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Jan 22 2025BUSINESS

Kingston's Food Woes: Economic Growth is the Key

Kingston faces many challenges, from housing to healthcare. But a new problem has emerged: food insecurity. The city declared an emergency, raising questions about what needs to be done. While awareness is great, the real solution might lie in boosting the economy. This isn't just about helping thos

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Jan 22 2025BUSINESS

DECI's First Independent Networking Event: What to Expect

Get ready, Eau Claire! Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. (DECI) is kicking off the year with its first business networking event. Mark your calendars for January 29, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. The venue? The Coven, nestled at 131 S. Barstow Street. This isn't just any event; it's DECI's first shindig since separ

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Measuring Tinnitus Improvement: What's the Most Important Change?

Have you ever wondered how doctors measure if treatments for tinnitus, that annoying ringing in the ears, are actually working? One key tool is the minimum masking level (MML). This is the softest sound that completely covers up the tinnitus. But how much of a change in MML is really important? A st

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Jan 21 2025SPORTS

Syncing Mouthguard Data: A New Way to Study Head Injuries in Rugby

Head injuries in contact sports, like rugby, are becoming a real concern. To tackle this, two big rugby organizations have made it mandatory for players to wear special mouthguards that record data. These mouthguards, known as instrumented mouthguards (iMGs), track head acceleration events (HAEs). B

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Jan 21 2025WEATHER

Protecting Your Pipes: Tips from Colorado Plumbers

In cold snaps, frozen pipes can become a real headache. Plumbers in southern Colorado are staying busy, with many calls about frozen pipes. Big Cat Plumbing, a local plumbing company, shared some tips to prevent these issues. One of the most important things is to know where your water shut-off val

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Jan 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Don't Nod Returns to Roots with Lost Records

When the trailer for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage popped up during The Game Awards, it grabbed everyone's attention. Four teen girls in the summer of '95, having fun and stumbling upon a mysterious force - sounds like a blast from the past, right? That's because Don't Nod is going back to its Life is

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

Doctors' Views on Threats: A Chinese Perspective

Have you ever considered how physicians in Chinese hospitals perceive the risks of patient aggression? It's a global issue, with healthcare professionals facing violence from patients and their relatives. While several risk factors are known, we don’t really understand which ones Chinese physicians

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Jan 21 2025HEALTH

Tackling Drug-Resistant Germs: A New Way to Use DNA Sequencing

Superbugs, or germs that are resistant to most medicines, are becoming a major threat, especially in hospitals. These places often see infections caused by these tough germs. That's where next-generation sequencing (NGS) comes into play. It's like a superhero tool that lets scientists understand the

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

January 6, 2021: A New Chapter in National Reconciliation

In a significant move, the President of the United States took action to address what they referred to as a grave national injustice. This action focused on individuals convicted of offenses related to the events at or near the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The President commuted the sentences o

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Jan 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Could the New iPhone SE Add a Dynamic Island?

Get ready for some exciting updates on Apple's upcoming iPhone SE! Rumors are swirling that this new model might come equipped with a unique Dynamic Island feature. Recently, a leaked image hinted at this possibility. Who's behind this revelation? None other than the reliable leaker, Evan Blass, wh

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