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Dec 03 2025WEATHER

Winter Driving: Are You Ready for Colorado's Snowy Roads?

Colorado's snow season is here, and it's time to check if your car is ready for the cold weather. Even though we're not expecting a blizzard, it's smart to get prepared. Driving in bad weather can be risky, so let's talk about what you need to stay safe. First, make sure your car is in good shape.

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Dec 03 2025EDUCATION

Graduate Degrees and Student Loans: What's the Deal?

Some graduate degrees are not seen as "professional" ones. This might make it harder for students to get loans. The list of professional degrees includes things like pharmacy, dentistry, and law. But nursing and other degrees are not on this list. The Department of Education says this won't be a bi

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Dec 02 2025EDUCATION

Education Shake-Up: What's Changing and Why It Matters

In late 2025, the Department of Education underwent significant changes. The Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, initiated several interagency agreements to shift key programs to other federal agencies. This move is part of President Trump's push to dismantle the Department of Education, a goal he h

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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

New Jersey Stands Firm on Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns

New Jersey's health department is sticking to its guns. They want all newborns to get the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. This decision comes as a federal panel, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , is thinking about changing the rules. Seven states, including New Jersey, have teamed up. Th

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Dec 01 2025HEALTH

A New Leader for U. S. Vaccine Policies

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services made a significant change recently. They picked Kirk Milhoan, a doctor who specializes in children's heart health, to lead a key group. This group gives advice to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines. The group is meeting soon t

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Dec 01 2025HEALTH

A Silent Threat: The Hepatitis B Vaccine Debate

Hepatitis B is a sneaky virus. It can hide in the body for years without showing any signs. This makes it dangerous because people might not even know they have it until it's too late. The virus can cause serious problems like liver failure and cancer. Babies are especially at risk. If they get infe

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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

The Forgotten Fight for Equal Education

After the Civil War, many smart people noticed that poor education in the South helped keep people under the control of wealthy slave owners. They thought that teaching everyone, regardless of their skin color, could help create a fairer society. This idea led to the creation of the first Department

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Nov 30 2025HEALTH

New Hope for Colorectal Cancer Treatment: Targeting WEE1 in Specific Cases

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a tough opponent, but scientists are finding new ways to fight it. They've discovered that some CRCs have mutations in ARID1A and TP53 genes. These mutations make the cancer cells more vulnerable to a type of treatment that targets WEE1. Here's how it works: ARID1A helps

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Nov 30 2025POLITICS

The Short and Rocky Journey of Lindsey Halligan

Lindsey Halligan's time as a US attorney was anything but smooth. She was picked by Donald Trump to lead the Alexandria, Virginia office, but her tenure was cut short after just 63 days. A judge ruled that she was serving unlawfully, which meant the cases she was working on, including one against fo

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Nov 30 2025HEALTH

Nepal's Elderly and the Silent Threat of High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a growing concern for older adults in Nepal. Many people don't realize how big of a problem it is. This issue is not just about numbers; it's about understanding why it's happening and what can be done. First, let's talk about how common high blood pressure is among the elder

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