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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Healthcare workers are missing in action in Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital's emergency room has been hit hard by staff shortages. The emergency department had to close its doors for several hours on July 7 and 9 due to a lack of doctors and nurses. This is not an isolated incident. Across Northern Health, more than 90% of emergency room clos

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Jul 10 2025WEATHER

Texas Floods: Did Staffing Shortages Worsen the Disaster?

In July 2025, central Texas faced devastating flash floods, leading to over 100 deaths. Many pointed fingers at President Donald Trump's administration, blaming staffing cuts at the National Weather Service (NWS) for the high death toll. However, the facts tell a more complex story. The NWS did iss

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Unraveling Hidden Infections: The Role of Advanced Scans in the ER

In the fast-paced world of emergency rooms, pinpointing the source of an infection can be a real puzzle. This is especially true when patients arrive with symptoms that don't quite fit any clear pattern. A recent study took a closer look at how well a specific type of scan, known as a thoraco-abdomi

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Jul 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Camp Mystic's Flood: What Went Wrong?

Camp Mystic, a popular youth camp in Texas, faced a tragic flood in July 2025. At least 27 people lost their lives. This happened just days after state inspectors approved the camp's emergency plans. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) gave the camp a clean bill of health on July 2.

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Jul 08 2025HEALTH

Fixing Messy Data in Hospitals with Smart Tech

Emergency rooms are super busy places. They see a lot of patients, and keeping track of everyone is a big job. Hospitals use digital systems to log patient info, but mistakes happen. At the Bordeaux University Hospital, over 90% of these logs have missing or wrong data. This is mostly because people

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Jul 08 2025WEATHER

Texas Floods: Were Warnings Enough?

Texas faced a terrible flood on July 4th. Over 100 people lost their lives. Many were at Camp Mystic near the Guadalupe River. People say they didn't get alerts or didn't understand them. The National Weather Service (NWS) sent 22 warnings. They told people to move to higher ground. But local gover

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Jul 08 2025HEALTH

Black Americans, Jails, and Mental Health Crises

Jails and prisons have a big impact on mental health in Black communities. This is not just about the people inside. It also affects those outside. When someone goes to jail, it can lead to more mental health emergencies. This is a big deal. Why does this happen? One reason is the stress of having

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Jul 07 2025WEATHER

Heavy Rain Leaves North Carolina Counties Underwater

North Carolina faced severe flooding after Tropical Depression Chantal dumped a lot of rain in central parts of the state. The rain caused serious damage, leading to states of emergency in Moore and Orange counties. Many roads and highways were closed due to the flooding. A section of Interstate 40

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Jul 06 2025WEATHER

Texas Floods: A Tragic Summer Camp Disaster

In central Texas, a sudden and severe flash flood has left at least 70 people dead, including 21 children. The disaster has raised serious questions about preparedness and early warnings. Rescue teams are still searching for 11 campers and one counselor from Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summe

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Jul 06 2025WEATHER

Rethinking Safety: Lessons from Texas Floods

In Texas, a sudden and severe flood caught many off guard. The event, which happened near the Guadalupe River, resulted in many lives lost and people still missing. Among those unaccounted for are young girls from a summer camp. This tragedy has sparked questions about how well prepared authorities

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