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National Healthcare Decisions Day (US) will held on 16 April 2025
In order to encourage people to participate in advance care planning, the United States observes National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) on April 16. In order to ensure that people's wishes are respected and known even if they are unable to communicate them, this initiative aims to inspire, educate, and empower individuals to make informed decisions regarding their preferences regarding healthcare. **The Purpose and History of NHDD** NHDD was established in 2008 by attorney Nathan Kottkamp to address the lack of advance care planning awareness and communication. Following Tax Day, the date of April 16 was chosen to represent the significance of addressing life's uncertainties—taxes and the need for healthcare planning. The initiative seeks to provide clear, concise, and consistent information about healthcare decision-making, making the process accessible to all individuals, regardless of age or health status
By Rebecca Long10 months ago in Education
Trump Trade Team Chases 90 Deals in 90 Days — Experts Say "Good Luck With That"
As former President Donald Trump eyes a return to the White House in 2025, his team is already preparing an aggressive trade agenda that promises to shake up the global economic order. In a bold and highly ambitious move, insiders say the Trump trade team is aiming to negotiate or renegotiate 90 trade deals within the first 90 days of a second Trump administration.
By Rebecca Long10 months ago in Trader
US and Iran to begin critical nuclear talks as Trump threatens
As Trump threatens war, crucial nuclear talks between the US and Iran will begin. The United States and Iran are poised to reopen crucial nuclear negotiations at a pivotal time for international diplomacy amid rising tensions and the recent threat of war made by former President Donald Trump. The international community is anxiously awaiting the high-stakes talks after years of strained relations, economic sanctions, and increasingly hostile rhetoric. The upcoming negotiations mark the first substantive attempt by the two nations to return to the nuclear bargaining table since the U.S. unilaterally withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018. Under President Barack Obama's leadership, Iran agreed to halt its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief in the landmark 2015 agreement. The Trump administration dismantled the agreement, citing violations and perceived flaws, which set off a chain reaction of political and economic repercussions. Iran has increased its nuclear activities since then, reducing its cooperation with international inspectors and enriching uranium well beyond the JCPOA's limits. The collapse of the agreement has intensified fears of a nuclear-armed Iran and sparked regional instability. Early in his term, President Joe Biden had indicated that he intended to revive the agreement, but efforts were hampered by disagreements regarding compliance and sequencing. However, in recent weeks, diplomatic signals from both Tehran and Washington have suggested a tentative willingness to restart dialogue. It is anticipated that senior officials from Iran and the United States will meet in a neutral location, possibly in Geneva or Vienna, with European mediators playing a crucial role in easing communication. The renewed talks come at a precarious moment, as Donald Trump—currently the Republican frontrunner for the 2024 presidential election—has issued stark warnings, threatening military action should Iran move closer to nuclear weapon capability. At a campaign rally in Florida last week, Trump declared that “Iran will face consequences like never before” if it continues to defy U.S. demands. Some analysts interpreted his remarks as a direct challenge to Iran and the diplomacy and restraint of the Biden administration. Iranian leaders, who consider the former president to be the one who orchestrated the failure of the JCPOA, have reacted strongly to Trump's threat. The spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry responded by saying that Trump was "sabotaging peace" and that any aggressive actions would be met with "decisive and firm retaliation." Despite the hostile posturing, behind-the-scenes diplomacy has been quietly intensifying. Sources close to the talks suggest that both sides recognize the unsustainable nature of the current standoff. Iran’s economy continues to suffer under the weight of U.S.-imposed sanctions, with inflation and unemployment at critical levels. At the same time, the Biden administration is under pressure from both domestic critics and allies to stop the nuclear crisis from getting any worse without going to war. Experts note that any progress in the negotiations will be painstaking. Iran is likely to demand that economic sanctions be lifted immediately and that the United States not abandon the deal again. Washington, on the other hand, will seek verifiable commitments from Iran to reduce uranium enrichment and restore full access to international inspectors.
By Rebecca Long10 months ago in Journal
