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
The fragile ceasefire in Gaza faced a serious test after a night of intense Israeli airstrikes. These strikes resulted in the deaths of 104 people, including 46 children, according to local health officials. This was the deadliest incident since the truce began on October 10th. The Israeli military
The recent return of a casket by Hamas to Israel has raised eyebrows and sparked outrage. Inside the casket were only partial remains of Ofir Tzarfati, a hostage whose body was already recovered by the Israeli military in December 2023. This means Hamas did not return the body of one of the 13 decea
This past Saturday saw some exciting football games. St. Cloud Cathedral beat Redwood Valley 49 to 27. Henry Schloe had a great game, throwing for four touchdowns. Three of those went to Nick Plante, who also threw a touchdown pass of his own. Alexandria had a big win against Sauk Rapids-Rice, scor
In a rare moment of cooperation, Israel has given Hamas permission to search for the remains of hostages in areas under Israeli military control in Gaza. This unusual move comes as part of a temporary truce between the two sides. The search is focused on areas behind what is known as the Yellow Line
A firefighter's job is tough. It's not just about putting out fires. It's about staying calm when things go wrong. Like when a roof caves in. That's what happened in Gwinnett County. It was Saturday night. Around 7:15 PM, emergency calls flooded in. Flames were shooting out of BenchMark Physical Th
In a high-profile visit, the U. S. President arrived in Malaysia for a significant ASEAN meeting. His trip coincided with a crucial peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, which he helped to negotiate. This deal follows a violent border clash that left dozens dead and displaced hundreds of th
Airlines are slowly coming back to Israel. American Airlines is the latest to announce its return. They will start flying from New York to Tel Aviv on March 28. This comes after a long break. They stopped flights after the Hamas attack in October 2023. That attack started a big war in Gaza. Other a
In a move to prioritize safety, the Southwick Police Department is making a significant change to their firearms. The Finance Committee has given the green light to buy 40 new Glock semi-automatic pistols. This decision comes after concerns were raised about the current SIG Sauer P320s, which were f
The U. S. is looking at a new way to send help to Gaza. This plan might replace the old system, which had some problems. The idea is to set up several aid centers along a line where Israeli forces have pulled back. These centers would help people on both sides of the line. The plan also includes pl
