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May 25 2025POLITICS

Tragedy Strikes Gaza: A Doctor Couple Loses Most of Their Children

In the midst of ongoing conflict, a devastating event unfolded in Khan Younis, a city in the southern Gaza Strip. A missile strike hit the home of a doctor couple, resulting in the deaths of nine of their ten children. This tragic incident has sparked international concern and debate over the propor

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May 25 2025BUSINESS

Memorial Day 2025: What's Open and What's Closed?

Memorial Day is a time to remember those who gave their lives in service to the country. It is a federal holiday that falls on the last Monday of May. This year, it is on May 26. It is also the unofficial start of summer. This means people will be hosting barbeques and pool parties. It also mea

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May 25 2025POLITICS

The Unseen Decline: A Look at Biden's Unraveling Presidency

Joe Biden's victory in 2020 was seen as a landslide, but it wasn't the sweeping mandate he imagined. The signs of his decline were there, but they were ignored. It took a disastrous debate in June 2024 against Donald Trump for the public to see what insiders had known for a while: Biden was not fit

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May 25 2025POLITICS

The Last Stand of a Ukrainian Maternity Ward

In the heart of Ukraine's Donetsk region, the city of Sloviansk stands as a testament to resilience. This is where the last functioning maternity ward in Ukrainian-controlled Donetsk operates, a beacon of hope amidst the chaos. The hospital's corridors are filled with the cries of newborns, a stark

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May 25 2025SCIENCE

Hcp1: The Unseen Player in Bird Infections

The world of bacteria is full of surprises. Take avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC), for example. These bacteria have clever ways to make birds sick. One of their tricks involves a protein called hemolysin co-regulatory protein (Hcp). This protein is part of a system that helps bacteria attack

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May 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrating Heroes Through Music and Tales

June 3rd will kick off a special event honoring veterans and active military personnel. This event is part of the ongoing Memorial Day celebrations and marks the 80th anniversary of World War II's end. It will feature a mix of local celebrities and veterans sharing their stories and performing songs

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May 25 2025HEALTH

New Hope for Stomach Blockages

Stomach blockages are a serious issue. They can make it hard for food to pass from the stomach to the small intestine. This condition is known as gastric outlet obstruction or GOO. For a long time, the go-to solution was surgery. This involved creating a new path for food to bypass the blockage. How

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May 25 2025HEALTH

How to Make Research a Part of Everyday Healthcare

Healthcare is always seeking improvements. Research is a crucial part of that progress. However, many healthcare workers view research as something separate from their daily tasks. This disconnect can hinder progress. So, how can we change this mindset? One effective approach is to start at the beg

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May 25 2025LIFESTYLE

A Local Hero Leads the Way

The Fourth of July parade in Coeur d’Alene is a big deal. Everyone turns out to watch it. This year, Charlie Nipp is the grand marshal. He has a long history with the parade. As a kid, he walked with his parents to watch it. He always wondered who the grand marshal was. Now, he is the grand ma

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May 24 2025POLITICS

Gaza Family Devastated by Israeli Air Strike

A tragic event unfolded in Gaza when an Israeli air strike hit the home of a local doctor. The strike resulted in the deaths of nine of her ten children. The doctor, Dr. Alaa al-Najjar, works at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. Her husband and one of her children were injured but survived. The strik

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