Nigerian universities to close during major election for security reasons

Nigerian authorities on Thursday directed all universities to shut down for nearly three weeks for this month’s presidential elections, citing security concerns. The National Universities Commission said “concerns expressed on the security of staff, students and properties of our respective institutions,” were

Dire shortage of infectious disease specialists in US, for 'complex' reasons

The United States is experiencing a dire shortage of infectious disease specialists, according to the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), a medical association based in Arlington, Virginia.  “Infectious disease (ID) physicians have repeatedly demonstrated their importance during critical worldwide crises, such

7 reasons the world loves Dolly Parton

Comment on this story Comment Dolly Parton turns 77 on Thursday. It’s hard to believe, especially if you saw Parton rocking it out with her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus, at her televised New Year’s Eve party. Though Parton has been a performer for

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