____ (2024-11-06). PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme: Empowering India's Future with Student Loans. devdiscourse.com The Indian government has launched the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme, a transformative initiative providing loans to students aspiring for higher education. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan revealed that this scheme aligns with the Prime Minister's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' by offering financial aid to over one lakh students annually.
Lee Hall (2024-11-06). Apple's Cash Grab From Patreon Harms Journalism, Advocacy, and Art. counterpunch.org 
Subscriber support through Patreon is a lifeline for independent artists, researchers, advocates, and journalists. I'm among the people who rely on monthly subscriptions to produce the kind of writings that don't get aired through mainstream media, academic gatekeepers, or well-funded nonprofits. Now comes Apple's App Store, rolling out 30% fees for new subscriptions. This affects
newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-11-06). Cracking the code ⚪ how the Human Phenotype Ontology advances genetic discovery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers are using a new tool known as the Human Phenotype Ontology to help them identify previously unknown genetic diseases and diagnose the people who have them.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-11-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Boosting kids' health literacy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org October is National Health Literacy Month. Health literacy refers to the ability of people to find, understand, and use information and services to make informed health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician with Mayo Clinic's Children's Center, explains how Mayo Clinic is leading the way to enhance health literacy for kids through engaging books to inform and inspire young people. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…
Pressenza New York (2024-11-06). Global poverty alleviation initiatives needed. pressenza.com The correct information about how terrible the picture of poverty in the world is revealed in a statistic. The situation in India is the most critical in the world. According to the latest poverty index, 1100 million people in the world are living in extreme poverty. Half of it is mainly from 5 countries. Among which India is the first. | By Ibrahim Khalil Ahasan | A recent United Nations assessment found that over one billion people live in extreme poverty, with almost half of them in conflict-affected nations. | According to an index released Thursday by the UN Development Programme (UNDP), countries at war hav…
ICRC (2024-11-06). The Global Network for Weapon-Wounded Care and Surgical Learning Hub. icrc.org Enhancing Surgical Care in Conflict Settings…
The Independent (2024-11-06). Arifu and BrighterMonday Uganda empower 250,000 women. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Arifu, a leading digital learning platform, has teamed up with BrighterMonday Uganda, a subsidiary of The African Talent Company (TATC), to launch the #BeABossLady initiative. This groundbreaking program aims to empower over 250,000 women across Uganda, Nigeria, and Kenya by offering accessible micro-learning courses. BrighterMonday Uganda, a subsidiary of TATC, …
Aysu Bicer, Anadolu Agency. (2024-11-06). 'Gaza Tribunal' Established To Seek Justice For War Crimes In Gaza. popularresistance.org A group of academics, intellectuals, human rights advocates, and representatives from the media and civil society organizations gathered in London last week, the capital of the UK, to launch the symbolic "Gaza Tribunal," an independent initiative serving as a "court of humanity and conscience." | Led by Richard Falk, a distinguished international law expert and former UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, the tribunal is taking an alternative route to international justice, aiming to spotlight voices from civil society in the examination of abuses following the conflict that escalated aft…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-11-06). Dancer reclaims her life after years of chronic pain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Abbie Langton started dancing at age 3. Although she's trained across the spectrum of dance genres — including ballet, tap, hip hop and jazz — lyrical and contemporary are her favorites. Abbie's passion for performing led her to receive a scholarship for competitive dance at a university in Connecticut. But during her sophomore year, debilitating pain in her arm and neck forced her to hang up her dance shoes. Trouble finding a root cause Pain…
UMMID (2024-11-06). TS TET January 2025 application starts. ummid.com Depratment of Education Telangana has started through the official website of Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test 'schooledu.telangana.gov.in' online registration of the candidates who wish to appear for TS TET 2024 or TG TET 2024 II to be held in January 2025.
DikelediM (2024-11-06). Matric Exams progressing smoothly despite some minor disruptions. sanews.gov.za Matric Exams progressing smoothly despite some minor disruptions | Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says the administration of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams has been progressing well thus far, showcasing the strength and resilience of the education sector systems. | Today marks the 12th day of the matric exams which commenced on 21 October 2024. | "I am delighted to report that so far, the administration of this year's NSC exams has been progressing well, showcasing the strength and resilience of our systems. | "These exams mark a critical milestone for our learners, who have spent years wo…
The Independent (2024-11-06). Children challenge government on poor social services, talent identification. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Children have asked the government to prioritize better social services and the promotion of talent as a solution to poverty. Speaking during the launch of the National Coalition to End Child Poverty, young people voiced their concerns about the current state of education, healthcare, and opportunities for talent development. …
Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-11-06). Pentagon Recognizes "Officially" That Israel Is a Nuclear Power. Declassified Document. globalresearch.ca This is considered to be a landmark decision, widely interpreted as constituting a semi-official recognition by the US Department of Defense that Israel is a bona fide nuclear power.
John Pilger (2024-11-06). The Killing of History. John Pilger. His Legacy Will Live. globalresearch.ca [First published by Global Research on September 24, 2017] | One of the most hyped "events" of American television, The Vietnam War, has started on the PBS network. The directors are Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. Acclaimed for his documentaries …
The Global Research Team (2024-11-06). Don't Miss Out on Global Research Online e-Books! globalresearch.ca In the past three years, we started our online e-Book project, which is a thematic compilation of articles published individually on the Global Research website. | Our online e-Books are our authors' comprehensive and elaborate analyses on a wide range of …
Abayomi Azikiwe (2024-11-06). United Nations Security Council Renews Mission for the Western Sahara as Independence Remains Elusive. globalresearch.ca What has been described as "Africa's last colony", the Western Sahara territory is still waiting to exercise its decades-long desire for national independence and sovereignty. | Formerly known as the "Spanish Sahara", the area has been under the domination of the …
Ben Bartee (2024-11-06). COVID Roundup: Idaho Bans Covid Shots, Canadian Government Euthanizes Man with Vaxx Injury. globalresearch.ca San Francisco Employees Fired for Vaxx Refusal Win Big: | A half dozen Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) workers just won a not-insignificant amount of cash money after they got the shaft for refusing the vaxx mandate. | Via
ecns.cn (2024-11-06). Xi stresses preservation, research on ancient bamboo slips. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has stressed sound protection and in-depth research on ancient bamboo and wooden slips.
ecns.cn (2024-11-06). China's first large quake research facility goes into operation. ecns.cn A large-scale earthquake simulation engineering research facility, led by Tianjin University in North China, has been put into operation after passing national acceptance on Tuesday, reported China News Service.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-11-06). Research shows new method helps doctors safely remove dangerous heart infections without surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Doctors at Mayo Clinic used a new catheter-based approach to draw out resistant pockets of infection that settle in the heart, known as right-sided infective endocarditis, without surgery. Unless treated quickly, the walled-off infections can grow, severely damaging heart valves and potentially affecting other organs as well. In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained….
newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-11-06). Mayo Clinic experts highlight advances in breast cancer research: Decreasing the need for chemotherapy and reducing the intensity of radiation therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Lifesaving cancer therapies can cause serious side effects, both immediately and later in life. "It is essential to continue to study innovative approaches that will eradicate the disease but won't diminish the quality of life for patients diagnosed with cancer," says Roberto Leon-Ferre, M.D., a breast medical oncologist at Mayo Clinic. With breast cancer rates rising among younger people, the need for treatments that provide excellent outcomes with fewer side effects is…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-11-06). A shared journey through breast cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Jane Hanson and Samantha Duke When Samantha Duke discovered she had breast cancer, she didn't have to look far for support. Her mother Jane walked a similar path 16 years earlier. Inspired both by her mom and the strong network of healthcare physicians and professionals on her team, Samantha remained positive throughout her treatment and is committed to advancing research on breast cancer. Jane Hanson vividly recalls the day in late April 2022 when her…
UMMID (2024-11-06). Hong Kong varsity's AI model can reduce diagnosis time by 40%. ummid.com The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Tuesday announced four AI medical models, including "medical ChatGPT", which can potentially reduce diagnosis time by up to 40%.
ecns.cn (2024-11-06). STAR Market: a trillion-yuan innovation powerhouse. ecns.cn Companies listed on the Science and Technology Innovation Board (STAR Market) raised over 1 trillion yuan ($140.69 billion) since its inception six years ago.
____ (2024-11-06). AI Partnership Revolutionizes Regulatory Processes in Life Sciences. devdiscourse.com Quantiphi, a prominent player in AI-driven digital engineering, and DDReg, a leader in regulatory expertise, have formed a strategic partnership to tackle regulatory challenges faced by the life sciences sector. This alliance aims to leverage AI to expedite the introduction of new therapies to market.
____ (2024-11-06). Elephant Deaths in Bandhavgarh: Awaiting Forensic Answers. devdiscourse.com In a developing story, forensic reports regarding the deaths of ten elephants at the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh are expected shortly. These reports are anticipated to elucidate the causes of these unfortunate incidents, according to a high-ranking forest official.
UMMID (2024-11-06). Maharashtra TET 2024 Admit Card Released – Download Here. ummid.com The Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad, Commissioner Maharashtra State Council of Examination, has released the Hall Ticket or Admit Card of the candidates who have registered for MAHA TET 2024 on the official website of Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test, mahatet.in.
Desiree Hellegers (2024-11-06). On Divesting—and Voting—in "The End Times" counterpunch.org 
I don't know about you, but it seems to me like these days all the right and the left can agree on is that we're living in The End Times. We've got a world of right-wing mega churches and home school militias just jonesing to belly up to the bar for another shot at transforming
aljazeera (2024-11-06). Donald Trump elected 47th US president. aljazeera.com The Republican candidate has won at least 277 Electoral College votes, per The Associated Press.
Tim Huber (2024-11-06). What if small congregations pooled their resources? anabaptistworld.org Nearly 25 years ago, in the Ministry Inquiry Program at Goshen College, I met with a pastor as a potential intern. The first thing he said was: "The way we do church in North America doesn't work."