The power of pets against loneliness
Pettable combed through available research and info from major health authorities to find out how pet ownership may impact feelings of loneliness.
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5 common nutritional deficiencies that could be affecting your day-to-day life
Live It Up dove into the science and research and found five common nutritional deficiencies worth watching for.
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They're not cops. They don't have guns. But they're responding to more 911 calls.
The Marshall Project reports on first responders who handle mental health calls and other emergencies in U.S. cities.
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Kindergarten math is often too basic and that can be a problem
The Hechinger Report examines research indicating a need for more comprehensive kindergarten math instruction.
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FAFSA complications impact college-related decisions for 79% of first-gen applicants
Study.com conducted a survey on FAFSA delays and how they are affecting first-generation applicants.
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Mexico's floating gardens are ancient wonders of sustainable farming
Reasons to be Cheerful reports on Mexico’s floating gardens, which could hold sustainable farming lessons for cities around the world.
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Windermere Real Estate workers, Public Land Stewards remove trash from along China Hat Road
Employees of Windermere Central Oregon Real Estate teamed up with Public Land Stewards on Friday to remove trash in the China Hat Road area south of Bend. It was the 40th annual community service day for the company’s Bend and Redmond offices.
Continue ReadingFather of transgender teen attacked in school says attackers should face criminal charges
CNN By Chandelis Duster and Justin Gamble, CNN (CNN) — The father of a Minnesota transgender high school student who says she was beaten in school said Thursday he wants the students who beat or harassed his daughter to face criminal charges. Mark Walztoni tells CNN his 17-year-old daughter Cobalt Sovereign, a junior at Hopkins High School in Minnetonka, was in
Continue ReadingHarvey Weinstein lawyers argue he was denied fair trial in appeal of LA rape conviction
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers argue he didn’t get a fair trial in Los Angeles when he was convicted of rape and sexual assault in 2022. The brief filed Friday with California’s Second District Court of Appeal comes six weeks after Weinstein’s similar conviction in New York was overturned on appeal.
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Summit High’s Ultimate Frisbee team back at nationals in Illinois
After finishing ninth in the nation last year, the Summit High Ultimate Frisbee team is halfway across the country, competing in the Nationals in Illinois. A timing conflict with graduation means junior triplets are leading the team.
Continue ReadingNew York governor defends blocking plan that would toll Manhattan drivers to pay for subway repairs
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is defending her decision to block a plan to reduce New York City traffic and raise billions for its ailing subway system through a new toll on Manhattan drivers. But on Friday, in her first appearance since announcing she was indefinitely
Continue ReadingMuere en accidente aéreo el astronauta William Anders, una de las primeras personas en orbitar la Luna
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — William “Bill” Anders, un astronauta de la NASA que formó parte de la tripulación del Apolo 8 de 1968 y que fue una de las primeras tres personas en orbitar la Luna, murió en un accidente aéreo en el estado de Washington, de acuerdo con su hijo, Gregory Anders. Tenía
Continue ReadingLa ONU incluye a Israel y a Hamas en la “lista de la vergüenza” de actores que atentan contra los derechos de los niños
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — El secretario general de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas, Antonio Guterres, agregó al ejército de Israel y a Hamas a la llamada “lista de la vergüenza” de 2023, que incluye a países y otros actores que atentan contra los derechos de los niños en situaciones de conflicto, confirmó su
Continue ReadingShe thought she found love in a Japanese host club. Then the bills ballooned – and she was coerced into sex work
By Jessie Yeung, Hanako Montgomery and Junko Ogura, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — Yu felt a rush of excitement as she walked into his bar for the first time – eager to meet the charming young host she’d been following for years online. On that cold January night last year, they chatted over champagne – the
Continue ReadingJudge orders temporary halt to UC academic workers’ strike over war in Gaza
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A state judge has ordered academic workers at the University of California to temporarily halt their weekslong strike over the war in Gaza. An Orange County judge issued the emergency restraining order on Friday after UC officials argued the ongoing strike would cause irreversible harm as students are nearing finals.
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Ochoco National Forest to host Redmond Smokejumpers Monday for rookie training live fire exercise
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Ochoco National Forest will host the Redmond Smokejumpers for their Rookie Training live fire exercise next Monday. Weather permitting, ignitions will take place 10 a.m. Monday. The training will take place on the Lookout Mountain Ranger District, 10 miles southeast of Post, near Drake Butte. There are no road or
Continue ReadingUna familia de excursionistas descubrió un extraño fósil de T. rex
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Un padre, sus dos hijos y su primo estaban de excursión en las Badlands de Dakota del Norte en 2022 cuando encontraron lo que parecía una pata de dinosaurio sobresaliendo de una roca. Sam Fisher, sus hijos Jessin y Liam, que entonces tenían 10 y 7 años, y su primo Kaiden
Continue ReadingDick Van Dyke becomes the oldest Daytime Emmy winner at age 98 for guest role on ‘Days of Our Lives’
By BETH HARRIS Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dick Van Dyke has won a historic Daytime Emmy at age 98. The actor was honored as guest performer in a daytime drama series for his part as an amnesiac on Peacock’s “Days of Our Lives.” He is the oldest Daytime Emmy winner. “General Hospital” earned
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City of Madras closes Willow Creek homeless campsite, provides alternative, authorized camping site near shelter
The City of Madras announced Friday the planned closure of the homeless camp located in the Northwest Willow Creek Camping Area, effective 7 a.m. Tuesday, followed by remediation efforts, and the establishment of an authorized camping area in the city.
Continue ReadingFitch raises Cyprus’ credit rating by a notch to BBB+ thanks to resilient economy, fiscal discipline
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The Fitch agency says it has raised Cyprus’ credit rating by a notch to BBB+. In its statement Saturday, Fitch cited Cyprus’ heightened ability to withstand financial shocks, the government’s commitment to keeping its finances in order and a strengthened banking sector thanks in part to the lowest bad loan ratio
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