fixing Recruitment

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The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is the arbiter of some of the most vital information in the world, so it should be no surprise that this is one place to look for answers. Millions of cover letters and resumes pass through AI-driven programs before they’re ever looked at by an HR professional. What’s wrong with hiring?

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Why Addressing Alcohol Misuse Is Key to Long-Term Organizational Success

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If drinking is a social status symbol for the company, or a sense of belonging at company social events, then those who don’t drink are not going to feel like they belong or that they can rise up the ladder. Inform employees about the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and how it allows them to take time off for treatment if needed.

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What the rise of “buy now, pay later” services tells us about the economy

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Medical bills, anything involving a credit score. You couldn’t just pay for stuff on your phone. Klarna, PayPal, and Venmo stickers at checkout at the Macy’s flagship store in New York City on November 24, 2023. How are young people using BNPL? A lot of Gen Zers have had very common interactions with debt. Is it dangerous?