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Dec 13 2024CRIME

Catch Some Music for a Cause: Jesse Aron's Elvis Tribute Show

Hey there! Did you know that Eau Claire County Crime Stoppers is putting on a cool benefit concert? This isn't just any show, but a tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley, performed by the amazing Jesse Aron. Jesse is no stranger to the spotlight – he's a two-time World Champion tribute

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Dec 12 2024HEALTH

Helping Hands: Specialists Connecting Families with Peer Support

Families with kids who need specialized healthcare often find a lifeline in chats with other families going through similar experiences. These peer-to-peer conversations can offer emotional, social, and practical help. Pediatric subspecialists play a crucial role here — they're not just doctors but

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Dec 12 2024OPINION

Why Legal Sports Betting is a Win-Win

Since 2018, when the U. S. Supreme Court allowed states to decide on sports betting, the landscape has changed. Today, nearly 40 states and Washington D. C. have embraced legal sports betting. This change has brought a safe and regulated way for Americans to enjoy their favorite sports. Legal sport

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Dec 10 2024HEALTH

Raw Milk: Unpasteurized and Up for Debate

Ever heard of raw milk? It's the new buzzword in health circles, with famous faces like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocating for its legalization. They claim it's a nutritional powerhouse, but is it really worth the risk? Some fans say raw milk helps with digestion and even clears up skin problems, than

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Dec 08 2024HEALTH

Discovering the Magic of Fermented Tea: A New Twist for Baijiu

Ever wondered how tea could reinvent your favorite drink? Scientists have found that fermenting tea with a fungus called Aspergillus cristatus can give Jiang-flavor baijiu a unique aroma and enhance its non-volatile components. This isn't just any tea – it's Fu Brick Tea (FBT), known for its health

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Dec 06 2024HEALTH

Limiting Hot Food Takeaways: Balancing Health and Economy

Imagine a world where every school has a healthier food environment. That's what policymakers in England are trying to create by limiting hot food takeaways near schools. But is there an economic cost to this? Between 2009 and 2017, 35 local authorities made this move. They wanted to improve health,

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Dec 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

Farmers' Green Shield: Cover Crops Fight Climate Change

Ever heard of cover crops? They're like the superheroes of farming, fighting climate change one field at a time. Unlike the usual crops we know, cover crops are grown when the main crops aren't there. They do something amazing – they suck up carbon from the air and store it in the soil. This helps t

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Dec 05 2024FINANCE

Why Crypto Donations Are Becoming a Big Deal

You might have heard that people are donating more cryptocurrency to charities lately. But why is this happening? Well, crypto investors are finding out that it can be really beneficial. Kyle Casserino, who works at Fidelity Charitable, a charity that accepts bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin, says th

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Nov 30 2024ENVIRONMENT

Bugs in the Garden: From Enemies to Allies

Have you ever thought about bugs in a new light? What if some of the "pests" in your garden could actually be your helpers? The Royal Horticultural Society in Great Britain has done just that, removing the "pest" label from slugs and snails. These slimy creatures might seem like garden nightmares, b

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Move More, Shape Your Blood Fats

Ever thought about how exercise shapes your blood fats? As we age, these fats, called triglycerides, can build up and cause problems if we don't stay active. But here's a cool fact: regular exercise can make these fats shorter and more flexible, like stretching a rubber band. This means they might n

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