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Feb 21 2025WEATHER

Mid-Missouri's Freezing Fever

Mid-Missouri has been experiencing some seriously chilly temperatures. It's not just cold, it's record-breaking cold. Two records have been shattered. The first one was for the coldest high temperature in the afternoon. The old record was 15 degrees set way back in 1929. But yesterday, the temp

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Feb 15 2025POLITICS

Missouri Clinics Ready to Restart Abortion Services

In a big win for those who support abortion rights, a judge in Missouri recently put a stop to a rule that made it hard for clinics to offer abortion services. This decision comes after a long battle between abortion providers and the state. Abortions had been practically banned in Missouri since 2

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Missouri's Obesity Hunt: AI's New Perspective

Obesity is rising globally, making it tough to pinpoint causes. Scientists have turned to tools like geographic information systems (GIS) and deep learning to help understand this complex issue. One study, focusing on Missouri, used deep neural networks to analyze visual features and spatial data. T

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Nov 26 2024HEALTH

Missouri Judge Stands by Transgender Surgery Ban

In Missouri, a judge has decided he can't overturn the state's ban on transgender surgeries. This ruling comes just before a big Supreme Court hearing on a similar case from Tennessee. The judge, Craig Carter, said he couldn't overturn the ban because there's no agreement on the safety and ethics of

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Betting on a Better School? How Missouri's Sports Betting Tax Plan Measures Up

Ever heard of a new way to fund schools? Missouri is voting on it! They want to legalize sports betting and use the taxes for education. Sounds great, right? But hold on, there's a catch. Some of the money sportsbooks use to attract bettors won't be taxed. That's what policymakers are debating right

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Oct 27 2024SPORTS

Missouri QB Brady Cook's Hand Injury: What Happened and What's Next?

Brady Cook, Missouri's starting quarterback, exited the game against Alabama early in the second quarter with a hand injury. He never returned, and X-rays were conducted immediately. This occurred just when fans began to worry about his ankle injury, which had him barely practicing throughout the we

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Oct 25 2024HEALTH

Missouri Bird Flu: New Details Emerge

Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed more about a Missouri patient who tested positive for bird flu in August. The case grabbed attention because the patient didn't have direct contact with poultry or dairy cows. Bird flu, officially known as H5N1, has been spreadi

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Judge Pauses Biden's Student Loan Plan Again

On Thursday, a federal judge in Missouri hit the brakes on President Joe Biden’s student loan cancellation plan. The move came just as it seemed the plan might finally move forward after another judge allowed an earlier pause to expire. Six Republican-led states had rushed to request this new hold,

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Sep 23 2024BUSINESS

Will Missouri's Legalization of Online Sports Betting Bring in Big Bucks?

As the debate around sports betting continues to gain momentum, Missouri voters are set to decide whether to join the growing list of states that have legalized online sports betting. With the rise of sports betting, lawmakers and advocacy groups are weighing in on the issue, with some pushing for s

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Sep 23 2024HEALTH

The Mysterious Case of the Bird Flu Outbreak

In a rare and puzzling turn of events, a third close contact of a patient in Missouri who was hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu has reported experiencing symptoms. This individual, a healthcare worker, was not tested as their symptoms resolved before the investigation into the illnesses began. The Cen

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