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Feb 06 2025CRIME

Your Voice Matters: OPP Wants Your Thoughts on Security in Eastern Ontario

Did you know that the East Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is eager to hear from residents about their community policing services! They are kicking off a survey this week. Imagine this, a unique survey code and web address will pop up in selected postboxes in communities lik

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Feb 05 2025RELIGION

Salatiga City- a haven of acceptance in diversity

Salatiga, Indonesia is not your average town. People here are no strangers to respecting others despite differences in beliefs. Given the right recipe of tolerance, this vibrant city has crafted harmony. Let"s zero in on how they"ve done it. First, imagine an all-inclusive approach to fair treatme

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

When Good Intentions Go Awry: Hypertension Care Challenges in Chinese Communities

When it comes to managing high blood pressure, Chinese communities rely on community nurses. These nurses are essential for patients to get care over the long run. They help make sure folks are managing their high blood pressure in a healthy manner. Takeaway? It's a good thing nurses are k

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

A Decade of Online Scientific Chatter

Imagine parties going on for 24 hours, but instead of music and food, there's non-stop discussion and sharp debates on science. Thats what we're about to do now. In 2015, a fun online event called the #RSCPoster conference began, This was a time when people chatted at length online about science on

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Feb 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cook County Fights Environmental Injustice: A Battle for Resilience

Floodwaters are quietly creeping their way up in the basement of Tara Stamps, who just recently started her role as Cook County supervisor. That storm moved quickly through the West Side of Chicago. But its impact will continue to linger. The city is looking for their input. People Sitting next

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Feb 04 2025BUSINESS

Sweet July: A Bitter Goodbye to Oakland

Here is a story of a woman who had a dream to open a boutique shop and cafe. With hope in her heart and a vision in mind, she chose a vibrant city. As days passed, it became clear it wasn't a safe place. The city had a big problem with crime. A break-in happened in 2022. People worried. The

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Dementia's Mystery in the Middle Kingdom

The mystery of dementia in China is a growing puzzle. Many people in the world live in China. As this country ages, dementia is becoming a big issue. It's not just about getting older. There are other factors, too. Historical events and genes play a part. So do cultural and lifestyle concerns. The C

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Feb 03 2025LIFESTYLE

A Mother's Joyful Journey with Custom Signs

In Hayden, there's a mom who found her passion in making people smile. Elise Smith started her journey in 2022, after spending over a decade at home with her four kids. Her mom's visit in Texas was the spark she needed. There, she saw women setting up large, colorful yard signs and learned about Sig

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

DIY Medicine in Action

Insulin can’t be cheap? It can if we start making it ourselves. There’s a neighborhood initiative around curing diseases without the usual medicine approach and it’s happening in our backyard. This initiative is called Open Insulin. This DIY movement, is making medicine accessible and affordable on

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Feb 01 2025SPORTS

Ice Dreams Cut Short: The Shocking Loss for Figure Skating's Future Stars

Washington DC was the site of a devastating tragedy, as the world of figure skating lost many young talents and their mentors. On a cold evening, a plane collision brought everything to a dramatic halt. It happened right after a wildly successful camp for the sport's rising stars. This wasn

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