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Gender Disparity in Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are the benchmark for determining the effectiveness of medical treatments. They form the foundation for FDA drug approvals and are used to demonstrate a drug’s efficacy and uncover potential safety concerns. In these trials, patients are randomly assigned to different treatments, and their health outcomes are then evaluated. However, trials are conducted on […]

Can Hamas Still Maintain Control of Gaza?

A fundamental principle of power dynamics dictates that no entity willingly surrenders control. Another key tenet suggests that today’s partners can become tomorrow’s adversaries, and vice versa. These principles are currently evident in Gaza, where Hamas is reportedly engaged in conflict even as President Donald Trump’s peace agreement ostensibly introduces a new chapter for the […]

The Reasons Behind India’s Embrace of the Taliban

The Taliban brings back painful recollections for India. The Islamist group was implicated in India’s most severe plane hijacking in 1999 and the 2008 assault on the Indian embassy in Kabul, which resulted in the deaths of multiple Indian nationals, among others. These incidents, along with others, make the current visit of Afghan Taliban Foreign […]

The Grim Reality Behind Murdaugh: Death in the Family

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Murdaugh: Death in the Family. Murdaugh: Death in the Family, a Hulu drama premiering October 15, draws its inspiration from the real-life events surrounding Alex Murdaugh, once among South Carolina’s most prominent personal injury attorneys, who received a 2023 conviction for the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, […]

Black History Endures

My upbringing included a household rich with American history texts and parents dedicated to educating me about Black history—its existence before, in spite of, and beyond the era of slavery. However, at 17, I heard classmates assert with conviction that slavery held no economic significance for the U.S. This experience revealed to me that the […]

The Environmental Impact of the Gaza War

Gaza is now under a tenuous ceasefire, established just over two years following the onset of conflict. The war has caused widespread destruction across Gaza, with the United Nations projecting rebuilding costs at an estimated sum, indicating a lengthy path to recuperation for the area. Beyond human toll, the hostilities have resulted in significant environmental […]

Growing Measles Outbreak in South Carolina Schools Prompts Worry for the Upcoming Academic Year

Over 130 unvaccinated students across two South Carolina schools are currently in quarantine following exposure to measles, amidst an active outbreak in the state. This situation, public health specialists caution, indicates a potential increase in cases throughout the current school year. This Tuesday, the South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed the state’s 16th measles […]

Trump to Honor Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump is scheduled to posthumously bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom upon the conservative youth leader during a White House ceremony. Taking place in the East Room, the event marks what would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday and will gather prominent individuals associated with Trump’s political agenda. This ceremony occurs at […]

Instagram Rolls Out New Restrictions for Teen Users

Instagram implemented new limitations for adolescent user accounts on Tuesday, amidst increasing debate regarding safety protocols for younger individuals on the social media service. The image-sharing application will shortly restrict content for teenagers, drawing on standards akin to those in the movie sector for PG-13 films. These adjustments signify that the app will conceal or […]