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Jul 15 2025OPINION

Chicago's Urgent Call to Regulate Hemp Products

In Illinois, a serious issue is brewing. Unregulated hemp products, often altered with potent chemicals and misleading labels, are flooding the market. These items, which can be highly intoxicating, are being sold in places like gas stations and convenience stores. What's worse, they're often market

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Jul 13 2025HEALTH

Keeping Pilgrims Safe: Food Safety Knowledge and Practices During Hajj

Food safety is a big deal, especially during Hajj. With so many people gathering in one place, the risk of foodborne illness goes up. That's why it's important to understand how much pilgrims know about food safety and how they handle food and water during this massive event. Pilgrims come from all

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Jul 12 2025SCIENCE

How Traffic Conflicts Predict Crash Risks on Highways

Traffic conflicts are like warning signs on roads. They show where crashes might happen. But not all spots on a highway are the same. Some areas have more risks than others. This study looked at traffic conflicts on U. S. 101. It used a special method to see how risks change in different zones. Usu

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Jul 11 2025BUSINESS

Ford's Big Recall: What You Need to Know About Faulty Fuel Pumps

Ford is calling back a huge number of cars in the U. S. because of a possible problem with the fuel pump. This issue could cause the engine to stop while driving, which is obviously not safe. The recall includes popular models like the Ford Bronco, Explorer, F-150, and some Lincoln vehicles. Owners

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

Walmart's Water Bottle Recall: A Lesson in Product Safety

Walmart is pulling 850, 000 water bottles from shelves after reports of serious injuries. The issue? The lid can shoot off with surprising force, causing harm. Two people have already lost their vision due to this problem. The bottles in question are the Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated

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Jul 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Guadalupe River's Unseen Threat

For many years, Dick Eastland knew the Guadalupe River could be dangerous. He saw it flood Camp Mystic many times. Once, his pregnant wife had to be flown to a hospital because of the floodwaters. Eastland worked hard to make things safer. He helped create a new flood warning system after 10 kids di

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Jul 11 2025WEATHER

Hot July Weather Hinders Flood Recovery in Texas Hill Country

The Texas Hill Country is facing a tough situation after the Guadalupe River flood. The weather is not helping. July is known for its heat, and this year is no different. The sun is strong, and the air is humid. This makes working outside very hard. People are trying to clean up and find those who

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Jul 09 2025CRIME

Los Angeles Sees Big Drop in Homicides: What's Behind the Change?

Los Angeles is seeing a big drop in homicides. The city is on track to have the fewest murders in nearly 60 years. This is a huge deal because crime rates have been a big talking point in politics lately. The numbers show a clear trend. In the first half of the year, homicides dropped by more than

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Jul 09 2025POLITICS

When Politics and Weather Collide: A Look at Recent Events in Texas

A Texas senator recently faced criticism for cutting funds to a weather agency just before severe floods hit his state. The senator, Ted Cruz, proposed reducing a $150 million budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This money was meant to improve weather forecasts and

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Jul 08 2025HEALTH

New Hope for Complex Birth Defects: Exploring Fetal Surgery

Fetal surgery has shown promise in treating severe cases of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), a birth defect where organs push through an opening in the diaphragm. The TOTAL Trial proved that prenatal treatment for isolated, severe left-sided CDH is effective and safe. This success has sparked

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