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Jan 25 2026WEATHER

Brace Yourself: A Chilly Weekend Ahead for Kingston and Surroundings

Eastern Ontario, including Kingston, is in for a rough ride this weekend. A harsh Arctic air mass is moving in, bringing heavy snow and bitter cold. The weather service is urging everyone to get ready. Snow bands will form around Lake Ontario, dumping a lot of snow, especially to the east and north

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Uganda's Internet Returns, But Social Media Stays Blocked

Uganda's internet is back on, but not all the way. After a few days of being cut off, people could reconnect to the web late on Saturday night. However, social media platforms remain blocked. This happened right after President Yoweri Museveni won his sixth term in office. He's been in power for ove

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Jan 17 2026POLITICS

Uganda's Election: A Clash of Generations

Uganda's recent election has put the spotlight on the country's political landscape, highlighting a significant generational divide. The incumbent president, Yoweri Museveni, has secured another term, extending his rule to an impressive four decades. With 72% of the vote, Museveni's victory is unden

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Uganda's Big Export Win: Coffee and Gold Strike Gold

Uganda just had a massive boost in its export earnings. In October, the country made almost twice as much money as it did last year. This huge jump is thanks to big sales in coffee, cocoa, and gold. Let's break it down. Coffee is a big deal for Uganda. It's the top coffee exporter in Africa. Lately

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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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Mar 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Chickens in the Heat: Uganda's Farmers Face Climate Challenges

Uganda's rural families rely heavily on chickens for food and income. These chickens roam freely, scavenging for food. But, rising temperatures are causing big problems for these birds. Farmers in Soroti district shared their struggles. They said that high temperatures are making chickens less produ

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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 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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