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Jan 23 2025LIFESTYLE

Discover the Magic of Wintry Trails in Minnesota

Ah, winter! It's a season that's often overlooked for outdoor activities, but those who brave the cold know there's something special about it. This January and February, Minnesota is hosting "Trails By Candlelight" at Thompson County Park in West St. Paul and Spring Lake Park Reserve in Hastings. T

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Understanding Adult Respiratory Syncytial Virus: A UK Study

Have you ever wondered how common and serious the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is among adults living in the UK? Surprisingly, we don't know much about this virus in adults because doctors don't usually test for it. This lack of information makes it hard to know if we need a vaccination program

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

AI in Public Health: The Power of Community Involvement

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform public health. But to make the most of it, everyone should be part of the conversation. Think about it like this: public health experts have given us life-changing innovations, like vaccines and clean water. Now, they're facing a big challe

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Jan 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

How AI is Making It Easier to Report Pollution

Imagine you live in a neighborhood where factories release chemicals into the air or water. You might be the first to notice something unusual, like a strange smell or water that looks weird. Reporting these issues can be tough, with lots of steps and hassles. This is where artificial intelligence (

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Why Politicians Need to Prove Their Support for Latinx Voters

In the last election and likely the next, both Republicans and Democrats are eager to win over more Latinx and Hispanic voters. Republicans are proud of their recent gains, with Donald Trump getting more Latinx votes than any previous Republican. But Democrats are worried after underperforming and a

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Jan 20 2025OPINION

MLK Day: Service Matters Most

You know it's Martin Luther King Jr. Day when you see kids volunteering at food banks and adults cleaning up parks. But did you know that this day of service was a long-time coming? Martin Luther King Jr. 's wife, Coretta Scott King, fought for years to make sure we honor her husband's legacy by ser

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Jan 20 2025BUSINESS

Pasadena Restaurants Face Uncertain Future After Eaton Fire

The Eaton Fire, which recently ravaged parts of Pasadena, has left many restaurant owners uncertain about their future. The blaze, which occurred just as many eateries were recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, has dealt them a heavy blow. Three owners expressed their concerns about staying in busi

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Jan 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fire's Harsh Reality: A Family's Loss in Altadena

The Eaton fire swept through Altadena, leaving the Stone family without homes. Danielle Stone, her husband Bryan Davila, and their daughter Melina lost their newly bought house along with her parents' and grandmother's homes. The fire's fury was so intense that it displaced thousands of families, in

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Jan 17 2025WEATHER

Fighting Frost: ODOT's Battle Against Winter Weather

Winter has hit Northeast Ohio hard, turning roads into slippery obstacles. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is working tirelessly, with crews on 12-hour shifts, to clear the ice and snow. Even so, keeping up with the heavy snowfall is tough. ODOT's Amanda McFarland explained that despit

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

The Power of Sports for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Does It Change Community Involvement?

Imagine a world where sports and physical activities help people with intellectual disabilities dive deeper into community life. Researchers decided to find out if this is really happening. They searched five major databases for studies that looked at how these activities impact community participat

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