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Dec 15 2025RELIGION

Faith, Art, and Immigration: Churches Make Bold Statements

Churches are using Nativity scenes to make strong statements about immigration. In Charlotte, a church's Nativity scene includes ICE agents approaching the Holy Family. This was done to highlight the recent immigration enforcement actions in the city. The scene was vandalized by an unidentified man

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Dec 09 2025BUSINESS

First Business Bank Joins Virtual Investor Conference

First Business Bank is stepping into the spotlight at the Sidoti & Company Year End Virtual Investor Conference. This event is set for December 11, 2025. The bank's top leaders will be there. Corey A. Chambas, the CEO, David R. Seiler, the President and COO, and Brian D. Spielmann, the CFO, will sha

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Nov 27 2025OPINION

Keeping the Peace: Why Politics Don't Belong at the Dinner Table

Family gatherings are supposed to be a time of joy and connection. They are a chance to relax, enjoy good food, and appreciate the people who matter most. But all too often, these moments are ruined by heated political debates. Politics have a way of dividing people. They can turn a friendly conver

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Nov 27 2025HEALTH

Helping Heroes: A Big Step Forward for First Responders' Mental Health

First responders are the unsung heroes who rush into danger when others run away. But what about their mental health? A big problem is that many of them face stress and trauma on the job. In fact, about one in seven first responders show signs of PTSD from their regular duties. This number goes up e

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Nov 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Merging Nature and Numbers: How First Nations' Wisdom Can Shape Environmental Accounting

First Nations' deep connection to the land offers valuable insights into environmental accounting. The UN's SEEA-EA framework aims to blend environmental and economic data. It organizes ecosystem details, measures services, and tracks changes over time. But how can it better include First Nations' v

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Nov 03 2025HEALTH

How First Responders Handle Tough Times

First responders see a lot of intense situations. They handle emergencies and care for very sick people. This job can be really hard on their minds. It’s easy to see why they might develop mental health issues, like posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). People deal with stress in different ways. So

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Nov 01 2025LIFESTYLE

The Value of Family Meals: A Closer Look

Family meals are a big deal. They bring people together, create memories, and build bonds. But let's be real, they can also be a hassle. Some folks love the idea of sitting down together every night, while others see it as a chore. For many, family meals are a tradition passed down through generati

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Jul 25 2025LIFESTYLE

When Mothers-in-Law Cross the Line: Real Stories of Family Fights

Family life can be tricky, and sometimes mothers-in-law push boundaries. These real stories show how things can get messy. In one story, a new mom was thrilled to announce her baby's birth online. But her mother-in-law beat her to it, posting a photo that made it seem like the baby was hers. The mo

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Jun 21 2025HEALTH

Pregnancy Fitness: How Mom's Workouts Shape Baby's First Month

First off, let's talk about a study that looked at how moms' exercise routines during pregnancy can affect their babies' early development. This study was a follow-up to a bigger experiment. The focus was on how a specific type of workout, combining both cardio and strength training, influenced babi

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Jun 19 2025SCIENCE

Heat and Exercise: The Surprising Truth About Blood Flow

First, let us talk about what happens to blood flow in parts of the body that are not moving during exercise. Most people assume that as exercise gets harder, blood flow to these inactive areas drops. This is because the body is thought to prioritize blood flow to working muscles. However, this idea

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