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A Mississippi Family's Unexpected Journey with Type 1 Diabetes

May 11, 2025

A young family in Mississippi got a huge surprise when their one-year-old son, Bain, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. This news came after a scary trip to the emergency room, where Bain was found to have diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious condition that can be life-threatening. The family had to

politics

Immigration Crackdown: Over 100 Detained in Tennessee

May 11, 2025

In a bold move, federal immigration officials, backed by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, have arrested over 100 individuals. This operation has left many in Nashville's immigrant community feeling uneasy and uncertain. This joint effort is part of a larger plan by President Donald Trump to increase d

health

Adapting Hospitals for Pandemic and Regular Care

May 11, 2025

When a pandemic strikes, hospitals face a tough job. They must care for both pandemic patients and those with regular health issues. This is tricky because pandemic patients need special isolation to stop the virus from spreading. Meanwhile, regular patients still need care, and hospitals have limit

health

The Mystery of Seizures: When One Side Turns into Two

May 11, 2025

Seizures can be tricky to figure out. They often start on one side of the brain and then spread. This type of seizure is called an absence-to-bilateral-tonic-clonic seizure with focal features. It is a type of seizure that starts in one area of the brain and then spreads to both sides. This can make

education

Teachers in Colorado Springs Ready to Strike Over District 11's Actions

May 10, 2025

A significant move is happening in Colorado Springs. Educators in District 11 are gearing up for a potential strike. This comes after the Colorado Springs Education Association (CSEA) members voted overwhelmingly to authorize a one-day strike. The vote was a strong 91% in favor. This strike is not j

politics

New Leadership in Space: The Unexpected NASA Pick

May 10, 2025

A retired Air Force officer has been chosen for a big role at NASA. Matthew Anderson is the name. He was nominated to be the deputy administrator of NASA. This news came out on May 6. It was not widely known until a social media post by the Space Force Association on May 7. Anderson has a long histo

science

Sunlight and CO2: A New Way to Make Ethylene

May 10, 2025

In the world of chemistry, there are different ways to use sunlight to turn CO2 into useful stuff. Usually, this involves using special materials that can capture sunlight and convert it into energy. But there is a catch. These methods often have downsides. They might not work as well as hoped, or t

health

Avoiding the Dragon: A Look at Recent Restaurant Inspections

May 9, 2025

There is a Chinese eatery in Colorado Springs that has been struggling with health inspections. Dragon King, located at the intersection of Powers and Galley, has failed four times in a row. This is not a game, but a real-life situation that poses health risks to customers. The most recent inspecti

lifestyle

Manitou Springs Expands Creek Walk Trail with New Funding

May 8, 2025

The town of Manitou Springs is buzzing with excitement as they have just secured a significant grant to continue the expansion of their popular Creek Walk trail. This trail, which runs alongside Manitou Avenue and Fountain Creek, is set to get a major boost with a quarter-of-a-million-dollar grant f

science

A Powerful New Way to Fight Superbugs

May 8, 2025

Staphylococcus aureus, or S. aureus, is a big problem. It causes nasty infections in both people and animals. The main issue is that it has become resistant to many antibiotics. This makes it very difficult to treat. So, scientists are looking for new ways to fight this superbug. One promising appro