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Jan 14 2025WEATHER

Extreme Weather Hits U. S. : Cold Snap in Midwest, Wildfires in California

This week, the United States is experiencing some crazy weather! In the central states, it's incredibly cold, with temperatures dropping to -22 degrees Fahrenheit in the northern Midwest. Meanwhile, it's much warmer in parts of Florida and California, reaching up to 77 degrees Fahrenheit. NASA's GEO

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Jan 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Companies Lend a Hand to LA Wildfire Victims

Wildfires have been wreaking havoc in Los Angeles, with at least 24 lives lost and numerous homes destroyed. In response, companies like Netflix and Comcast are stepping up to help. Both tech giants have pledged $10 million each to support relief efforts, with funds going to organizations like the L

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Flag Flap: Trump's Club Raises Flag Early

The flag at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida is causing a stir. It was supposed to stay at half-staff until the end of January, honoring former President Jimmy Carter who passed away on December 29. But recently, the flag has been raised to full height. Both President Joe B

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

Assessing the Use of Pulse Oximeters by Community Health Workers in Rural Burundi

In the heart of rural Burundi, community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in providing healthcare to remote communities. One of their biggest challenges is accurately diagnosing childhood illnesses, especially pneumonia, due to the lack of sophisticated diagnostic tools. To tackle this, a p

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Jan 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fires in LA: The Pink Solution

In Los Angeles, massive wildfires have been wreaking havoc, leading firefighters to use a unique tool: hot-pink fire retardant. These fires have caused significant damage, destroying thousands of structures and displacing many people. The question on everyone's mind is, what's in this pink stuff and

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

North Korean Soldiers in Ukraine: No Desire to Defect

Two North Korean soldiers, fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, haven't shown interest in seeking asylum in South Korea, according to Seoul's spy agency. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said one soldier wants to stay in Ukraine, while the other wants to return home. Zelenskyy is ready to

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Jan 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ms. Rachel's New Books: Helping Kids Learn and Grow

You might know Ms. Rachel from YouTube, where she's been helping kids learn for years. Now, she's bringing her educational magic to books! She's released three new ones: "100 First Words, " "My First Coloring Book, " and "Potty Time with Bean. " Ms. Rachel’s journey started when her son had a speech

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Jan 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Grammys to Go On, But with a New Purpose amid LA Wildfires

The 67th Grammy Awards is still happening on February 2nd at the Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles. This decision comes despite the recent wildfires that have devastated the city. The Recording Academy has shown support by launching the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort, which has already distributed ov

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Jan 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Bugs and Bacteria: How Black Soldier Fly Larvae Help Manage Waste

Imagine having a tiny, efficient waste management team in your backyard. That's the idea behind using black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) to munch on sericulture waste – the leftover materials from silk production. This study looked into a clever way to feed BSFL by fermenting this waste with helpful ba

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

Boosting Skills for Ethiopia's Health Workers: A Look at Training Programs

Ever wondered what makes health services in Ethiopia tick? A lot of that has to do with health extension workers, or HEWs. These folks are on the front lines, providing care to communities. Since the Health Extension Program started, various training programs, known as capacity-building intervention

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