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Dec 01 2025HEALTH

A Local Credit Union's Generous Gift to Fight Breast Cancer

In a show of community spirit, a credit union from Saginaw Township recently handed over a $1, 000 check to help in the battle against breast cancer. The money, raised throughout October, is headed to the MyMichigan Health Foundation in Midland. This cash boost will go towards educating patients, pr

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Dec 01 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer Treatment: Why BMI Isn't the Only Factor

When it comes to breast cancer treatment, BMI is often seen as a key factor. But new research suggests that it's not the only thing that matters. Metabolic and inflammatory markers might play a bigger role in how well patients respond to treatment. Breast cancer is a complex disease. Treatment can

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Nov 28 2025WEATHER

Snowy Weekend Ahead: What You Need to Know

A big snowstorm is heading towards southeast Minnesota, and it's going to stick around for a while. Starting Friday night and lasting until Sunday morning, this storm is expected to dump a lot of snow. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Rochester and nearby areas. Thi

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Nov 28 2025HEALTH

Birth Control and Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know

A recent study from Sweden has stirred up conversations about birth control and breast cancer. This study followed over 2 million women under 50 for more than a decade. The findings show that while hormonal birth control is generally safe, there are slight differences in breast cancer risk depending

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Nov 27 2025RELIGION

Pope Leo's First Big Test: Can He Make a Mark in the Middle East?

Pope Leo XIV is off to the Middle East for his first big trip as pope. Unlike his predecessor, who made waves early on, Leo is more reserved. But this trip might just show what he's really made of. First stop: Turkey. He'll meet with President Erdogan, who's been accused of not playing fair with de

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

A Chat Between Leaders: Erdogan and Pope Leo Talk Peace

Turkish President Erdogan had a chat with Pope Leo in Ankara. They talked about big issues like peace in the Middle East and Ukraine. Erdogan liked what the Pope said about the Palestinian situation. He thinks the Pope is smart to push for a two-state solution. This means creating two countries, one

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Nov 27 2025RELIGION

Pope Leo's Big Trip: What's on His Agenda?

Pope Leo is making his first trip abroad since becoming the leader of the Catholic Church. He's heading to Turkey and Lebanon, and everyone's watching to see what he'll say. This is a big deal because it's his first chance to show the world his thoughts on global issues. Leo picked Turkey for a rea

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Drone Defense: Weather's Impact on War Tactics

Ukraine's military faces a tough challenge. Russian soldiers are using bad weather to sneak past Ukrainian defenses. This is a big problem, especially in the east. Small groups of Russian troops are slipping through, causing trouble. Drones are a big part of Ukraine's defense. They help spot enemie

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise as Israel Strikes Beirut

In a move that could stir up more trouble, Israel hit a spot in Beirut, Lebanon's capital, for the first time in months. They claimed to have taken out a big shot in Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran. This strike happened just a year after a shaky truce ended the last round of fighting between Israe

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

A High-Profile Target in Beirut: Israel's Bold Move

Israel made a significant move recently by targeting and killing Haytham Ali Tabatabai, a top leader in Hezbollah. This wasn't just any leader; he was the group's acting military chief, second in command to the secretary-general. Israel's military confirmed his death, calling him a key figure in Hez

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