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Mar 13 2025WEATHER

Michigan's Big Tornado Practice Day: What You Need to Know

Michigan's Severe Weather Awareness Week is here, and with it comes a crucial reminder about tornado safety. On March 19th, 2025, the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac will kick off the Michigan Statewide Tornado Drill. This drill will use NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards to alert everyone i

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Mar 13 2025POLITICS

Jails and Crime: What's the Deal?

New Yorkers are worried about crime. They are happy that the new police commissioner is trying to fix the problem. But, some people in power want to close down Rikers Island, the city's main jail. They think jails are bad and want to let more people out. They believe that jails do not help keep peop

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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

Big Brother in Schools: AI Watching Students

Schools are using AI to monitor students' online activities on school-issued devices. This is done to keep students safe, but it raises serious questions about privacy and security. Students use these devices for more than just schoolwork; they also cope with personal struggles like depression, hear

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Mar 12 2025BUSINESS

Fake JOANN Fabrics Deals: Don't Get Tricked!

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts, a beloved store for over 80 years, is shutting down all of its locations by May 2025. This sad news has led to a new scam targeting customers. Scammers are creating fake websites that look just like JOANN's official site. They offer huge discounts, up to 90% off, on product

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Mar 12 2025HEALTH

Violence in the Doctor's Office: Chengdu's Primary Care Physicians Share Their Stories

Chengdu, China, has a problem. Primary care physicians (PCPs) are facing workplace violence (WPV) at an alarming rate. This violence comes in many forms, from verbal abuse to physical assault. What's causing this? And what can be done to stop it? First, let's talk about the numbers. A rece

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Mar 12 2025CRIME

Reagan Airport: A Wake-Up Call for Aviation Safety

A tragic event unfolded at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025. A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet, carrying 64 passengers, was on its final approach to the airport. Simultaneously, a U. S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, with three soldiers on board, was conducting

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Mar 11 2025CRIME

The Unseen Side of Rust: A Look at the Tragedy and Its Aftermath

The world remembers the tragic death of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer who lost her life on the set of the movie "Rust" in 2021. But what about the people who were there? The ones who witnessed the horror and had to live with the consequences? A new documentary, "Last Take: Rust and the Story

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Mar 11 2025HEALTH

Nurses' Views: Who Sees Patient Safety Better?

Patient safety is a big deal in healthcare. It's about making sure patients don't get hurt or sick because of mistakes. Nurses are on the front lines, so their views on safety are super important. But what if we compare nurses who have left the job with those still working? Might they see things dif

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Mar 11 2025CRIME

License Plate Cameras Under Siege

In a small community in South Carolina, a man found himself in hot water after being caught red-handed stealing a new safety camera. The device, part of a new initiative called "Colleton County Safe, " is designed to keep an eye on things and help solve crimes. The camera, made by a company called "

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Mar 10 2025HEALTH

Gender and Park Design: Who Feels Safe in Mexican Parks?

Parks are meant to be places where everyone can enjoy some fresh air and exercise. But do people in Mexico feel safe in these spaces? It turns out that how safe someone feels in a park can depend on two big things: their gender and the type of park they're in. First, let's talk about park type

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