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Jan 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Firestone Tire Brings Racing Thrills to the Road

Firestone has rolled out a new tire called the Firehawk Indy 500 V2. It's designed to bring the excitement of racing to everyday driving. This tire is part of Firestone's 125th-anniversary celebration. It's made to give sports cars an extra boost of performance and style. The Firehawk Indy 500 V2 h

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Jan 13 2026HEALTH

Fireworks Fun Gone Wrong: What's Really Happening?

Fireworks light up the sky during holidays, but they're also lighting up emergency rooms. Injuries from fireworks have been on the rise in the U. S. since 2012. A recent study looked at firework-related injuries from 2016 to 2021. It found that most injuries happen around New Year's and Independence

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Dec 19 2025HEALTH

Firefighters' Gear: A Hidden Health Risk?

Firefighters put their lives on the line to protect others, but their protective gear might be putting their health at risk. Recent research has uncovered that some firefighter turnout gear contains chemicals linked to cancer and hormone problems. The study focused on brominated flame retardants, w

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Nov 10 2025SCIENCE

Making Risk Assessment Smarter: A New Way to Evaluate Risks

Risk assessment is a big deal. It helps keep people safe. But the old way of doing it has some problems. It treats different risk factors as if they don't affect each other. That's not realistic. A new study says we should look at these factors together. This makes risk assessment more accurate. Th

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Oct 31 2025HEALTH

Sparks and Scars: The Hidden Cost of Fireworks Fun

Fireworks light up the sky during celebrations, but they also light up emergency rooms. This review looks at the growing problem of firework injuries in the U. S. and what can be done about it. First, let's talk about who gets hurt. Mostly, it's guys. And where do they get hurt? Mostly in the hands

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Oct 17 2025SCIENCE

How Fire Detectives Learn to Solve Burned Mysteries

Fire detectives, also known as investigators, are not born with their skills. They have to learn them, just like anyone else. In Minnesota, these detectives-in-training get a special kind of classroom: a house that has been set on fire on purpose. This house is in a rural part of Anoka County. A few

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Jun 08 2025HEALTH

Firefighter Culture: How Team Spirit and Health Go Hand in Hand

Firefighters are known for their strong sense of camaraderie and teamwork. Yet, the overall health culture within their organizations is often overlooked. A recent study set out to change that by creating a tool to measure this aspect of firefighter life. The tool, with 34 questions, was designed to

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May 29 2025HEALTH

How Zanzibar's Health Workers Got a Digital Payday

Community health workers (CHWs) are the backbone of achieving universal health coverage. They play a crucial role in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals. To keep them motivated and effective, paying them fairly is key. The World Health Organization and groups like the Community Health Impact

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Apr 25 2025SCIENCE

The Brain's Role in Risky Choices

Risky decisions are a big part of life. They can be tough to understand. This piece looks at how the brain handles these choices. It focuses on five key parts: what you think before you decide, how quickly you learn, how much risk you like, how you handle losses, and how steady your choices are. Res

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Apr 24 2025EDUCATION

How Will Community Colleges Adapt To New Rules?

Community colleges across the United States are facing a big challenge. Federal changes are coming and these changes could have a big impact on how these colleges operate. These colleges are worried, but they are not just sitting around. They are looking for ways to adapt and thrive in the new en

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