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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Eastern Congo's Escalating Conflict: A Humanitarian Crisis

Eastern Congo is in the midst of a serious crisis. Over 400 innocent people have lost their lives in recent clashes. The M23 group, backed by Rwanda, has intensified its attacks in South Kivu. This is happening despite a recent peace deal between Congo and Rwanda, which didn't include the M23 group.

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Nov 29 2025WEATHER

Snowy Surprise: Why Eastern Missouri Might See More Snow This Weekend

Eastern Missouri is gearing up for its first snowfall of the season, with a weather alert in place for Friday night and Saturday. The region could see 2 to 4 inches of snow, with some areas potentially getting even more. But why is this happening? It all comes down to some cool physics. Clouds are

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Apr 14 2025HEALTH

Eastern Europe's Ethical Research Revolution

Eastern Europe is a hotspot for global clinical trials. Why? Because it's cost-effective. However, this comes with a catch. The region has some gaps in research oversight and a shortage of local experts in research ethics. This raises a big question: Are participants in these trials at risk of being

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Eastern Europe in Crisis: How Trump's Aid Freeze is Shaking the Region

Eastern Europe is in turmoil. Why? Because President Trump suddenly stopped U. S. foreign aid for 90 days. This move is causing major problems for countries that rely on this money to keep their democracies strong and their economies stable. Why is this a big deal? These countries have been tr

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Tuberculosis Surge in Kansas: What You Need to Know

Kansas is in the middle of a huge tuberculosis outbreak. As of January 24, there were 67 active cases and 79 latent infections reported since 2024, mainly in Wyandotte and Johnson counties near Kansas City. Jill Bronaugh, from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, called it the largest ou

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Jan 28 2025HEALTH

TB Outbreak: Kansas Deals with Biggest US Record

Kansas is dealing with the largest tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in U. S. history, with 67 cases of active TB and 79 cases of latent TB confirmed so far. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reported that the outbreak began in January 2024, with most cases concentrated in Wyandotte an

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

New Health Unit Kicks Off in Eastern Ontario

Eastern Ontario has welcomed a new health unit, the South East Health Unit (SEHU), on New Year's Day. This unit was formed by merging three existing health units, and it's set to serve over 550, 000 residents across a vast region of nearly 20, 000 square kilometers. The creation of SEHU is a signif

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

What's Behind Mahomes' Injury? Andy Reid's Play-Calling Questioned

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes got injured during a game against the Cleveland Browns. Some people think that the head coach, Andy Reid, might be responsible. Reid kept calling passing plays even when the Chiefs were winning by a lot. This raised some eyebrows, as Mahomes got hurt af

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Dec 16 2024SPORTS

Injury Drama: Will Mahomes Be Back for Chiefs' Next Games?

Kansas City Chiefs fans are holding their breath. Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes is likely to miss at least one of the team's upcoming games due to a high ankle sprain. The injury happened in the fourth quarter, and backup Carson Wentz had to step in. Mahomes has taken a beating lately, with 11 o

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Nov 12 2024CRIME

Police Tackle Car Break-ins in Kansas City’s Westport Area

Kansas City residents in the Westport area are staying vigilant after several car break-ins. Allison Mitchell, a worker in the area, shared her feelings, "Working late around here can be scary. We see shattered car windows all the time. " Mark Romero's daughter witnessed multiple broken-into cars ne

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