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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 20 2025CELEBRITIES

Star-Studded Crowd: Who's Attending Trump's Inauguration?

On January 20, Donald Trump will take the oath as the 47th U. S. President. With expectations of 200, 000 attendees, the festivities will feature several notable figures. American Idol winner Carrie Underwood, known for her patriotic spirit, will sing "America the Beautiful" alongside the Armed Forc

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Kids and FXa Inhibitors: What You Need to Know

Have you ever heard of FXa inhibitors? These are medicines that help stop blood clots. But how do they affect kids? A recent study tried to figure this out by looking at what we call "adverse events" or AEs, which are side effects. The researchers did something called a meta-analysis, which is like

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Liver Health and Heart Risks: A Closer Look

Did you know your liver health can affect your heart? Let's dive into metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD for short. It's the most common chronic liver condition, where fat builds up in the liver, along with at least one cardiometabolic risk factor. People with MASLD f

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Nintendo's Big Switch 2 Announcement: What You Need to Know

Excited Nintendo fans got a sneak peek of what's in store with the newest Switch console, the Nintendo Switch 2! Though details are scarce, we know it's set to launch in 2025 and will be unveiled fully in an upcoming Nintendo Direct event in April. The short trailer shared glimpses of the improved h

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Inauguration Concerts Go Pop with Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, and More

Get ready for some music at the upcoming presidential inauguration! Carrie Underwood is set to perform "America the Beautiful" at the swearing-in ceremony on Monday. That's not all - Kid Rock, the Village People, Billy Ray Cyrus, and many other artists will be joining her throughout the weekend and

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Jan 16 2025SPORTS

Friday Night Face-Off: Lakeland vs. Sandpoint in Spirit, Sports, and Service

Get ready for a high-energy showdown! Lakeland High School and Sandpoint High School are gearing up for the annual Battle for the Paddle. This isn't your typical competition; it's a mix of spirit, sports, and community service. The event kicks off on Friday at Sandpoint High, with basketball and wre

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Boosting Medicine Safety: A Plan to Encourage Consumer Reporting

Imagine this: you take a new medicine, but instead of feeling better, you experience some unexpected side effects. These are called adverse medicine events (AMEs). Believe it or not, up to 70% of these events go unreported, meaning health professionals don't know about them. Only a tiny fraction, ar

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

How Well Does an Algorithm Grade Surgical Complications?

Have you ever wondered how doctors evaluate the severity of complications after surgery? One way they do this is by using the Clavien-Dindo (C-D) classification system. But how well can an algorithm, like a computer program, do this job? Researchers have been testing an algorithm to see if it can au

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Jan 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Celebs Spotted in NYC: A Week of Events and Red Carpets

As 2025 gets underway, celebrities haven't taken a break. Events like the 2025 National Board of Review Gala in New York City kept them busy. This gala, held at Cipriani, honored artists for their 2024 work. Among the stars was Nicole Kidman, who was recognized for her role in Babygirl and was up fo

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