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Oct 18 2025HEALTH

Halloween Safety: A Few Simple Steps to Keep Kids Safe

Halloween is a time for fun, but it's important to stay safe. Every year, many children get hurt during trick-or-treating. Some even get hit by cars. This is because it gets dark early, and kids are excited and not paying attention. To keep kids safe, it's a good idea to make sure their costumes fi

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Oct 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

License Plate Readers: A New Way to Track People?

In Brookline, a plan to install Flock license plate readers has sparked a debate. The cameras, funded by Chestnut Hill Realty, are meant to deter package and retail theft. But, the ACLU of Massachusetts sees a bigger problem. They say these cameras could be used to track people's movements far and w

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Oct 18 2025HEALTH

Pickleball's Rise: A Growing Concern for Eye Safety

Pickleball has become a sensation, popping up everywhere from local parks to community centers. Its popularity has surged, with over a 223% increase in players in just three years. This growth spans all ages, making it a truly inclusive sport. However, with more people playing, there's an alarming r

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Oct 18 2025BUSINESS

Lifting the Load: How a Kent Coffee Roaster is Brewing Up Safety

In Kent, a local coffee roaster is making waves with a smart investment in safety. Bent Tree Coffee Roasters has just installed a new overhead crane system. This isn't just about lifting heavy bags of coffee beans. It's about keeping workers safe and making the business run smoother. The crane is a

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Oct 17 2025CRIME

A Journalist's Cars Blown Up in Italy

In the early hours of Friday, a loud blast shook the quiet town of Pomezia, just outside of Rome. The target? Two cars owned by a well-known Italian journalist and his family. The journalist, Sigfrido Ranucci, quickly shared the news on social media, stating that the explosion was caused by a bomb p

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Oct 17 2025SCIENCE

How Fire Detectives Learn to Solve Burned Mysteries

Fire detectives, also known as investigators, are not born with their skills. They have to learn them, just like anyone else. In Minnesota, these detectives-in-training get a special kind of classroom: a house that has been set on fire on purpose. This house is in a rural part of Anoka County. A few

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Oct 16 2025EDUCATION

Godwin Heights Schools: A Vote for a Brighter Future

In November, the Godwin Heights Public Schools district is asking voters to approve a $44. 5 million bond. This bond, if passed, will fund upgrades and improvements across the district's schools over the next 25 years. The good news is that voting yes won't raise taxes. The current tax rate will sta

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Oct 15 2025CRIME

Rainy Morning Crash: A Reminder to Drive Safe

A tragic accident happened on a Tuesday morning in Castaic. A man lost his life in a collision involving two vehicles. This incident occurred just after the first big rain of the fall season in the Santa Clarita Valley. Authorities are advising everyone to be extra careful while driving in wet condi

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Oct 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

How China Handles AI and Mental Health

China's approach to AI and mental health is different from what's happening in the U. S. While there are many reports in the U. S. about teens struggling with mental health and AI, China doesn't have the same issues. This might be because China has strict control over what gets reported in the media

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Oct 12 2025BUSINESS

Flint's Bold Move to Boost First Responders: A Closer Look

Flint, Michigan, is making a big move to improve its public safety team. The city just got a huge $1. 5 million grant. This money is meant to help hire more first responders and keep the ones they already have. It's also for training and better tools. The grant will pay for sign-on bonuses to attra

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