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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Food Bank Leadership Shake-Up: What's Really Going On?

The food bank scene in south Louisiana is in turmoil. The head of Second Harvest Food Bank, Natalie Jayroe, has left the position after 19 years. This sudden change has stirred up a lot of talk and controversy. Hundreds of thousands of families in south Louisiana depend on this organization for food

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Feb 06 2025LIFESTYLE

Cold Can't Keep Love Away in 2025

So, you'd think that the cold weather in Minnesota would make for more cuddly romance, but it isn't panning out that way. Maybe our stoic Scandinavian roots have something to do with it. What happened to the saying, "Cold hands, warm heart? " We have to pile on the flannel pajamas and hats to keep w

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Close Calls: When Babies Arrive Too Soon in Ethiopia

Imagine a country where every year, thousands of women face a dangerous situation. It isn't a war zone; it is Ethiopia. A baby is born every 33 months. When it is less, it is considered too close or short. This puts the mother at a higher risk of complications. In many countries this isn't a big pro

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Feb 05 2025SPORTS

Sports fans in Colorado can now watch home teams live thanks to a new partnership

Lately, a very exciting agreement has brought the Colorado Avalanche fans a lot of happiness. Starting February 4, 2025, sports fans in Colorado will be able to watch the Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Avalanche live on Xfinity. Altitude Sports is making a comeback for the people of Colora

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Feb 05 2025LIFESTYLE

Couples hug, stretch and laugh together

In these modern times, Wellness isn't just about the organic grocery stores on the way to the gym. It has reached every marketplace and Colorado Springs is no exception. Among the newest wellness craze is stretching you know the exercise that helps you get better at gym? Beyond being a unique worko

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Ivermectin and Permethrin: Are the Philippines Ready for a New Way to Treating Scabies?

Scabies can be quite a challenge. This skin infection caused by tiny mites can cause intense itching, make it hard for people to fit in plus can be very contagious. Treatments used to be basic, using things like topical creams. Tropical creams like permethrin have long stood as the common choice fo

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Feb 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Dye Disaster: The Power of MIL-100(Fe)

Scientists have cooked up a powerful cleaning material called MIL-100(Fe). They made it from basic ingredients like ammonium iron sulfate and trimesic acid under easy conditions. This material has tiny holes and a massive surface area. This makes it super effective at sucking up nasty organ

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Feb 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Turning Trash into Treasure: Cleansing Water with Mine Waste

Listen up, because this is something amazing! Imagine if we could turn garbage into something useful. A group of researchers did exactly that. They took waste from mines and turn into a strong cleaner for water. This stuff is full of iron and was mixed with a special "trimesic acid" help f

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Feb 05 2025BUSINESS

Google's Cloud Division Fails to Meet Market Hopes

The firm that owns Google, based in Silicon Valley, recently announced its latest earnings. The company reported a total revenue of $96. 5 billion for the most recent period, marking a 12 percent increase from the previous year. However, this figure just missed the mark of $96. 6 billion that many f

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Feb 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Star Takes the Spotlight: Cannes Film Festival’s New Leader

A prominent French actress, Juliette Binoche, is stepping into a new role. She's taking over as jury president for the 78th Cannes Film Festival. This isn't just any festival; it's the world's most prestigious one. This year, Cannes is showcasing leadership by a woman for the second time in a row.

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