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Feb 13 2025SCIENCE

The Secret Weapons of Crucifer Crops

Imagine a tiny, invisible war happening right in your garden. Crucifer crops, like cabbage and broccoli, are under constant attack from a sneaky bacterium called Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris, or Xcc for short. This nasty little bug causes black rot, a disease that can wipe out entire crops.

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Feb 12 2025EDUCATION

Louisiana's Academic Comeback

Louisiana's school system is making headlines again, this time for its impressive academic progress. Recently, a new academic recovery study ranked the state first in the country for reading growth and second for math, comparing data from 2019 to 2024. This is a big deal, as it shows that Louisiana

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

How to Reduce Pain and Improve Posture While Standing in Workplace Environments

Standing for extended periods can lead to significant lower stomach and hip issues. Arousing muscle activity in the hip muscle can lead to lower back pain. Long standing can also cause muscle exhaustion. Solutions such as using a footrest are often used. But could changing your arm positions also ea

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Feb 12 2025CRIME

Gunfire at Garden Oaks: A Death in the Morning

In a quiet Beaufort morning, just before sunrise, a tranquil neighborhood was shattered by the sound of gunfire. A person was found lifeless, with a gunshot wound, at the Garden Oaks Apartments on Salem Road. The Beaufort Police Department quickly responded to the scene, arriving just after 6:30 am

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Feb 11 2025RELIGION

The Pope's Powerful Words: When Trump's Policies Cross a Line

Pope Francis, known for his compassionate voice, recently spoke out against President Trump's migrant deportation policies. He didn't mince words when he described how these actions go against "the dignity of many men and women, and of entire families. " Pope Francis has a big heart for mig

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Feb 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Drought Watch: The New Kid on the Block, TMSDI

One of the key facts regarding how we experience the natural world is that droughts are notably disruptive and impact many things from the environment to how we live our daily social lives. First things first, droughts are very complex. This is especially true when we attempt to monitor them and an

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Feb 11 2025OPINION

How Power Often Takes Over Dietary choices

For many years the choices we make about diet seemed personal. Over time however that idea gets challenged . What happens when a choice about food consumption is not made by individuals? What role does state involvement play? Who decides what choices are? Let's not make any mistake politica

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

Migrating Towards Migraine: The fMRI Headache

Migraines aren't just headaches; they're a complex neurological condition. Researchers have been using fMRI scans to learn more about what's happening in the brain during a migraine. Studies have shown different things. Looming limitations come from the mixed bag of variables and m

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Kids First: Afghanistan's Medical Miracle

Imagine living in a place where getting basic medical care for your kid is a big challenge. That's the reality for many in Afghanistan. The country has faced years of conflict, and it has not been easy to keep hospitals running smoothly or to train enough doctors. In Afghanistan, kids need a lot of

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Understanding the Drug Scene: What We Miss in the Conversation

Imagine walking into a bustling city neighborhood at night. You see people huddled together, their faces etched with worry and desperation. This isn't a scene from a movie, but a glimpse into the daily reality of drug-related issues. Drug policy has been a hot topic in Norway for over 50 ye

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