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county

Cleaning Up: A Look at Public Hygiene in King County

December 28, 2024

Let's talk about something that's not always talked about but is super important: public hygiene. We're focusing on King County, including Seattle. For a long time, these areas have been lacking in public restrooms, places to wash hands, and places to get clean drinking water. This isn't good for pu

education

Unlocking Black History: Florida Students Learn Beyond School Walls

December 28, 2024

Florida may have required African American history in schools for decades, but many students still receive incomplete lessons. This gap has led to community efforts like Charlene Farrington's Saturday classes at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach. Here, students delve into South Flor

crime

Tragic Shooting in North Charleston: A Closer Look

December 28, 2024

On Monday afternoon, the North Charleston Police Department responded to a frightening incident. A man, armed with a rifle similar to an AR-15, attacked a group of people at the Abberly Crossing Apartments on Patriots Boulevard. The attack happened around 4:41 PM. The suspect was seen leaving the sc

sports

Knee Troubles: Former GAA Stars Share Their Stories

December 27, 2024

Knee injuries are a part of life for many former intercounty Gaelic games players. These athletes, known as GAA players, often deal with pain and limited movement in their knees due to their active sporting careers. The study looked at retired GAA players to understand how knee injuries affect them

health

COVID-19: How Politics Played a Role in Colorado's Death Toll

December 27, 2024

Imagine walking through the streets of Colorado during the COVID-19 pandemic. You might have noticed that some counties were hit harder than others. Why was that? Researchers found a surprising link between the outcome of the 2020 presidential election and COVID-19 mortality rates. Let's break it d

sports

Young Penguins Shine at World Juniors

December 26, 2024

The IIHF World Junior Championships are underway in Ottawa, bringing together the best under-20 hockey players from around the globe. The Pittsburgh Penguins have three prospects joining the action. Forward Tanner Howe, a second-round pick in 2024, will represent Canada. The Finnish team includes tw

politics

New Ambassador to Panama: A Tangle Over the Canal

December 26, 2024

In a surprising move, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera was named as the next U. S. ambassador to Panama by President-elect Trump. This announcement comes at a time of growing tension between the two countries over the Panama Canal. Trump has been vocal about wanting the canal to r

crime

Prison Escape: Captured Convicted Murderer from Mississippi

December 26, 2024

A dangerous inmate who fled a Mississippi prison on Christmas Eve has been recaptured. Authorities had issued stern warnings to the public after 33-year-old Drew Johnson escaped from South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Leakesville. The escape occurred just before 3:30 PM on Tuesday, Decemb

health

Big Cats Strike Down by Bird Flu in Washington Sanctuary

December 26, 2024

At the Wild Felid Advocacy Center in Shelton, Washington, a sudden outbreak of bird flu has taken the lives of 20 big cats, including a Bengal tiger and various species like cougars, lynx, and bobcats. The sanctuary faced this crisis between late November and the middle of December. Mark Mathews, t

weather

Waves and Storms Return to California After Holiday Break

December 26, 2024

After a quiet Christmas, massive waves are about to pound the California coast again. Northern California is expecting waves up to 30 feet high from Thursday to Sunday. A high-surf advisory warns people to be cautious around the water. The Bay Area will also experience temperatures around 60 degrees