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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

Sudan's Refugee Crisis: A Struggle for Survival at the Chad Border

In the small town of Tine, Chad, near the Sudanese border, refugees face a dire situation. Many have fled violence in Sudan, only to find little help upon arrival. Najwa Isa Adam, a 32-year-old refugee, now cooks for other displaced families. She escaped al-Fashir, where she was held captive and ass

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Dec 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Laughs and Controversy: The Book of Mormon Hits Little Rock

The Book of Mormon is coming to the Robinson Center this weekend. Shows are on Friday at 7:30 p. m. and Saturday at 2 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. Tickets range from $36 to $153. This musical has won nine Tony Awards. It has been running on Broadway for a long time. But it is still very bold and funny. The

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Dec 01 2025HEALTH

Understanding Scoliosis: How People Cope with the Unknown

Scoliosis is a condition that affects many young people. It's a curve in the spine that can cause problems. About one in every 25 kids has it. But what's it like to live with this condition? How do people deal with the uncertainty it brings? A recent study looked into this. They talked to 21 people

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Dec 01 2025BUSINESS

The Real Cost of Holiday Cheer: What It Takes to Sell at Snowport

Snowport, a festive holiday market in Boston, is a dream come true for many small businesses. But behind the twinkling lights and cheerful atmosphere, there's a lot of hard work and money involved. Vendors at Snowport pay a lot to be there. The Frenchman's Crepes, for example, pays about $27, 000 i

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Dec 01 2025BUSINESS

Santa Rosa's Parking Garage: A Battle Over Surplus Land

In a recent legal showdown, a California court backed Santa Rosa's plan to sell a downtown parking garage. The case, which started nearly three years ago, was all about whether the city followed the rules in declaring the garage as surplus property. The garage, known as Garage 5, is located on Thir

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Dec 01 2025HEALTH

Zepbound Gets a Price Cut: What This Means for You

Eli Lilly has made a big move to make its weight-loss drug, Zepbound, more affordable. They've lowered the price of single-dose vials, hoping more people can get their hands on it. Now, the starting dose is $299 a month, down from $349. Higher doses are also cheaper now, with the 5 mg dose at $399 a

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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

Ukrainian Driver's Quick Thinking Saves the Day

In a tense moment during a mission, a group of Ukrainian soldiers found themselves in a life-or-death situation. A Russian drone, armed with explosives, was hot on their trail, trying to strike their vehicle. The soldiers in the back tried to shoot it down, but hitting a fast-moving drone is no easy

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Dec 01 2025BUSINESS

Piramal Finance: Planning Big Moves in Local and Global Loans

Piramal Finance is making big plans to borrow money. They want to get 300 billion rupees by the end of this financial year. That's a lot of money! Half of that amount has already been borrowed. The company's CEO, Jairam Sridharan, shared this news. Most of the money will come from local sources. Ab

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Dec 01 2025HEALTH

What Are the Hidden Costs in Health Care Decisions?

Over the past decade, health economists have been paying more attention to the bigger picture when evaluating the value of medical treatments. A recent study looked at nearly 8, 000 cost-effectiveness analyses (CEAs) from 2013 to 2023. These studies compare the costs and benefits of different health

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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

Russia and China: A New Era of Easy Travel

Russia has just made it easier for many Chinese citizens to visit. President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing tourists, business people, academics, artists, and athletes from China to enter Russia without a visa for up to 30 days. This move is seen as a way to strengthen ties between the two

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