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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Teens and Alcohol: A Different Approach in Australia

Australian communities are tackling teen alcohol use in a new way, inspired by a program from the USA called Communities That Care (CTC). This program focuses on making it tougher for teens to access alcohol and changing their habits. The Australian trial has seen some promising results, such as few

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Nov 28 2024CRIME

Tragic Woods Murder: Teen Inspired by Crime Show Convicted

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 13-year-old girl named Milana Li was discovered dead in a creek in Washington County, Oregon on May 10, 2022. Just under a mile from her home, her lifeless body was found after a frantic search sparked by her mother’s report of her disappearance. The police deter

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Nov 28 2024SCIENCE

Discovering the Power of BnCNR6: How a Plant Protein Helps with Copper Tolerance

Copper is a double-edged sword for plants like rapeseed. It's essential for growth, but too much can be toxic. Scientists have been trying to understand how rapeseed deals with copper, but there's still a lot we don't know. One interesting find is a protein called Brassica napus cell number regulato

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

Chronic Diseases and Social Factors: What's the Link?

Did you know that where you live and your daily life might have a big impact on your health? Researchers took a closer look at this using data from the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). They found that social factors, like having enough food or a stable home, play a significan

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Nov 27 2024SPORTS

Thanksgiving Football Picks: Who to Start and Who to Bench

Thinking about which players to start and sit this Thanksgiving? Let's dive into some picks and predictions for fantasy football! Cooper Rush, the Cowboys' backup quarterback, has been catching attention lately. Even though he's not a superstar, he's been given more chances to throw, racking up ove

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Nov 27 2024SPORTS

This Week's Fantasy Football Risks: Play or Bench?

Trying to figure out who to start in fantasy football can be a tricky business. One wrong move and your team could take a hit. Let's look at some players you might want to think twice about starting this week. First up is Brock Purdy, the quarterback for the 49ers. He's been playing well, but he mi

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Nov 27 2024SPORTS

College Football Playoff: New Bracket, New Challenges

Well, well, well. The College Football Playoff rankings have sure seen some shuffling after Week 13's surprises! Let's dive into the new 12-team bracket and see who's still standing and who's fallen. Oregon, the lone undefeated team, is sitting pretty at the top. They're the projected Big Ten champ

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Nov 27 2024SPORTS

The Oxygen Story: Annie Smith Peck's 1903 Bolivian Adventure

In 1903, American mountaineer Annie Smith Peck led an expedition to Bolivia's Mount Sorata (Illampu), aiming for the peak's 6, 367 meters (20, 892 feet). This journey is notable for being one of the first to employ supplemental oxygen on a great mountain. Instead of using heavy oxygen cylinders or r

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Greenwich: Selectmen Seek Court Action Against BOE

In a surprising move, Greenwich's Board of Selectmen voted 2-1 to seek a temporary restraining order against the Board of Education. The vote comes after both boards appointed different candidates to fill a school board vacancy. The selectmen argue that the BOE's actions were illegal, while the BOE

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

A BC Health Official’s EI Denial After Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine

Darold Sturgeon, a former health executive in British Columbia, was fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine due to his Christian beliefs. He lost his job in November 2021 and later applied for employment insurance (EI) benefits, but his claim was denied. The reason given was that he was fired for mi

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