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A Doctor’s Lifelong Quest to Solve One of Pediatric Medicine’s Greatest Mysteries

Associated media - Associated media At the Kawasaki Disease Clinic at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, led by Dr. Burns, caring for children affected by Kawasaki disease is always linked to the search for the cause. On a recent Wednesday morning, Dr. Kirsten Dummer, a pediatric cardiologist, was examining the heart scans of a 2-year-old who showed signs of a large aneurysm on the right side of the heart. “The biggest question from parents is: How did this happen? How did my child get this? In every patient room, that’s what they fundamentally want to know,” she said. “Year after year…

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By Lily Chang

Developers Who Leveled ‘Britain’s Wonkiest Pub’ Ordered to Rebuild

Social Responsibility

Linked media - Linked media The Crooked House, a pub in England’s West Midlands that was demolished last year after a suspicious fire, could soon be rising from the rubble after its owners were ordered to restore the pub to its former lopsided glory. The tavern, known as “Britain’s wonkiest pub” for its slanting walls and floors, was sold to a private developer in July 2023. Around two weeks later, the pub caught fire in a suspected arson attack and the developers who had bought it brought in the bulldozers. Locals were outraged. With the support of local politicians, they…

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By Lily Chang

How Phoenix Fans Watch Their Teams May Change How You Watch Yours

Politics

Associated media - Connected media The Phoenix-area franchises are part of a growing wave of teams doing the same. The San Diego Padres, like the Diamondbacks, ended their agreement with Diamond Sports, the largest regional sports network provider. Major League Baseball used its broadcasting and streaming capabilities to keep the teams on the air and guaranteed they would get 80 percent of the revenue they received in their Diamond Sports deals. Diamond Sports, which must make at least $400 million in annual debt payments, is in talks with its creditors, some of whom want to reshape the company’s business while…

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By Lily Chang

Empowering Transparency: Ficohsa and ACT’s Vision for a Corruption-Free Business Environment in Central America

Investments and Business

Transparency International, alongside the Partnership for Central America (PCA), has introduced the revolutionary Anti-Corruption and Transparency Initiative for Central America (ACT Project). This bold venture aspires to enhance ethical business practices and foster a more inviting environment for investments across the area.The launch event served as a venue for a strategic discussion on the project's aims. By uniting key stakeholders and industry specialists, it has the capacity to transform the regional business environment and drive long-term growth through transparent practices and collaborative efforts.In the following article, learn about this innovative initiative and the advantages it provides to investors within the…