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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Better Birth Care: How Sri Lanka Can Learn from Moms and Experts

Sri Lanka has a problem. Many moms and health workers feel that the care given during pregnancy and childbirth is not always focused on the person. This is called person-centered maternity care. It means treating each mom as a unique individual with her own needs and feelings. There are not enough

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Dec 13 2025CRYPTO

Ripple's Big Win: How It Won Over Wall Street

Ripple has faced a tough road, but it's not letting that stop its big plans. After a long fight with US regulators, the company is now aiming to combine different financial services using blockchain and stablecoins. Even with all the legal trouble, Ripple has still managed to impress some major play

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Dec 12 2025WEATHER

When Water Takes Over: Families in Skagit County Face Flooding Challenges

In Skagit County, families are dealing with serious flooding along the Skagit River. The river reached a new high, but the flood wall in downtown Mount Vernon held strong. Now, the water is going down, but not fast enough for those who had to leave their homes. People from eastern communities along

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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

Steelers Star T. J. Watt's Game Time Uncertain

T. J. Watt, the star edge rusher for the Pittsburgh Steelers, is facing some health concerns. He missed practice on Thursday after feeling some discomfort in his lung the day before. This has put his availability for the upcoming Monday night game against the Miami Dolphins in doubt. On Friday, new

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Dec 12 2025HEALTH

Smart Money Moves: Planning Early for Skin Cancer Care

Early planning can save a lot of money and effort. This is especially true in healthcare. When developing new treatments, it's wise to think about costs and benefits early on. This approach can help make sure that the treatments are not only effective but also affordable. Take skin cancer, for exam

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Dec 12 2025WEATHER

Washington's Rivers Run Wild: A Crisis Unfolds

Washington state is in the grip of a severe flood crisis. Heavy rain has caused rivers to burst their banks, swallowing homes and roads. The Skagit River, near Seattle, is one of the worst hit areas. Tens of thousands of people have been told to leave their homes. The governor has declared a state o

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Dec 12 2025WEATHER

Pacific Northwest Faces Severe Flooding and Evacuations

The Pacific Northwest is dealing with a serious situation. Heavy rain has been pouring down for days. This is because of a weather event called an atmospheric river. It brings a lot of moisture from the ocean to the land. Western Washington has been hit the hardest. Many areas are under flood watch

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Dec 12 2025WEATHER

More Rain on the Horizon for Fraser Valley

The Fraser Valley is bracing for another round of wet weather. After a massive downpour on Wednesday, Environment Canada has issued a heads-up about more rain in the coming days. The eastern part of the Fraser Valley, including Chilliwack, Abbotsford, and Hope, has already seen a lot of rain. Some

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Spain's Socialists Under Fire for Mishandling Harassment Claims

Spain's Socialist Party, PSOE, is in hot water. They said sorry for not handling sexual harassment complaints well. This is a big deal because they've always been big on women's rights. But now, people are saying they set up a way for women to report harassment, but then didn't do anything about it.

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Dec 12 2025HEALTH

Hospital Nurses Doubt Virtual Help

Hospitals are trying out virtual nurses to fix their staffing problems. These virtual nurses use video and messaging to check on patients from far away. But a new study shows that this might not be the solution everyone hoped for. Researchers talked to 880 nurses from 10 different states. They foun

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