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Oct 29 2024HEALTH

Local Hospital and Dragon Boating Team: A Unique Support for Breast Cancer Survivors

Did you know that there's a wonderful collaboration happening in Gibson City, Illinois? The Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services Oncology Clinic and the Prairie Dragon Paddlers (PDP) have teamed up to make a real difference in the lives of breast cancer survivors. Christal Gossett, who heads the O

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Oct 29 2024CRIME

Missing Axes and Guns: Montana's Mystery Camper Murder

Imagine waking up to the shocking news that your friend was brutally murdered while camping in Montana. This is what Dustin Kjersem's friends and family faced when he was discovered dead in his tent. Authorities now suspect a killer is on the loose, having taken some key items from the crime scene.

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Oct 27 2024SPORTS

Youngest Eight-Thousander Conqueror Aims for More

Nima Sherpa, an 18-year-old Nepalese climber, recently became the youngest person to scale all 14 of the world's highest peaks. Despite this impressive feat, Nima isn't slowing down. He plans to summit Manaslu, the eighth-highest mountain, in winter without extra oxygen or ropes, an unprecedented ch

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Oct 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Borderlands Fans Rally Behind Caleb's Fight and Fundraiser

Caleb McAlpine, a devoted Borderlands fan, found himself in a tough battle—a serious health diagnosis with time running short. He dreamed of playing the next Borderlands game, so he shared his story online. Gearbox Software, the game's creators, stepped in to help, but the Borderlands community didn

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Oct 27 2024FINANCE

Nasdaq Reaches Peak

The Nasdaq stock market hit its highest value ever. This milestone is significant because it shows investor confidence in tech and growth companies. The rise was driven by big tech stocks like Apple and Amazon, which have performed exceptionally well in recent times. Investors might wonder if this

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Oct 26 2024EDUCATION

A Special Place for Kids: Victoria's Place

Meet Melanie Ray, a mom who wanted to make a difference for kids like her daughter, Victoria. Victoria has Down syndrome and autism, and Melanie saw a need for a safe space where kids with special needs could have fun and make friends. So, she started Victoria's Place in 2018. At Victoria's Place,

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Oct 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Gaming Wish Comes True: Gamers Help Terminal Patient Play Upcoming Game Early

Meet Caleb McAlpine, a huge Borderlands fan who recently got some devastating news. Doctors told him he has terminal cancer, with only a year or two left to live. This left Caleb wondering if he'd ever get to play the upcoming Borderlands 4, which isn't set to release until 2025. So, Caleb took to

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Oct 26 2024HEALTH

Breast Cancer in the Latino Community: A Different Battle

Breast cancer is a serious issue, and in Texas, it's the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women. Unfortunately, according to Dr. Eduardo Valdes of Suvida Healthcare in Dallas, when it hits the Latino community, things get even tougher. You see, while Hispanic women overall have lower rate

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Oct 23 2024CRIME

Queens Residents Protest: Cops or Community Support?

In Queens, sex workers and vendors are protesting against the NYPD's crackdown on Roosevelt Ave. They argue that this operation unfairly targets vulnerable communities, like immigrants and transgender residents. Instead of deploying more police, they believe the city should invest in community progr

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Oct 23 2024ENVIRONMENT

Charleston Neighbors Seek Friendly Ways to Handle Coyotes

In the Wagener Terrace community of Charleston, South Carolina, residents are pushing for a new way to deal with coyotes. They want a plan that teaches people how to stay safe, keeps the coyotes away, and doesn't harm them. This comes after neighbors saw more coyotes around since August. Some even c

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