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engagement

How Plastic Surgeons Are Winning Hearts on TikTok and Instagram

June 6, 2025

TikTok has become a hotspot for plastic surgeons in the last five years. It is a place where they can share snippets of their work and connect with potential patients. This is not just about showing off before-and-after photos. It is about building a community and educatin

health

Fun and Free Therapy Hub Opens in St. Cloud

June 6, 2025

A new health center is about to launch in St. Cloud. This place is all about helping kids with special needs. It's called The Family Achievement Center. The center will focus on occupational, physical, and speech therapy. The goal is to give kids a better shot at a happy, healthy life. The center i

politics

How Do Young People Get Involved in Politics?

June 2, 2025

Political involvement is key to a healthy democracy. The Civic Voluntarism Model helps explain why people get involved. It looks at three main factors: resources, personal interest, and how others influence us. Resources include things like political knowledge, family background, and cultural experi

entertainment

Netflix's Tudum: A Mixed Bag of Stars and Shows

June 2, 2025

Netflix's Tudum event was a wild ride. It was held at the Kia Forum in Inglewood. The crowd was thin and quiet at first. A pre-show host tried to liven things up. He shouted out names of big stars and shows. The crowd finally roared when Lady Gaga's name was mentioned. She was there to perform in th

celebrities

A Star-Studded Union in Southern California

June 1, 2025

The highly anticipated nuptials of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld finally happened, although the exact date and location remained under wraps. The couple chose to exchange vows in Southern California, a decision that kept fans and media guessing until photos of the

health

How Much Do You Really Use Your Diabetes App? It Matters!

May 31, 2025

Smartphones are everywhere, and so are apps designed to help people with type 2 diabetes. These apps can teach users about healthy eating and track their progress. But here is the big question: how often do people actually use these apps? It turns out that how much someone uses a diabetes app can ma

entertainment

Clarksdale Celebrates Its Own: The Sinners Festival

May 30, 2025

Clarksdale, Mississippi, a town of about 14, 000 people, mostly Black, finally got to see their story on the big screen. This happened thanks to the Sinners festival, a three-day event that brought the film Sinners to their hometown. The film, released in April, is about two brothers in the 1930s wh

entertainment

Malverne's Cinema: A Community's Fight to Revive Its Film Haven

May 30, 2025

The Malverne Cinema and Art Center, a beloved spot for movies, shut down last year after a disagreement between owners and the landlord. The closure left a void in the community, but hope is on the horizon. Nick Hudson, a local resident with a passion for film, saw an opportunity to breathe new lif

politics

Senator's Luxury Trip to Israel Raises Questions

May 29, 2025

A senator from Pennsylvania has been under the spotlight for skipping votes and avoiding public events in his home state. Instead, he chose to jet off to Israel on a lavish, all-inclusive trip. This journey, which took place in March, was sponsored by a New York City-based nonprofit focused on menta

health

Nurses Taking Charge: The New Faces of Community Health

May 27, 2025

Nurse practitioners are making a big splash in healthcare. They are taking on leadership roles in places where medical help is hard to find. This piece looks at four clinics run by nurse practitioners across the United States. It shows how these nurses are making a real difference in their communiti