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May 23 2026HEALTH

Door Knocking Fights Fake News in Congo Ebola Fight

Teams walk Congo streets daily, but not to sell anything. They knock on doors to clear up dangerous myths about Ebola. The effort focuses on Mongbwalu, a town caught in the middle of the outbreak. Health workers explain simple safety steps and when to reach out for help. Some locals listen and chang

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May 14 2026HEALTH

Weather‑Driven Lung Infection Threatens 1, 000 Lives Annually

Valley fever is a lung disease caused by spores from the fungus Coccidioides, which thrives in dry soil across parts of the southwestern United States and south‑central Washington. The illness can be fatal, with up to 1, 000 deaths reported each year. A study in Phoenix showed that the risk of infe

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May 14 2026SPORTS

A Playful Pitch: Why Some Sports Traditions Miss the Mark

Teams that play video‑game sounds when a penalty ends and fans who sing the same pop hit at every game can feel like a joke to outsiders. In hockey, for example, the Penguins and Sabres have been heard blasting a “1‑up” chime from Super Mario whenever a player comes out of the box. The idea is to

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

Sunderland Joins the ePremier League with Team Liquid’s Gaming Stars

Team Liquid, a leading name in global esports, has teamed up with Sunderland AFC to enter the ePremier League. The partnership brings two top EA Sports FC players, Paulo Neto and Gabriel “Young” Freitas, to represent both the esports outfit and the historic football club. They will compete in the le

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Feb 17 2026CRIME

Neighbors Take Action: How a Small Community Thwarted Crime with Signs and Cameras

Valley Glen, a quiet part of the San Fernando Valley, has seen its residents step up to keep their streets safe. Facing a surge of break‑ins linked to gangs from South America, homeowners installed 22 warning signs and set up infrared license‑plate readers plus video cameras. The initiative reported

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Feb 15 2026EDUCATION

Students Gain Real‑World Skills Through School Business Club

Valley High’s business club, DECA, is turning ordinary classes into real‑world training. The club has grown fast in its third year, thanks to teacher Nick DeFrancesco’s guidance. Students meet after school and sometimes more often, practicing role‑plays and case studies that mimic real busines

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

USA Chooses Top Goalie for Olympic Kickoff

Team USA’s hockey squad has settled on its main netminder for the opening Olympic match against Latvia. The decision came after a solid showing at last year’s 4 Nations Face‑Off, where the goalie helped secure second place. Coach Mike Sullivan praised his pick as “elite” and expressed full confidenc

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Jan 29 2026FINANCE

Silver's Wild Ride: What's Really Going On?

Silver prices have been skyrocketing, going from $45 to over $85 per ounce in a short time. But why? It's not just about people wanting more silver. The futures market, especially on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), is a big part of the story. The economy is doing well. People are spending mo

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Dec 29 2025FINANCE

Silver's Wild Ride: A Rollercoaster of Gains and Losses

Silver has been on quite the journey. It recently hit a new high, crossing $80 an ounce for the first time ever. But then, it took a sudden drop, losing over 3% in a single day. Despite this, it's still up by a whopping 155% since the start of the year. That's a huge jump from just over $20 an ounce

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Nov 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

When Tech Tools Can't Fix Teamwork Troubles

Teams often find themselves drowning in meetings, yet these gatherings don't always lead to the desired outcomes. It's a classic case of a never-ending loop. The problem isn't the fancy tools they use, but how they use them. For instance, a team in the middle of a complex tech shift tries to rely on

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