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Oct 31 2025HEALTH

Sparks and Scars: The Hidden Cost of Fireworks Fun

Fireworks light up the sky during celebrations, but they also light up emergency rooms. This review looks at the growing problem of firework injuries in the U. S. and what can be done about it. First, let's talk about who gets hurt. Mostly, it's guys. And where do they get hurt? Mostly in the hands

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Oct 31 2025HEALTH

A Doctor's Big Day: Baby or Senate Hearing?

The Senate was all set to grill Dr. Casey Means, the new surgeon general pick, but life had other plans. She went into labor, so the hearing got postponed. No one's mad, though. A baby is pretty important. Dr. Means is a big deal in the health world. She's got her own ideas about how to tackle chro

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

Nuclear Tensions: What's Behind Trump's Testing Talk?

Trump's recent suggestion to restart nuclear tests has sparked a global conversation. This idea comes at a time when other countries are boosting their nuclear capabilities. Russia, for instance, has been making nuclear threats and testing new weapons, like the Skyfall missile and underwater drones.

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

US Slashes Refugee Admissions to a Historic Low

The United States has decided to dramatically cut the number of refugees allowed into the country each year. Starting next year, only 7, 500 refugees will be permitted to enter, a significant drop from previous years. This new limit is part of a broader trend of restricting refugee admissions, which

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Oct 30 2025CRIME

A Disturbing Event in Germany: Mental Health and Migration

In a recent turn of events, a German court made a significant decision regarding an Afghan man who committed a shocking crime. The man, referred to as Enamullah O. due to privacy laws, was found to have stabbed two individuals, including a young child, in a kindergarten in Aschaffenburg. This incide

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Oct 30 2025HEALTH

Dr. Casey Means: A New Take on Health and a Delayed Senate Hearing

Dr. Casey Means, the chosen candidate for the surgeon general position, had her confirmation hearing postponed. Why? She went into labor. This unexpected event happened just hours before she was supposed to appear before the Senate health committee. No one knows when the hearing will be rescheduled.

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

Trump's Trade Tantrum: Who Pays the Price?

The world's economy is a complex web, already facing challenges like climate change and geopolitical tensions. Adding reckless political decisions to the mix is like throwing fuel on a fire. This is exactly what happened when President Trump decided to impose an extra 10% tariff on all Canadian good

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

How Work Rules Shake Up Medicaid

Let's talk about Medicaid and work requirements. This is a big deal because it changes who gets help and who doesn't. Some people think it's fair to make folks work to get benefits. Others say it's not that simple. Why? Because not everyone can work. Some have health issues, or they can't find jobs.

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

Vaccine Experts Face Criticism for Shifting Stance

Senator Bill Cassidy, a medical doctor, recently voiced concerns about the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). He believes they are moving away from scientific agreement. This shift makes him uneasy, especially when it comes to the reasons behind their choices. Cassidy was question

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Oct 30 2025EDUCATION

Finding Joy in the Everyday: Queer and Trans Youth Speak Out

In a small high school in New Brunswick, four queer and trans students shared their stories. They were not just survivors or victims. They were kids living their lives, finding joy, and challenging what others thought they should be. This is what they taught us. These students took part in art work

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