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county

Cook County Fights Environmental Injustice: A Battle for Resilience

February 5, 2025

Floodwaters are quietly creeping their way up in the basement of Tara Stamps, who just recently started her role as Cook County supervisor. That storm moved quickly through the West Side of Chicago. But its impact will continue to linger. The city is looking for their input. People Sitting next

health

Pregnancy and Parasites: A Hidden Problem in South Sudan

February 5, 2025

Pregnancy is a time of joy and anticipation, but in South Sudan, it could also be a hidden danger zone for an unusual threat. Onchocerciasis is a disease that can be a big problem in some parts of Africa. South Sudan is one of the worst affected countries. Imagine a tiny parasite called O

crime

Demand for Justice: Prosecutors Allegedly Punished for Upholding Law

February 4, 2025

Two prosecutors, Nancy Theberge and Brock Lunsford, found themselves in a tough spot. They were both transferred out of the resentencing unit in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office. According to their legal claims they were targeted. The reason? They supported the Menendez brothers' re

weather

Storms Rolling In: What SoCal Needs to Know

February 4, 2025

Big changes are coming to Southern California's weather. A strong atmospheric river is headed to Los Angeles County on Tuesday. But this isn’t the first storm. Another storm already hit Northern California on Monday. It is a powerful one. Flood watches cover a large area of Northern California fr

sports

Tweaking Biking sessions: Fatigued Conceptual Wander

February 3, 2025

First, picture this: athletes and workers regularly push through multiple exercise sessions in a single day or back-to-back days. These your grouped interval training or a steady pedal session could, potentially, blur the lines of performance and perception. Remember those intense baffled faces of

crime

Run, Hide, or Chase - Man Overcomes Impressions

February 3, 2025

A man on the run. That is what the police are dealing with today. Let’s talk about Nicholas Voutsas, the guy who managed to slip away from law enforcement. He was being transported by a van to a hospital in Newark. This wasn’t just any hospital trip. It’s a clear spot to try to get away. There

weather

Get Ready for a Fluffy Evening

February 3, 2025

As Sunday evening approaches, some parts of the Delaware Valley are going to experience a tricky situation that was predicted by a rodent on February 2nd. The forecast is calling for snowfall to start around 5 pm and wrap up by 10 pm. Now, let's talk specifics. The areas likely to get the

environment

Smoke and Flame: A Big Problem at Martinez Refinery

February 2, 2025

On a Saturday afternoon in Martinez, a leak in a refinery led to a massive explosion and a huge fire. The fire burned fiercely and sent dark smoke across Martinez, Pacheco, and Clyde. The refinery is known for having a lot of problems, so maybe this shouldn't have been a surprise. Luckily, all emplo

education

Discovering the Hidden Benefits of Technical Education

February 1, 2025

Imagine learning skills that will stay with you forever, and that's exactly what Career and Technical Education (CTE) is all about. In Michigan, CTE is much more than just a part of high school or college. It starts way before that, helping young people figure out what they want to do after

crime

Protect Your Hard Earned Cash, watch for mail thieves

February 1, 2025

Some thieves have had a new idea to make some quick money. They are stealing written checks from outdoor mailboxes. Then, they alter the checks to get money from your bank account. This crime has taken place at Johnson County, so make sure to look out for this