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Education sector cancels $4 billion in ITT Tech student loans
[ad_1] The U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday it will cancel nearly $4 billion in federal loans owed to more than 200,000 students who attended the ITT Technical Institute campus from 2005 to 2016, when the company closed. Tuesday’s action found a series of for-profit universities “engaging in widespread misrepresentation related to students’ ability to ... -
White House climate officer sanctioned by leading scientific agency
[ad_1] The National Academy of Sciences has banned Jane Lubchenko, a leading White House field candidate, from involvement in NAS publications and activities for five years for violating its code of conduct before joining the administration, the organization said. Stated. Important reasons: The move represents a serious outcry against Lubchenko, deputy director for climate and ... -
FDA moves to make hearing aids available over-the-counter
[ad_1] comment on this story comment The Food and Drug Administration moved Tuesday to make it cheaper and easier for consumers to buy hearing aids in stores or online without a prescription or medical checkup. “As early as mid-October, Americans will be able to purchase more affordable hearing aids in pharmacies and stores across the ... -
Marijuana activists in Minnesota launch voter education effort to elect senators to support legalization
[ad_1] “We know who is in Congress matters when it comes to passing major policies like this.” Baylor Spears, Minnesota Reformer Now that Minnesota legalized hemp-derived THC products on July 1, proponents of full legalization are activating a new resource in the political battle over the future of green plants: customers. Josh Wilken-Simon, Minnesotans Policy ... -
Maven Clinic expands award-winning women’s and family health platform to support menopause in the workplace
[ad_1] Menopause affects 1 in 5 employees and employers are taking action New York, August 16, 2022 /PR Newswire/ — maven clinic, the world’s largest virtual clinic for women’s and family health, today announced it has expanded its full-spectrum reproductive health platform to include dedicated programs for menopause and continuum care. . Since 2015, Maven ... -
Philadelphia, stop sending the police to mental health crises
[ad_1] Imagine your loved one in danger. They are upset and nothing you say will help calm them down. Call 119 to get a professional to treat your symptoms. Instead of medical treatment, the police arrive. While you complain to the cops that your loved one has mental health problems, the cops shout orders. This ... -
ThredUp and Stranger Things Star Ask Gen Z to Change Their Shopping Habits – WWD
[ad_1] ThredUp features an up-and-coming star in its latest campaign. The online reseller platform has partnered with “Stranger Things” actress Priah Ferguson on a “Fast Fashion Confessional Hotline.” The aim is to encourage Gen Z shoppers to break the habit of buying from fast fashion brands and embrace more sustainable options. “I’m a big fan ... -
CEOs have new strategies to improve workers’ mental health
[ad_1] A new nonprofit, led by a talented list of executives, is developing a guidebook for businesses to support the mental health of their employees and a free online clearinghouse for those seeking help. Important reasons: Project Healthy Minds recognizes that pandemic burnout is reaching even the back office, and by asking CEOs to speak ...











