25 stories tagged with #barriers, in publish-time order across the WeSearch catalog. Tag pages update as new stories ingest.
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The Life-Threatening Harm of Barriers to Harm Reduction
Smoking rates in the United States have fallen dramatically over the past several decades, a genuine public health success story, but smoking remains one of the leading causes of p…
More foreign nationals joining fire brigades in Japan, but barriers remain
Volunteer fire brigade members of foreign nationality can only engage in activities within the scope of acts that do not constitute exercising public authority.…
Barriers On Paper, Danger On Ground; People Entered The Restricted Area As Per Administration Order
The route is steep, muddy and slippery. After descending the gorge, visitors reach a stream that plunges nearly 250 feet into the valley. There is no fencing along the cliff edge, …
These 6 WNBA players came out as LGBTQ before Jason Collins broke barriers
STAT+: Private Medicare plans erect barriers to rehab care in pursuit of profit, federal investigators find
Federal investigation finds Medicare Advantage insurers block rehab care for older adults, only to reverse denials on appeal.…
Opinion: Even in abortion-protecting states, teens face unnecessary barriers to care
“Legal protection for abortion does not mean equitable access for minors,” a pediatrics resident writes.…
Scenic California bridge puts up massive barriers across edge for terrifying reason
Once approved, construction would begin in October of this year, and span about two years.…
Filipino immigrants face employment barriers that lead to widespread overqualification
Most newcomers with postsecondary degrees from the Philippines are in this position, according to recently released data…
10-year-old Kerala girl with Down syndrome breaks barriers in music
Ten-year-old Advika from Kerala, with Down syndrome, sets records by playing the National Anthem on keyboard in 1:25.…
‘Catastrophic for creative industries’: Brexit barriers shut UK actors out of EU jobs
Casting shifts to EU talent as paperwork delays and visa limits make hiring British crews less viable From blacklists for UK passport holders to being asked to work illegally while…
The ketogenic diet may protect against Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's disease by providing neurons with alternative fuel and reducing neuroinflammation — but patient adherence and long-term safety remain major barriers to clinical use
Polkadot Change Could Strip Two Largest Barriers Facing DOT Stakers
Barriers grow for international students seeking U.S. jobs: The 'American dream ... is collapsing'
International graduates say a weak hiring market and changing immigration rules make it harder for them to achieve their American dream of working in the U.S.…
Hyderabad police aim to break language barriers with AI
Hyderabad police launch AI-CopWriter, a multilingual tool to enhance complaint recording and eliminate language barriers for justice.…
With fewer barriers to entry, military enlistment is higher than it’s been in decades
The Armed Forces enlisted 7,310 new members over the past year. Here’s how the sales pitch looked at one Quebec job fair…
2 notable women in ancient China broke barriers, made major contributions to medicine, science
Breakthrough by woman pioneer led to jail, execution for son who agreed with her decision to dissect her dead husband.…
Japanese female prison’s rehabilitation goal faces health, language barriers
A human rights group says Japan’s penal system still fails to treat prison inmates ‘like human beings’.…
The US Ambassador to Canada accuses Canada of imposing trade barriers by requiring that US streamers contribute 15% of Canadian revenue to local programming (Paul Vieira/Wall Street Journal)
Paul Vieira / Wall Street Journal : The US Ambassador to Canada accuses Canada of imposing trade barriers by requiring that US streamers contribute 15% of Canadian revenue to local…
Thermal scanning, barriers: Delhi airport steps up surveillance amid Ebola outbreak fears
Ebola is a deadly viral disease that spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids. It can lead to severe bleeding and multiple organ failure. | India News…
How NPs Are Navigating Prior Authorization Coverage Barriers
The same hurdles facing physicians slow treatment for nurse practitioners’ patients, and the impact on care continues.…
The Structural Barriers to AI Lawyers
Why AI Hasn’t Transformed Law (Yet)…
Longtime politician Karen Bass derailed by ‘bureaucratic barriers’
Who would have thought government was full of “bureaucratic barriers?” Not longtime politician Karen Bass. Asked this week why she’d failed to meet her own goal of ending the scour…
Go Garbage Collection: Tri-Color Mark & Sweep, Write Barriers & STW Optimization
Garbage collection is one of Go's most misunderstood subsystems. It's often blamed for latency...…
‘Tearing down barriers’: North Korean footballers arrive in Seoul for first time in eight years
Naegohyang FC due to play Suwon FC in semi-final of Asian Women’s Champions League on Wednesday…
China, U.S. agree to lessen agricultural trade barriers after Trump-Xi summit
China’s commerce ministry described the agreements as ‘preliminary,’ saying they will be finalized as soon as possible…