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Feb 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Firestone’s New Green Race Tires Hit the Track

Firestone Racing is launching a new line of race tires that mix high performance with green technology for the 2026 IndyCar season. The new Firehawk tires will first appear at the St. Petersburg Grand Prix, and they will power both the top‑tier NTT IndyCar Series and the developmental INDY NXT se

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Jan 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Firestone Tire Brings Racing Thrills to the Road

Firestone has rolled out a new tire called the Firehawk Indy 500 V2. It's designed to bring the excitement of racing to everyday driving. This tire is part of Firestone's 125th-anniversary celebration. It's made to give sports cars an extra boost of performance and style. The Firehawk Indy 500 V2 h

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Jan 13 2026HEALTH

Fireworks Fun Gone Wrong: What's Really Happening?

Fireworks light up the sky during holidays, but they're also lighting up emergency rooms. Injuries from fireworks have been on the rise in the U. S. since 2012. A recent study looked at firework-related injuries from 2016 to 2021. It found that most injuries happen around New Year's and Independence

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Jan 02 2026OPINION

Clark County's Big Plans for 2026: Money, Bridges, and Homes

Clark County is looking ahead to 2026 with big plans. The main focus is on money. The state has a big budget gap. The governor wants to fix it without raising taxes. Lawmakers should do the same. They need to cut costs, not just raise taxes. The federal government is not helping. They claim to save

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Dec 19 2025HEALTH

Firefighters' Gear: A Hidden Health Risk?

Firefighters put their lives on the line to protect others, but their protective gear might be putting their health at risk. Recent research has uncovered that some firefighter turnout gear contains chemicals linked to cancer and hormone problems. The study focused on brominated flame retardants, w

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Oct 31 2025HEALTH

Sparks and Scars: The Hidden Cost of Fireworks Fun

Fireworks light up the sky during celebrations, but they also light up emergency rooms. This review looks at the growing problem of firework injuries in the U. S. and what can be done about it. First, let's talk about who gets hurt. Mostly, it's guys. And where do they get hurt? Mostly in the hands

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Oct 25 2025OPINION

Clarkston's EMS: A Tough Choice for Taxpayers

Clarkston, a small town with a population of around 7, 300, has long prided itself on its independent emergency medical services (EMS). For over a decade, residents have paid extra taxes to keep this service local, believing it ensures faster response times and better care. However, this commitment

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Oct 17 2025SCIENCE

How Fire Detectives Learn to Solve Burned Mysteries

Fire detectives, also known as investigators, are not born with their skills. They have to learn them, just like anyone else. In Minnesota, these detectives-in-training get a special kind of classroom: a house that has been set on fire on purpose. This house is in a rural part of Anoka County. A few

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Jun 08 2025HEALTH

Firefighter Culture: How Team Spirit and Health Go Hand in Hand

Firefighters are known for their strong sense of camaraderie and teamwork. Yet, the overall health culture within their organizations is often overlooked. A recent study set out to change that by creating a tool to measure this aspect of firefighter life. The tool, with 34 questions, was designed to

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May 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Clarksdale Celebrates Its Own: The Sinners Festival

Clarksdale, Mississippi, a town of about 14, 000 people, mostly Black, finally got to see their story on the big screen. This happened thanks to the Sinners festival, a three-day event that brought the film Sinners to their hometown. The film, released in April, is about two brothers in the 1930s wh

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