Author: Benjamin Hughes

Black Men in White Coats: Student organization at Jefferson University aims for more diversity with Black doctors

Black Men in White Coats: Student organization at Jefferson University aims for more diversity with Black doctors

Benjamin Hughes

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A student organization at Jefferson University aims to increase the number of Black doctors. Dressing for success, these second-year medical students at Jefferson’s Sidney Kimmel Medical College are members of Black Men in White Coats. “With the intention of trying to increase the number of Black men going into the field of

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The highest-ranking American-supported Kurdish commander in Syria issues a warning about the resurgence of ISIS.

The highest-ranking American-supported Kurdish commander in Syria issues a warning about the resurgence of ISIS.

Benjamin Hughes

On Thursday, the leader of the Syrian Democratic Forces cautioned that there has been a notable increase in activity.ISIS activity Recently in Syria, ISIS has been attempting to capitalize on the unrest in the Middle East. On Thursday, General Mazloum Abdi Kobane, who leads the Syrian Democratic Forces, informed journalists during a Zoom press conference

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The federal government is providing a reward of up to $10 million for any information on the hackers responsible for the Hive ransomware attack.

The federal government is providing a reward of up to $10 million for any information on the hackers responsible for the Hive ransomware attack.

Benjamin Hughes

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of State announced a reward of up to $10 million for any information regarding the identities or locations of the leaders of the Hive ransomware group. The organization has announced a reward of $5 million for anyone who provides information that leads to the apprehension or conviction of an individual

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An official from the Iraq army denounces the U.S. drone attack in Baghdad that killed an Iran-backed militia commander as a "clear act of assassination."

An official from the Iraq army denounces the U.S. drone attack in Baghdad that killed an Iran-backed militia commander as a “clear act of assassination.”

Benjamin Hughes

kills 11 11 killed in a U.S. drone strike overnight. In Baghdad, a high-ranking officer of a militia with ties to Iran was killed. The militia is believed to have been responsible for the attack on a military base in Jordan that targeted the United States. Three American troops were killed. A representative from the

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Vornado recalls 2 million garment steamers sold at Walmart, Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond due to serious burn risk

Vornado recalls 2 million garment steamers sold at Walmart, Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond due to serious burn risk

Benjamin Hughes

Vornado is recalling two million garment steamers sold by retailers nationwide because they can spew hot water while heating or in use, posing a serious burn hazard to those nearby.  The recall involves Steamfast, Vornado and Sharper Image-branded steamers sold at retailers including Bed Bath & Beyond, Walmart and Amazon, according to the notice posted

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