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  • A Thanksgiving Day marked by immigration uncertainty

    Tens of millions of people in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving as a memorable occasion of family togetherness. “Thanksgiving” is an opportunity to reflect on the blessings in life, such as loved ones, friends, health and personal achievements. Its celebration has historical roots: it is a reminder of the...
  • Fewer kids are going to California public schools. Is there a right way to close campuses?

    Carolyn Jones CalMatters When the superintendent in San Francisco Unified proposed closing schools recently, parents launched a prolonged — and successful — protest. The uproar may have died down for now, but the issue is likely to erupt at school boards across the state — and some say that’s...
  • Health experts speak out against RFK Jr. leading Health and Human Services

    Groups fighting to improve access to health care are asking the U.S. Senate to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy is an environmental lawyer who ran for president, then threw his support to Donald Trump in August. Matthew Herdman, California state director...
  • What Parents and Expectant Parents Need to Know About RSV

    Each year, as many as 80,000 children younger than 5 are hospitalized due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the United States. RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization in all infants. New medical advancements, however, are safeguarding infants and some toddlers at increased risk, and providing hope. As...
  • 8 Ways to Live Healthier in 2025

    Family Features The last decade has seen a surge in cardiovascular risk factors such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, each of which raises the risks of developing heart disease and stroke. These trends are leading researchers to conclude that the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) will...
  • California mantiene a sus estudiantes atletas transgénero en las canchas pese a las prohibiciones en todo el país

    Desmond Meagley & Amy Elisabeth Moore CalMatters A pesar de las amplias protecciones para los estudiantes atletas transgénero, California se ha convertido en el último campo de batalla en el creciente movimiento nacional para eliminarlos de los deportes universitarios femeninos. En un caso, dos universidades públicas de California están abandonando la...
  • Santos y Peticiones de Diciembre

    Cuando desee obtener un favor de un Santo en especial, o de una advocación, lo que se recomienda es que se identifique con uno de ellos, en quien usted crea, quien le inspire verdadera fe. Cuando ya tenga identificado a su Santo Protector, es necesario que observe en el...
  • LGBTQ+ folks nationwide concerned about next Trump presidency

    Members of the LGBTQ+ community around the country are concerned about what a second Trump presidency could mean for their safety, rights and protections. The Trevor Project’s Director of Communications Zach Eisenstein said following Election Day, his organization saw a 700% increase in calls, texts and chats compared to...
  • EarthTalk Q&A: Robots To The Rescue

    Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EarthTalk Robots are increasingly integral to addressing environmental challenges, from cleaning oceans to aiding reforestation. For instance, Clearbot removes some 15 liters of oil and 200 kilograms of trash from oceans daily, mitigating marine pollution. Robots also accelerate tree planting, restoring forests faster and...
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