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Rescuing Miners: Tragedy Unfolds in South African Gold Mine

January 15, 2025

Imagine being trapped deep underground, with no food or water, and no way out. This is the grim reality faced by unknown numbers of illegal miners at a closed gold mine in Stilfontein, about 90 miles from Johannesburg. South African authorities began recovering bodies earlier this week, with 60 alre

crime

South Africa's Plan: Arrest Miners, Not Aid

January 15, 2025

Hundreds of miners are trapped underground in an illegal gold mine in South Africa. Instead of helping these desperate workers, the government plans to arrest them. Why? Because they broke the law by entering the mine, says the minister. This crisis has been going on for months, with over 100 deaths

entertainment

BAFTA Snubs: A Closer Look

January 15, 2025

The BAFTA Film nominees for 2025 were recently announced, and some big names and popular movies didn't make the cut. Films like "Queer" and "Challengers, " directed by Luca Guadagnino, were snubbed despite Golden Globe nominations. Even the highly anticipated musical "Wicked" missed out on key categ

health

Fighting Childhood Obesity: A Comic Tool for Minority Preadolescents

January 15, 2025

Childhood obesity is still a big problem, especially among kids from racial and ethnic minority groups with less money. This issue is mostly due to unhealthy eating habits, like eating lots of junk food and sugary drinks and not enough fruits and veggies. Scientists are looking into new ways to help

crime

A Quiet Mexican Town Faces Violent Election

January 15, 2025

In the small town of Huitzilac, located in Mexico's Morelos state, fear has become a daily companion. This town, known for its collective management of local resources like forests, has been caught in the crossfire of competing criminal groups. Recently, five people were gunned down on the town's ma

technology

Meet Nvidia's Chatty AI Characters: A Work in Progress

January 15, 2025

At the recent CES, Nvidia showcased its AI capabilities, aiming to make gaming more immersive. However, the results weren't quite there yet. Take the AI "Ally" in PUBG: Battlegrounds, for example. This AI companion can talk back to you, but it's not always helpful. In a demo, the AI took too long to

weather

Minnesota's New Weather Warnings: Say Goodbye to Wind Chill

January 15, 2025

Ever noticed how Minnesotans love chatting about the chilly winter weather? Well, get ready for a new term! The National Weather Service has decided to swap "wind chill" with "extreme cold. " Why the change? To make weather warnings easier to understand. Instead of "wind chill advisories, " you'll n

environment

The Unexpected Impact: Chinese Nuclear Tests in Kazakhstan

January 15, 2025

Did you know that China's nuclear tests could have impacted Kazakhstan? Between 1964 and 1980, China performed these tests at Lop Nor, not far from Kazakhstan. While the Soviet Union's tests were centered around Semipalatinsk, the southeast Abai oblast of Kazakhstan might have gotten radioactive fal

crime

St. Paul: Fleeing Felon Shoots at Officer

January 15, 2025

In the streets of St. Paul, a dangerous chase unfolded as a man with a violent past took aim at an officer. The suspect, 27-year-old Samuel Flowers, had been released from prison and was out on bail for a weapons case. He was spotted by an officer on DUI patrol and attempted to flee after a traffic

health

Planning for the End: Helping Intellectually Disabled People from Diverse Backgrounds

January 15, 2025

Have you ever thought about what happens at the end of life for people with intellectual disabilities, especially those from minority groups? It's a topic that's not often talked about, but it's crucial. These individuals often face barriers to getting the palliative care they need, and their last d