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Jun 20 2026FINANCE

National City’s Money Problems Need More Than Happy Talk

National City isn’t some small town with a million extra dollars sitting in a jar. It’s a working-class city of 56, 000 people squeezed into just 7 square miles. Most folks there are busy paying rent, feeding families, and making it through the week—not studying spreadsheets to see if their city can

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Jun 20 2026OPINION

Small actions today build stronger communities later

Vaccines have quietly saved over 150 million lives in the past half century, protecting not just individual children but entire neighborhoods. Healthy kids mean full classrooms, busy playgrounds, and fewer sleepless nights for parents. Yet tiny doubts about rare side effects or public health rules c

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Feb 13 2026HEALTH

Vaccines: A Shield for Nations

Vaccines are not just about health; they are a matter of national security. This is the strong message from a top global health leader. He warns that growing anti-vaccine feelings around the world could make it harder to fight future pandemics. The leader is Richard Hatchett. He heads the Coalition

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Jan 28 2026HEALTH

New Jersey's Vaccine Exemption Surge: What's Happening and Why It Matters

Vaccine exemptions in New Jersey are on the rise, and it's not just a small increase. The numbers are growing fast, especially for religious reasons. In the 2024-25 school year, nearly 25, 000 kids skipped vaccines because of their family's religious beliefs. That's a big jump from just a decade ago

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Jan 20 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Chapter for Center in the Square

Center in the Square is making room for something fresh. They're saying goodbye to the science museum that's been there for years. This move is part of a bigger plan to shake things up and bring in new experiences. The science museum had its time, but now it's time to make way for something differe

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Vaccine Hesitancy: A Social Media Strategy to Boost COVID-19 Shots

Vaccine reluctance has been a growing issue worldwide. This has made it tough to quickly roll out new vaccines, like those for COVID-19. Social media could be a game-changer in this situation. It's a powerful tool to reach many people at once. But is it the best way to spend money? Let's break it do

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Jan 06 2026HEALTH

Vaccines: More Than Just Disease Fighters for Seniors

Vaccines are not just about avoiding infections. They also help older folks stay healthy in other ways. For example, getting vaccinated against shingles, RSV, and flu can lower the chances of serious health problems like heart attacks, strokes, and even dementia. Older adults are more at risk for i

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Jan 03 2026HEALTH

Vaccines: More Than Just Disease Fighters for Seniors

Vaccines are like superheroes for older adults. They don't just shield them from serious illnesses like shingles, RSV, and flu. They also come with some surprising extra benefits. Let's take a closer look. First up, the shingles vaccine. It's a big deal because it cuts the risk of getting shingles

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

Vaccines and Autism: What Science Says

Vaccines have been a hot topic for years, especially when it comes to autism. Many parents worry that vaccines might cause autism, but science says otherwise. The truth is, autism is complex, and its causes are not fully understood. However, one thing is clear: vaccines are not the cause. The idea

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Dec 01 2025HEALTH

Why Vaccines Don't Cause Autism: A Science-Based Look

Vaccines have been a hot topic for years, especially when it comes to autism. Recently, a high-ranking health official suggested that vaccines might be linked to autism. This claim is not new, but it's important to look at the facts. Back in the late 1990s, a study by Andrew Wakefield claimed that

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