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Oct 09 2025HEALTH

Kids and Pain Relief: The Ketorolac Dilemma

Ketorolac is a powerful pain reliever often used for children, but it's not an opioid. That's a good thing because doctors are trying to use fewer opioids. However, the right dose for kids is still a mystery. Most doses given to children are based on adult doses, but kids' bodies process medicine di

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Oct 09 2025BUSINESS

Ikea's Big Move: Taking Delivery into Their Own Hands

Ikea is making a bold move to improve how they deliver furniture to homes. They just bought a tech company called Locus. This company uses smart computer programs to help with delivery. Ikea did not say how much they paid for Locus. Locus is good at helping companies deliver things faster and in a

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Oct 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Edmonds' Failed Poop Project: What Went Wrong?

Edmonds' big plan to turn sewage into energy has turned into a smelly mess. The city spent a lot of money on a new system called gasification. This was supposed to replace an old incinerator. But it hasn't worked out as planned. The system was supposed to destroy harmful chemicals and make energy. I

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Oct 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Hydrogen Mixing: A Risky Gamble or a Clever Move?

Hydrogen blending is a hot topic, but is it a smart solution or just a distraction? Critics argue that instead of pushing for hydrogen, we should focus on speeding up electrification and helping workers in fossil fuel industries transition to cleaner jobs. Mixing hydrogen with natural gas sounds si

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Oct 07 2025POLITICS

Paychecks in Peril: Government Workers Face Uncertainty Amid Shutdown

The White House is stirring up trouble with a new idea: maybe furloughed workers shouldn't get paid for days they didn't work during the government shutdown. This thought comes from a draft memo, but it's not clear if anyone is seriously considering it. This idea is a big deal. It goes against what

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Oct 07 2025HEALTH

A Clash Over Vaccine Research

A health organization in Detroit is in a legal tussle with a group from Texas. The group is accused of spreading false information about a study on vaccines and kids. The health group, Henry Ford Health, says the study was flawed and should not have been shared. They sent a legal notice to the group

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Oct 07 2025POLITICS

Health Care Clash: Who Will Blink First?

In the ongoing government shutdown, health care has become a major sticking point. Democrats are pushing for an extension of health insurance subsidies, arguing that this is what the majority of Americans want. However, this issue is far from simple, and finding a compromise won't be easy or quick.

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Oct 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Power Hunger: A Growing Concern

Big tech companies are racing to lead in artificial intelligence. But this rush is causing a big problem. They need lots of power for their AI systems. This could make electricity bills go up a lot in the next few years. Chamath Palihapitiya, a well-known investor, recently talked about this issue.

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Oct 07 2025CRIME

A Legal Battle Brews After Downtown Indianapolis Incident

A man, who was hurt in a recent downtown Indianapolis incident, is now taking legal action. He is suing former NFL player Mark Sanchez and FOX Corporation. Sanchez is already facing charges related to the altercation. The lawsuit claims that Sanchez was in Indianapolis for work. He was there to cov

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Oct 07 2025SCIENCE

October's Night Sky: A Double Meteor Show and a Moon

October is set to be an exciting month for stargazers, with not one but two meteor showers gracing the night sky. The Draconids and Orionids will make their appearances, offering a celestial spectacle for those who love to look up. Plus, a super harvest moon will add to the show, making this a great

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