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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Finding the Signs Early

About 2 years ago, a dangerous virus called COVID-19, forced many countries, including the United States, to take extreme measures, like lockdowns and face masks, to stop it from spreading. These steps saved lives, but also had big costs, both economically and socially. So, everyone started looking

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Jan 31 2025RELIGION

New Insights On The Strength Of Faith Questionnaire’s

In the heart of a country that embraces faith, a recent study asked adults what religion means to them. Turkey, a vibrant mix of cultures and beliefs, provided a snapshot of its people interpretations of God. The study shed light on more than just personal beliefs; it revealed h

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Jan 31 2025RELIGION

Reimagining Faith: Black Nonbinary Spirituality

You know, spiritual journeys can be really interesting when you combine nonbinary and Black perspectives. We heard from 11 people, all nonbinary Black women aged between 21 to 30, living in the US. They talked about how they see spirituality and religion differently. Some were more spiritu

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Planning for Asparaginase: A Must for Fighting Kids Cancer. Especially in Struggling Countries

In the fight against childhood cancer, one medicine is super important. That medicine is asparaginase, ASN, for short. It is a key part of most treatments for a type of childhood leukemia. This type of cancer is often called acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or ALL. Many kids could be saved with bette

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Idaho's Immigration Bills Spice Things Up

In a bold move, Idaho lawmakers are trying to change the game on immigration. Senators and Representatives are pushing two new laws designed to crack down on people living in Idaho without proper immigration papers. These bills want to make it a crime to be here illegally. But the bills don't stop

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Jan 31 2025CRIME

Danger Heights in a City’s Postcode

What is happening in the town of Garankuwa, South Africa has been overlooked. How far have we come in understanding the lurking of femicides, gender-based murders, sitting quietly receiving no attention? An important part of understanding comes from trying

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Kosher Convictions: A young woman's steadfast faith

Imagine being taken captive and having to choose between your life and your beliefs. That was the tough reality for Agam Berger during her 482 days of captivity. Agam chose to follow her faith, refusing to eat non-kosher meat. She was abducted from her base on October 7. Agam's dedication

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Jan 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Little House on the Prairie Comes Back to Netflix

Imagine that you have a favorite childhood book. What if it was adapted into a TV show that became a hit? And what if it was then rebooted for a new generation? That's what has happened with "Little House on the Prairie". There's a reason why the American frontier is so popular. It is a t

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Ebola Resurfaces in Uganda: What You Need to Know

In Kampala Uganda's bustling capital, a tragic event unfolded recently. A 32-year-old nurse fell victim to the deadly Ebola virus. This is the first Ebola fatality in Uganda since the last outbreak ended earlier this year. The nurse worked at Mulago Hospital. After feeling ill, he sought help at var

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Does the Ring-fold Add Up?

Imagine starting your life over with a fresh - slimmer you. Individuals with poor diets and other relevant risks went through Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery to achieve just that! Roux-en-Y gastric surgery disrupted the digestive tract and with less food intake, slimdown a model. It is general

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