Senator Pia Cayetano and medical faculty from CNU check on the first response trauma mannequin in the simulation center at the VSMMC. | photo by Niña Mae Oliverio CEBU CITY, Philippines — Medical students from a state university here will be given the opportunity to prepare themselves before they takeoff to the real-life scenarios after graduation. This is because a new simulation center was inaugurated on Wednesday, April 2, at the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC). The simulation center is for the Cebu Normal University Medical Center College students. READ: Regional Infectious Disease building of VSMMC breaks ground It…
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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall speaks during inauguration ceremonies on the steps of the state capitol in Montgomery, Ala. on Jan. 16, 2023. Butch Dill/AP hide caption toggle caption Butch Dill/AP Reproductive rights groups in Alabama wasted no time resuming their work after a federal judge ruled late Monday that the state’s attorney general can’t prosecute – or threaten to prosecute – people or organizations who help Alabama residents seek an abortion by traveling to another state. One of the plaintiffs, the reproductive justice nonprofit Yellowhammer Fund, wasted no time in returning to one of its core missions, to provide…
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. TSM is reportedly set to acquire a 20% stake in a new joint venture with Intel Corp INTC, aimed at addressing the U.S. chipmaker’s ongoing struggles, including its $18.8 billion net loss in 2024. What Happened: Intel and TSMC have reached a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture that will take over the operations of Intel’s manufacturing facilities, reported Reuters via The Information. TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, will hold a 20% stake in the new venture, the report noted. See Also: Mark Zuckerberg-Led Meta Set To Face ‘Truth’ At Senate Hearing Over China Operations…
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Ja Morant dropped 30 points against the Heat to give the Memphis Grizzlies a much-needed win as they look to stay afloat in the Western Conference playoff picture, but that wasn’t the most ruthless thing he did in Miami on Thursday night. Morant was seemingly looking to make a statement in his first game since making headlines earlier this week when the NBA warned him about doing a finger-gun celebration in a game against the Warriors. The former All-Star, whose past suspension for brandishing a gun on social media is likely what caused the finger points to irritate the league,…
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The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped more than 10 cents over the past week, reaching $3.26, according to AAA. This marks the first time since September that prices have hit this level, reflecting typical seasonal shifts. Despite the increase, prices remain below last year’s national average of $3.54 for the same period. AAA attributes the rise to several contributing factors, including ongoing refinery maintenance and the transition to more expensive summer-blend gasoline. One month ago, the national average stood at $3.09. Supply and Demand Trends Data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows a decrease…
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Looking to start a side hustle? You’re in good company: 36% of U.S. adults work a gig outside of their 9-5 to make extra money for bills, groceries, rent and more. You’re probably already familiar with some popular side hustles. Millions of Americans work as rideshare drivers, freelance writers, online tutors, virtual assistants and pet sitters. Some even create products to build their own brands. Related: This 54-Year-Old’s Juicy Side Hustle — Which She Calls a ‘Literal ATM’ — Pulls Up to $50,000 a Month and Was Profitable Within 1 Week But which side hustles are growing the fastest? And…
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South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun sheds tears as he was speaking at a news conference in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) SEOUL — A young actor’s suicide in South Korea. Allegations of an underage relationship. They are part of a growing drama in the Asian entertainment world that raises questions about society’s treatment of celebrities in crisis, with harsh media and online commentary amplifying their lowest moments. This week, South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun publicly denied allegations that he dated the late actor Kim Sae-ron when she was under the age of sexual consent. His…
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April is Global Volunteer Month. All month long, we’re recognizing some of the ways Cisco employees give their time, skills, and expertise in their communities. In 1991, the US established April as National Volunteer Month. Today, that scope has expanded, and it’s recognized as Global Volunteer Month. Since Cisco’s founding 40 years ago, giving back to our communities has been a part of our tradition. Giving back as a habit is part of what it means to work at Cisco today. It’s an important aspect of our culture and supported by a variety of programs. Simply put, our employees love…
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The transfer portal can be cruel. Just ask Illinois after losing Morez Johnson to conference rival Michigan, or St. John’s after seeing their reigning Big East Player of the Year R.J. Luis hit the open market. It takes a perfect storm of circumstances and a lot of NIL money to walk away from the portal feeling better about your roster than before, and right now one school is standing about the rest. The most anticipated men’s Final Four in recent memory is set for San Antonio, with all four No. 1 seeds still advancing to the national semifinals for the…
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The Department of Health and Human Services is facing spending as well as staffing cuts. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP The Trump administration is requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to cut spending on contracts by 35%, HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon confirmed to NPR. The spending cut is across all divisions of HHS – which includes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and other agencies. This comes on the heels of a nearly 25% staff reduction at…