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Little Dane Missing in Oregon: A Community on Edge

March 3, 2025

A small town in Oregon is holding its breath. A two-year-old boy, Dane Paulsen, vanished without a trace. He was last spotted playing in his yard near the Siletz River. The search began Saturday evening, just after 4:25 PM. Local authorities, including the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, fire depar

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Fires Rage Across the Carolinas

March 3, 2025

Across the Carolinas, firefighters were busy battling multiple wildfires on Sunday. The situation was especially bad in South Carolina, where over 175 fires had burned through 6. 6 square miles. The governor of South Carolina declared a state of emergency to help with the response efforts. The Na

sports

Young Football Star's Life Cut Short in Tragic Accident

March 3, 2025

The world of college football was shaken by the sudden loss of a talented young player. Mason Alexander, a promising freshman on the Pittsburgh football team, was taken from this world in a car crash. He was just 18 years old. The accident happened late Saturday night in his hometown of Fishers,

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Fiery Sunday in the Carolinas: Winds, Dry Weather Fuel Wildfires

March 2, 2025

The Carolinas faced a challenging Sunday as wildfires raged across the region. Dry, windy conditions made it tough for firefighters to control the blazes. The Carolina Forest Fire, near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, grew rapidly, doubling in size overnight to 1, 200 acres. Officials had to issue

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South Carolina's Wildfires: A Blaze of Trouble

March 2, 2025

South Carolina is facing a serious problem. Wildfires are raging across the state, forcing the governor to take drastic measures. These fires have already burned through about 1, 200 acres and are threatening another 3, 000. The situation is so bad that more than 175 wildfires are currently active,

health

Measles Alert in Austin: What You Need to Know

March 1, 2025

A measles case has been confirmed in Austin, Texas. This isn't the first time measles has made an appearance in Texas, but it's the first time in Austin. The infected person is a young child who caught the virus while traveling abroad. The rest of the family is vaccinated, which is a good thing beca

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Measles Madness: Why Parties Are a Bad Idea

March 1, 2025

In West Texas, a measles outbreak has gotten serious, with over 146 cases reported. Most of these cases are in children who haven't been vaccinated. This has led to 20 hospitalizations and, sadly, one death of an unvaccinated school-age child. The outbreak is mostly in Gaines County, which has on

politics

Iowa's New Law: A Step Back for Trans Rights

March 1, 2025

Iowa's Republican governor has signed a controversial bill. This bill removes gender identity from the state's civil rights protections. This makes Iowa the first state to strip away civil rights from a previously protected group. The bill sailed through the Republican-controlled Senate and House, w

health

Measles on the Move: Texas Fights Back

February 28, 2025

In the heart of Texas, a small town is facing a big problem. Seminole, a rural city on the western edge, is dealing with a measles outbreak. It's the largest one in the U. S. since 2019. More than 140 people in Texas have caught the disease, with most cases in Gaines County. The situation is so seri

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Measles Outbreak in Texas: What We Know and What It Means

February 27, 2025

In the heart of Texas, a measles outbreak has been spreading among a close-knit religious community in Gaines County. This isn't just any outbreak; it's the largest one in the US so far this year. As of now, over 120 people have been affected, and sadly, one unvaccinated child has lost their life. T