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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Preparing for Health Crises: Quebec's Rapid Evidence Plan

When COVID-19 hit, Quebec had to quickly find the best ways to handle the situation. Now that the pandemic is behind us, it's time to improve how we deal with crises in the future. The main goal of a recent project was to create a plan for quickly finding and using the best evidence during health cr

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Food Safety in Lebanon: A Crisis Within a Crisis

Lebanon has been grappling with a severe economic and financial crisis, and the impact has extended to food safety and security. With the economic downturn, many people are struggling to afford safe and nutritious food. This crisis has not only affected the quality of life but also the practices and

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

Biden Praises Trudeau: A Unique Partnership

The last time President Biden visited Ottawa, he highlighted the strong bond between the United States and Canada. He emphasized that Canada is the best ally and closest partner the U. S. could ask for. When Biden took office, his first call to a foreign leader was to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Saving Texas Lives: Can 988 Survive Its Funding Gap?

Texas's 988 suicide hotline is facing a rough patch. With a $7 million budget shortfall, thousands of desperate callers are giving up hope, hanging up before they even connect with a counselor. This lifeline, backed by the federal government, is struggling under the weight of Texas's growing suicide

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Jan 05 2025CRIME

Two Israeli Soldiers' Ordeal: From Battlefields to Bourbon Street

Can you imagine surviving intense battles at home only to face terror abroad? That's what happened to two Israeli soldiers in their mid-20s. After facing Hamas and Hezbollah, they traveled to the US for a break. Little did they know, their holiday would take a dark turn. On New Year's Day, they were

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Jan 04 2025CRIME

Houston to New Orleans: A Man's Radical Turn

Imagine a man settling into his trailer home just outside Houston. Shamsud-Din Jabbar had a plan. He was headed to New Orleans. That night, he sat down with his family and dropped a bombshell. "I joined ISIS, " he told them, his words filled with a dark purpose. He shared a disturbing vision: a "cel

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Jan 03 2025POLITICS

The Struggle to Arrest South Korea's President

Early on Friday morning, something quite unusual happened in Seoul. South Korean investigators, armed with an arrest warrant for the current President Yoon Suk Yeol, tried to detain him. However, they were stopped by the president's security team at the presidential residence. The standoff lasted fo

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Jan 03 2025CRIME

Police Chief Unveils Surprising Time Spent on Mental Health Crises

Imagine this: a police chief reveals that a significant chunk of policing time is dedicated to handling mental health crises. This isn't just any police chief; it's Scott Fraser from Kingston Police. He spilled the beans in a recent report. So, why is this a big deal? Well, it shows that mental heal

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Jan 02 2025CRIME

Deadly Drive on Bourbon: A New Year's Tragedy

New Orleans' Bourbon Street turned into a nightmare just after midnight on New Year's Day. A driver in a white pickup truck mowed down crowds of partygoers, killing 15 and injuring many more. The suspect, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was shot dead by police following a chase and shootout. The F

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Jan 02 2025POLITICS

Puerto Rico's Lights Are Back On, But Challenges Remain

Everyone in Puerto Rico was in for a surprise on New Year's Eve. At 5:30 a. m. , a massive power outage left almost the entire island in the dark. This wasn't the first time something like this happened. The island's power grid has been struggling for years, ever since Hurricane Maria hit in 2017.

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