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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Texas Lawmakers Push for Big Changes: What to Watch

Texas state senators have big plans for the upcoming legislative session. They're focusing on key issues. These include property tax cuts and new programs for schools. They've also turned their attention towards issues such as restrictions around THC products derived from hemp. At the top

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Jan 30 2025OPINION

Who is really keeping us safe when it comes to vaccines?

Vaccines are not just a topic of debate. They play a vital role in our nation's health. One crucial player in this field is the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). They're responsible for keeping us safe from deadly diseases. HHS does a lot. They get us ready for communicable

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Jan 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

China's Elder Care Gamble

Picture this: a world where tech revolutionizes services for the elderly, but not everyone is on board the same train. This is the story in rural China. Rural China is aging like never before, with elderly people outnumbering youngsters. It's like a population shift. Likewise, to that as cities ch

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Jan 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cotton's Heat Stress: A Question of Survival

There's no mistaking it, our world is heating up. Cotton is a key player in the global fabric of society. The future of cotton is under threat because of frequent and intense heatwaves that are hobbling the plant. Climate change is real and cotton is feeling the b the brunt of it from one end of

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Jan 30 2025LIFESTYLE

Fun Things to do in Kingston when it's chilly!

So, February 2025 is here! The cold weather is settling in, but don't let that stop you from having fun and learning and exploring. There are plenty of opportunities both indoors and outdoors to make the most of the longer days. It's important to remember that winter is a season for activities that

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Jan 30 2025WEATHER

South Carolina's Weather Rollercoaster: Rain and Sunshine Await

Imagine waking up to mild temperatures and partly cloudy skies. Sunlight is peeking into the room. It is time to put on the favorite hoodie. It's pleasant outside, but there is a twist for the weekend. The weather will change from Friday afternoon. A cold front is traveling through the Southea

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Strange Things Happen Inside Your Blood When You Have MDS.

Is there an answer to why some people get really sick blood diseases MDS is a life threatening disease that can affect anyone. It turns into acute myeloid leukemia half the time. People are born with it or get it from dodgy cells that grow and clone in their blood. There are people with MDS living

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Jan 30 2025EDUCATION

Idaho Kids Show Strong Reading and Math Skills

Idaho's fourth and eighth graders have shown they’re keeping up with the rest of the country in reading and math. This isn’t just a small improvement; it’s a steady performance. Idaho is doing well in reading, especially among eighth graders, where only two states did better. Idaho’s students w

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Jan 30 2025EDUCATION

New York's School honcho's Payday Problem.

In New York, the top education officer, Betty Rosa, recently got a surprising pay boost, $155, 000. This move makes her total annual salary is around $489, 000. Betty Rosa is now the chairperson of the Board of Regents and the State Education Department commissioner. She defended this raise by

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Jan 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities Drop Out in a Shocking Round!

This Season of a reality show has seen some big names step up and then step down. Two celebrities, Carey Hart and Kyla Pratt, had to leave the show recently. Carey Hart, a professional racer, had been pushing his body to the limit for years. His body finally gave in after a hard fall, so he had to

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