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Mar 19 2025SPORTS

Who Will Shine in the First Four? A Look at the Underdogs

The First Four in the NCAA Tournament is often a launching pad for unexpected runs. Since 2011, 13 teams from this group have won multiple games, with two even making it to the Final Four. This year, four teams—North Carolina, Texas, Xavier, and San Diego State—are vying for a spot in the main brack

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Mar 18 2025HEALTH

First-Time Moms and the Caesarean Section: A Closer Look

The World Health Organization suggests that 10-15% of births should be via caesarean section. Nigeria, however, has a rate of just 2. 8%, which is significantly lower. This low rate is surprising, given the potential risks for first-time mothers. First-time mothers, also known as primigravida, face

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Mar 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Connie's Gambling Scheme and the Unlikely Alliance

Connie, a character known for her past troubles with the law, has found herself in hot water again. This time, she's running an illegal sports betting operation in Medford. It's a risky move, especially for someone with a criminal record. Connie's past includes running an underground casino, which l

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Mar 10 2025SPORTS

NFL Free Agency: The First Day of Chaos

The NFL free agency period is like a wild shopping spree. It starts with a bang, and this year was no different. On the first day of the legal tampering window, teams were allowed to chat with player representatives, but not the players themselves. However, the real action started weeks before, at t

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Mar 10 2025POLITICS

Supreme Court to Weigh in on Conversion Therapy Ban

The highest court in the land, the Supreme Court, has decided to step into a heated debate. They will listen to arguments about a Colorado law that stops therapists from trying to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. This isn't just about one state. Over 20 states have similar ru

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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Pharmacies to the Rescue: A New Way to Manage Common Health Issues

Imagine this: You're feeling under the weather with a sore throat or an earache. Instead of waiting for days to see a doctor, you pop into your local pharmacy. This is the idea behind Pharmacy First (PF), a service that has been rolled out in England. This service is part of a bigger plan to make he

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

Heart Health Checks Before Birth

Imagine being able to check a baby's heart health before they are born. That is exactly what doctors are trying to do with a special ultrasound test. This test is done during the first few months of pregnancy. The goal is to spot any heart problems early on. This is important because heart issue

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Feb 25 2025SCIENCE

A Horse in Canada Has a Rare Parasite

Horses around the world can be infected by many types of parasites. One of these parasites is a type of worm called a strongyle. There are 64 different types of these worms that can infect horses. These worms live in the horse's gut and can cause problems. Some of these worms are very common, but ot

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Feb 25 2025POLITICS

A Woman's Fight for Her Voice

A recent town hall meeting in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, turned chaotic when a woman was forcibly removed for speaking out. Teresa Borrenpohl, a resident of Post Falls, found herself at the center of the storm. The event, organized by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, was supposed to be a

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Feb 25 2025POLITICS

White House Access Denied: AP's Legal Battle

A federal judge recently declined to temporarily reinstate the Associated Press' (AP) full access to the White House. This decision came after the White House banned AP from attending certain events due to a naming dispute over the Gulf of Mexico. The judge, Trevor McFadden, did not find enough evid

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