News Above the Noise—Week of November 24, 2024
1. The Latest on Trump’s Nominations
President-elect Donald J. Trump has quickly begun to assemble the list of people he wants to serve in his cabinet and in other senior positions during his second term. The cabinet always comprises at least 16 positions — the vice president and the heads of the 15 executive departments — and presidents have discretion to elevate other officials, like the White House chief of staff, to the cabinet level. Click here to learn more.
2. The Cancer Gene More Men Should Test For
The BRCA genes which are highly predictive of breast cancer in women can also increase the risk of aggressive prostate cancer in men. So, why aren’t more men with breast cancer in their family histories getting screened? In short, BRCA may have a branding problem. Read more at The Atlantic.
3. A Ridiculous, Perfect Way to Make Friends
If you’re struggling to make friends and build community as an adult, joining a group fitness class may just be the solution. Find out why this endorphin-boosting “third space” helps foster connection among strangers. Hint: sweating it out, getting silly, and laughing out loud builds bonds faster. Read more at The Atlantic.
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