On a November morning, Derron Borders, while welcoming prospective students at a graduate school in New York, began experiencing sulfur burps. Despite his efforts, foul-smelling clouds kept escaping his mouth. Curious, he turned to Google, searching for “burps that taste and smell like rotten eggs.” After some time, Borders discovered that his diabetes medication was …
Editor’s Note: Every Tuesday, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer take questions from readers about their kids’ education. Have one? Email them at [email protected]. Dear Abby and Brian, Parent-teacher-conference day is approaching, and I am filled with apprehension. Honestly, it’s a feeling I experience every year. It’s like an annual performance review, but for my son. …
Antiretroviral drugs have revolutionized the treatment of HIV/AIDS, but their high costs continue to be a barrier for many patients. One factor contributing to these high prices is the exclusion of generic competition through “pay for delay” agreements. Brand-name drug companies pay other companies to delay the introduction of generic equivalents, allowing them to maintain …
A decade of disappointment has conditioned Black Americans and Democrats to fear voting rights rulings from the Supreme Court. In 2013, a majority vote of 5-4 invalidated a core principle of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Since then, subsequent decisions have further deteriorated the law, culminating in a 2019 ruling that federal courts have …
In a surprising turn of events, Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, was arrested and arraigned on 37 felony charges. However, this momentous occasion felt like an anticlimax for several reasons. Firstly, the powerful and precise indictment, which exposed Trump’s attempt to conceal sensitive national-security documents, was unsealed on Friday, so there …
Buckle up, America: Prepare for a lengthy process. Last week, Special Counsel Jack Smith made an announcement that former President Donald Trump had been indicted by a federal grand jury. Smith emphasized the government’s intention to have a “speedy trial in this matter, consistent with the public interest.” The outcome of whether Trump gets a …
Dear Therapist, I am seeking advice for my 35-year-old stepdaughter who has been in a five-year relationship with a 38-year-old man. My stepdaughter’s boyfriend is an only child with peculiar parents and has some eccentric habits, such as his food preferences. He frequently comes over for holiday meals empty-handed but leaves with containers full of …