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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Bird Flu Found After Mililani Pet Fair

Imagine this: you go to the Mililani Pet Fair, have fun, and then a few days later, you hear about bird flu. Yep, that's what happened! The Hawaii Department of Health and Agriculture found H5N1 avian influenza in some birds from Central Oahu. These birds were at the fair on November 2, 2024, but th

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Nov 18 2024BUSINESS

Vegas Workers Picket for New Deal

In Las Vegas, workers are on their third day of picketing at a major casino. They're protesting for better pay and benefits, similar to what others got last year. The strike is happening just before a big racing event, the Las Vegas Grand Prix. No talks are planned between the union and casino manag

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Brendan Carr: From FCC Commissioner to Chairman

Meet Brendan Carr, the guy who's about to take the wheel at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). You might know him as the commissioner who’s been working with the FCC since 2017, or maybe from his days as the general counsel and advisor to former FCC Chair Ajit Pai. Carr’s new role as chair

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's New Weapons: A Turning Point?

Imagine this: President Biden just gave Ukraine the green light to use some powerful missiles from the U. S. to target Russia. These missiles, known as ATACMs, can hit much deeper into Russia's territory. Why the change? Well, Russia has been getting some help from North Korea, with thousands of tro

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Russia's Largest Strike in Months: Ukraine Faces Blackouts and Loss of Life

Russia has carried out its biggest air attack on Ukraine in months, targeting energy infrastructure and causing widespread damage. The assault hit major cities like Odesa, Dnipro, and Rivne, with Kyiv residents taking shelter in the metro. Two people were killed in Mykolaiv, six injured, including t

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Sweating Out Stress: A Novel Patch for Cortisol Tracking

Cortisol levels change a lot when we're stressed. These changes help us understand how our hormones are doing. Too much or too little cortisol can signal serious health issues. Usually, checking cortisol involves complex steps and can be kinda painful. Scientists have created a clever patch that mak

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Nov 18 2024SPORTS

Wheelchair Sports Day: High Schoolers Try Something New

Imagine swapping your regular basketball game for a wheelchair basketball match. That's exactly what happened at New Vision High. The students tried out adaptive sports with the help of ParaSport Spokane and Paralympic stars Isaiah Rigo and Chelsea McClammer. It wasn’t as easy as they thought, but t

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Nov 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Surprising Start: Peter Jackson's First Crime Movie

Do you know that the director of Lord of the Rings started his career with a crime movie? Thirty years ago, Peter Jackson directed Heavenly Creatures, a film based on a real-life murder case in New Zealand. This movie introduced the world to two amazing actresses: Kate Winslet and Melanie Lynskey. T

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Boosting Balance and Movement: Exercises and Massage for Seniors with Spine Curvature

In a recent study, scientists explored how a mix of corrective exercises and massage could help elderly men with a curved spine. They picked 30 seniors and had them do these exercises and massages, three times a week for eight weeks. They used tools like a flexible ruler to measure the spine curve,

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Ready When You're Not

Picture this: Germany is suddenly dealing with a serious security crisis, either on home soil or far away. Hospitals must be ready to handle emergencies like violence, terrorism, or even war. Doctors could face a surge of injured patients needing surgery. Standard medical training won’t be enough. T

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