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Jan 13 2025SCIENCE

Science Trust: How to Rebuild It?

Science is losing people's trust, and it's a big problem. A doctor once saw a kid have a seizure right after getting a vaccine. The mom was scared, even though the vaccine wasn't the cause. This shows how trust is key when it comes to things like vaccines. Recently, someone who thinks vaccines are b

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Jan 13 2025SPORTS

Coach McCarthy Heads to Free Agency Tomorrow

Here’s an unexpected turn of events: head coach Mike McCarthy of the Cowboys is about to become a free agent. His contract ends tomorrow, and starting then, other teams can chat with him. The Bears, for example, have been waiting to talk to him. And guess what? There haven’t been any discussions bet

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Jan 13 2025SCIENCE

Catch the Moon Hide Mars: A Winter Night Sky Show

Are you ready for a celestial treat? Tonight, the Moon is going to play a cosmic game of hide and seek with Mars. This rare event, called an occultation, happens when the Moon covers a planet from our view. On January 13, 2025, the nearly full Wolf Moon will temporarily block our view of Mars. Why i

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Vaccination Rates Dropping: Old Diseases Come Back

Did you know that whooping cough had a record year in 2024? Over 32, 000 people got it, with a staggering 2, 000 cases in California alone. This isn't just scary, it's a clear sign that vaccination rates are dropping. Infants are especially at risk, with over 60 babies under 4 months hospitalized, a

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Jan 13 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin ETFs Turn One: What Happens Next?

Bitcoin ETFs are celebrating their first birthday, and it's been quite a ride! With over $113 billion invested, these funds are breaking records. But what comes next? Experts believe the one-year mark could bring some selling pressure. Investors might cash out to avoid long-term capital gains and re

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

A Woman's Second Chance: Reliving Childhood Vaccines

Meet Marianna, a Texan who did something extraordinary: she received all her childhood vaccines again. Why? A series of life-threatening health issues, including aplastic anemia and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, made her immune system as weak as a newborn's. Doctors had to rebuild he

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Biden and Zuckerberg Clash Over Meta's End to Fact-Checking

President Joe Biden slammed Meta's decision to fire its U. S. fact-checkers on Friday, shortly after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg accused the Biden administration of pressuring the social media giant to remove certain content. Earlier in the week, Zuckerberg announced that Meta would replace its fact-ch

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Jan 11 2025WEATHER

Snow Alert in Central Minnesota: What to Expect

Hey, Minnesotans! Grab your snow boots and get ready for some winter fun, because the National Weather Service has just issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Central Minnesota. This weather alert is set to start at 3:00 p. m. on Saturday and will last until 6:00 p. m. on Sunday. So, what can you expe

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Canada's Liberal Party: Searching for Trudeau's Successor

Canada is on the hunt for a new prime minister after Justin Trudeau stepped down. The Liberal Party will soon announce its choice, set for March 9. This change comes as the country faces big challenges like a shaky economy and rising political heat. Mark Carney, a finance expert who handled the 200

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Why Are BC Kids Always Getting Sick?

This fall, BC kids have been hit hard by viruses. Schools reopened during a COVID surge, and since then, kids and their families haven't stopped getting sick. RSV and flu rates are high, and many parents feel like they're living on a sickness rollercoaster. Last year's "immunity debt" idea, blaming

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