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May 11 2025HEALTH

Adapting Hospitals for Pandemic and Regular Care

When a pandemic strikes, hospitals face a tough job. They must care for both pandemic patients and those with regular health issues. This is tricky because pandemic patients need special isolation to stop the virus from spreading. Meanwhile, regular patients still need care, and hospitals have limit

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May 11 2025HEALTH

The Mystery of Seizures: When One Side Turns into Two

Seizures can be tricky to figure out. They often start on one side of the brain and then spread. This type of seizure is called an absence-to-bilateral-tonic-clonic seizure with focal features. It is a type of seizure that starts in one area of the brain and then spreads to both sides. This can make

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May 10 2025EDUCATION

Teachers in Colorado Springs Ready to Strike Over District 11's Actions

A significant move is happening in Colorado Springs. Educators in District 11 are gearing up for a potential strike. This comes after the Colorado Springs Education Association (CSEA) members voted overwhelmingly to authorize a one-day strike. The vote was a strong 91% in favor. This strike is not j

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May 10 2025POLITICS

New Leadership in Space: The Unexpected NASA Pick

A retired Air Force officer has been chosen for a big role at NASA. Matthew Anderson is the name. He was nominated to be the deputy administrator of NASA. This news came out on May 6. It was not widely known until a social media post by the Space Force Association on May 7. Anderson has a long histo

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May 10 2025SCIENCE

Sunlight and CO2: A New Way to Make Ethylene

In the world of chemistry, there are different ways to use sunlight to turn CO2 into useful stuff. Usually, this involves using special materials that can capture sunlight and convert it into energy. But there is a catch. These methods often have downsides. They might not work as well as hoped, or t

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May 09 2025HEALTH

Avoiding the Dragon: A Look at Recent Restaurant Inspections

There is a Chinese eatery in Colorado Springs that has been struggling with health inspections. Dragon King, located at the intersection of Powers and Galley, has failed four times in a row. This is not a game, but a real-life situation that poses health risks to customers. The most recent inspecti

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May 08 2025LIFESTYLE

Manitou Springs Expands Creek Walk Trail with New Funding

The town of Manitou Springs is buzzing with excitement as they have just secured a significant grant to continue the expansion of their popular Creek Walk trail. This trail, which runs alongside Manitou Avenue and Fountain Creek, is set to get a major boost with a quarter-of-a-million-dollar grant f

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May 08 2025SCIENCE

A Powerful New Way to Fight Superbugs

Staphylococcus aureus, or S. aureus, is a big problem. It causes nasty infections in both people and animals. The main issue is that it has become resistant to many antibiotics. This makes it very difficult to treat. So, scientists are looking for new ways to fight this superbug. One promising appro

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May 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Dating App Raw's Privacy Blunder: A Wake-Up Call for Users

A recent incident with the dating app Raw has raised serious concerns about user privacy. The app, which launched in 2023, was found to be leaking sensitive user information. This included display names, birthdates, dating preferences, and precise location data. The location details were so specific

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May 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

GTA 6: Meet the Characters and Explore the World

Grand Theft Auto 6 is shaping up to be an exciting adventure. The game is set in the vibrant state of Leonida, a place that mirrors real-life Florida. Players will dive into the lives of Jason and Lucia, two protagonists who find themselves in a web of crime and conspiracy. Jason, a former army man,

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