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Supporting Teen Mothers in Thailand A young mother, Aorn, sits on a low wooden stool, her legs covered by a bright purple and white cloth as she hovers above burning embers. This lower-body treatment process is part of a postnatal care routine for teenage mothers in Thailand. As she prepares to lie down on a mat for a soothing massage, …

Wings for All: Air Travel Practice at West Virginia International Have you ever wondered what it’s like to travel by airplane? For individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, the idea of air travel can be particularly daunting. That’s where Wings for All comes in, an innovative program designed to offer a safe and supportive environment for individuals to practice …

Bacardi, the world’s largest private alcohol company, has been designated as an “international sponsor of war” by Ukraine for continuing to do business in Russia despite its invasion and attacks on Ukraine. The National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) added Bacardi to its list of companies contributing to Russia’s war effort through its business and tax payments. The NACP report …

The U.S. and its European allies are currently importing large quantities of nuclear fuel and compounds from Russia, which is generating significant revenue for Moscow and supporting its nuclear arsenal development efforts. This situation has raised concerns among experts and elected officials who argue that these imports are contributing to Russia’s war-making capabilities and hindering efforts to curtail its actions …

Collaboration between ISS National Laboratory and NASA to Advance Research on Cancer and Other Diseases The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory and NASA have joined forces to launch a solicitation aimed at advancing research on cancer and other diseases. The collaboration, known as ISS National Lab Research Announcement (NLRA) 2023-10: Igniting Innovation: Science in Space to Cure Disease on …

Professor of History Presents Paper at International Medieval Congress Professor of History John Eldevik presented a paper in July at the annual International Medieval Congress in Leeds, England, as part of a panel on “Networks and Entanglements in the Cult of Saints.” A Closer Look at the Hirsau Network and Crusader Saints in the 12th Century Eldevik’s presentation, titled “Martyrdom, …

Professor of History presents paper on Networks and Entanglements in the Cult of Saints In July, Professor of History John Eldevik presented a thought-provoking paper at the annual International Medieval Congress in Leeds, England. His paper was part of a distinguished panel focused on the intriguing topic of “Networks and Entanglements in the Cult of Saints.” Examining the Hirsau Network …

TikTok Launches Global Singing Competition Move over “The Voice” and “America’s Got Talent,” TikTok is getting into the singing competition game on a global scale. The social media company announced that TikTok LIVE is launching “Gimme The Mic.” Auditioning for “Gimme The Mic” Anyone 18 years old or older can audition to be part of what is called a “virtual …