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Nov 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

Polluted Air in Punjab: A Danger for 11 Million Kids

Pakistan's Punjab province is facing a severe air pollution crisis. Over 11 million children under five are at risk, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef). The air quality in Punjab is so bad that it's called a "calamity. " Schools and public spaces are closed until November 17 to

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Nov 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

Firefighters Make Progress on Ventura County's Mountain Blaze

In Ventura County, northwest of Los Angeles, fire crews are fighting a wildfire called the Mountain Fire. They've made good progress, thanks to helpful weather. The fire's size is about 32 square miles, and crews have contained 26% of it. Sadly, more than 100 structures, many of them homes, have bee

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Nov 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Mattel's Wicked Dolls Lead to Unexpected Adult Site

Imagine opening a doll box expecting to find your favorite Wicked character, but instead, you're greeted by an adult website? That’s exactly what happened to Mattel over the weekend. The toy giant found itself in hot water when the web address on its Wicked collection doll packaging led consumers to

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Nov 11 2024EDUCATION

Saskatchewan's Digital Adventure: Teaching Treaty History

In Saskatchewan, where learning about treaties is a must for schools, a research team spent two years with elementary teachers. They used digital storytelling to make treaty history lively and interesting. The team included a teacher, a researcher, and a Cree knowledge keeper who shared their experi

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Nov 11 2024HEALTH

Knee Pain: How Pilates Can Step In

Knee pain is no fun, right? But did you know that instead of just taking it easy, you can actually fight back against it with the right exercises? Pilates, for instance, can be a game-changer. It turns out that about one in four adults experience knee pain, and that number has been on the rise. Ost

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Nov 11 2024EDUCATION

Schools in Payson Score High in State Assessment

You might be wondering, "How are the schools in Payson doing? " Well, they've just gotten a solid "B" on the state report card. That's pretty good, right? Imagine only 31 states and territories participated in this assessment. That's a lot of places! Payson schools didn't just get this grade for fu

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Nov 11 2024BUSINESS

Investment in Tech: OhmIQ Grows in Charleston

Are you curious about where the future of heating technology is headed? Look no further than Charleston County, South Carolina. OhmIQ, a company known for its innovative ohmic heating technology, is expanding its operations in a big way. The firm has just invested $1. 1 million to set up a new 10, 0

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Nov 10 2024POLITICS

Meet Washington's Surprise Winner: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Scores Again

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a first-term Democrat from Washington's 3rd District, has pulled off another victory, defeating Republican Joe Kent in a closely watched race. Two years ago, she shocked everyone by winning a seat that hadn't been held by a Democrat in over a decade. This time, despite some

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Nov 10 2024HEALTH

Kidney Transplants: Why More Specialists Are Needed

Kidney transplants are the best option for people with advanced kidney disease. They also save healthcare costs. But, these patients need special care from doctors who know a lot about transplants. These are called transplant nephrologists. They have to know a lot about checking if patients are good

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Nov 10 2024POLITICS

What Rules Do Soldiers Follow Around the World?

Every country has its own set of rules for soldiers, shaped by history and culture. Soldiers have big responsibilities, as they can use deadly force. They must be experts with their weapons and follow the laws of war, showing humanity at all times. Their leaders guide them, and the nation supports t

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