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The issue of “diversity” in universities has become especially pressing in recent months. Republicans are demanding that schools focus more on the presence of conservative voices on the faculty. These demands have become louder amid debates about anti-Semitism on campuses and harsh criticism from lawmakers.

A recent congressional hearing is an example, where university presidents were criticized for not reporting the number of conservatives on the faculty. This has led to accusations of “intolerance and Bolshevism” in schools, as well as “blatant discrimination” against conservatives.

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In recent years, there has been a trend for adult children to provide less help to their elderly stepparents, raising concerns among experts. Research suggests that there is a “gap” between these relatives, which can complicate caregiving for the aging generation.

For example, Beverly Brandt, who took on the care of her stepfather after her mother died, faced mixed reactions from those around her.

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According to a report distributed by the public broadcaster YLE, there has been a significant increase in the number of fathers taking parental leave in Finland.

The country’s Social Insurance Institution has recorded a doubling of the length of such leave. While fathers took only about 10% of their parental leave in 2020, this figure has increased to 20% in the first half of 2024. The Act on Equal Distribution of Parental Leave, which was passed at the end of 2021, has become a catalyst for this change.

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According to the latest data, the poverty situation in France remains alarming and continues to worsen. The Federation of French Solidarity Subjects (FAS) reported that more than 10 million citizens in the country are in a vulnerable financial situation. This includes people who lack housing and food.

According to FAS, a person is considered poor if their income is less than 1,396 euros per month, which is only 2 euros more than the minimum wage after taxes. The president of the organization, Pascal Brice, emphasizes that 40% of the country’s population feels unstable and insecure in their financial affairs.

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Belgian authorities have begun discussing new measures to limit the duration of unemployment benefits to two years, which has caused great concern among the French-speaking Centre for Social Security (CPAS). According to The Brussels Times, the initiative was voiced by a new coalition led by Le Engagement.

CPAS President Luc Vandormael expressed concern about the impact of this limitation on the long-term unemployed. He noted that around 52,000 people could find themselves in a difficult situation and require assistance from the center. Vandormael also added that if the new rule does come into force, funding for CPAS should be increased to prevent negative consequences.

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