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Lead in Baby Food: A Wake-Up Call for Parents

April 16, 2025

A recent issue has popped up in the world of baby food. A company based in Miami has pulled over 25, 000 containers of a specific baby food from the shelves. The product in question is Target's Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree. The concern? These tubs might have too muc

crime

Night Intruder Strikes Governor's Home

April 15, 2025

A man who broke into the Pennsylvania governor's residence and started a fire is now in custody. Cody Balmer, 38, was caught after a medical incident. He had planned to harm the governor if he found him inside. Balmer's mother revealed he has mental health issues and had not been taking his medicati

crime

BC's Bold Move: What Happened When Drugs Were Decriminalized?

April 14, 2025

Drugs have been a hot topic in British Columbia. The province made a big decision. They chose to decriminalize drugs. This means people caught with small amounts of drugs didn't face criminal charges. The goal was to reduce drug-related crimes and harm. So, what actually happened? First, let's talk

environment

Iowa's Waterways: A Hidden Pollution Crisis

April 14, 2025

Iowa is a major player in the agriculture industry. More than 85% of the state is dedicated to farming. This makes it a prime spot to study how farming affects local waterways. A recent study looked at small, shallow streams across the state. It focused on pollutants that are becoming a global issue

health

How Immune Cells and Proteins Can Predict Treatment Success in Oral Cancer

April 14, 2025

Oral cancer is a serious issue, and one type, oral squamous cell carcinoma, is quite common. For those who have had surgery and radiation, there is a treatment option called anti-PD1 therapy. This therapy uses the body's immune system to fight cancer. However, not everyone responds well to this trea

environment

Spring Barley's Copper and Zinc Mystery

April 14, 2025

Plants need nutrients to grow, but what happens when these nutrients come from sewage sludge? Spring barley, a common cereal crop, was studied to see how it absorbs copper and zinc from soil mixed with digested sewage sludge. The focus was on the zone near the plant's roots and how these metals be

health

Trump's Health: A Look at His Recent Medical Check-Up

April 13, 2025

The latest word on former President Trump's health has been made public. The report, issued by the White House physician, Capt. Sean Barbabella, gives a detailed look at Trump's physical and mental state following his annual check-up. This examination took place at the Walter Reed National Militar

science

Earthquake Alerts: How Quick and Accurate Are They?

April 12, 2025

In April 2024, Taiwan faced a powerful earthquake, measuring 7. 4 on the magnitude scale. The Central Weather Administration's early warning system had a rough time with it. The system initially guessed the earthquake's strength at 6. 8, all within 15 seconds. This quick guess was way off, and it le

politics

A Change in Space: The Shift in NASA's Diversity Leadership

April 12, 2025

The space agency, NASA, has recently seen a significant change in its leadership focused on diversity efforts. Neela Rajendra, who was leading the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, has been let go. This decision comes after a series of events that atte

crime

Tattoos and Mistaken Identities: The Unlikely Connection to a Venezuelan Gang

April 12, 2025

A man from Derbyshire, England, was surprised to find out that his tattoo was used by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify members of a Venezuelan criminal gang. The gang, known as Tren de Aragua (TdA), has been a subject of interest for law enforcement agencies. Pete Belton, a 4