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Family’s story of rare liver disease highlights ‘significant’ need for pediatric organ donations

3 weeks ago | wdam.com | Lauren Magarino |Zoë Shriner |Beth Peak

WARRENSBURG, Mo. (KCTV) - Many families with toddlers know it well - the so-called terrible twos. But for the Sullivan family, witnessing their son Xander thrive as a toddler is nothing but a gift. Xander’s Story“We call him a Sour Patch kid because he just– he will be wild, crazy. But then he is the sweetest, loving boy,” mother Trisha Sullivan said. Xander has celebrated his two-year anniversary of receiving a life-saving liver transplant at 5 months old. “So, when he was born, everything was fine.
Community 'repair cafes' revive broken items while saving money

Sep 30, 2024 | msn.com | Lauren Magarino

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Community 'repair cafes' revive broken items while saving money

Sep 30, 2024 | scrippsnews.com | Lauren Magarino

You may know the phrase "out with the old — in with the new." But what if there was a way to salvage the old and make it "like new" and save some money? Welcome to the Repair Café, a free monthly get-together in Buffalo, New York. Don Winkelman is among its volunteer "fixers." His job is to repair just about anything lying around the house instead of tossing it in the trash.
Community 'repair cafes' revive broken items while saving money

Sep 30, 2024 | 10news.com | Lauren Magarino

You may know the phrase "out with the old — in with the new." But what if there was a way to salvage the old and make it "like new" and save some money? Welcome to the Repair Café, a free monthly get-together in Buffalo, New York. Don Winkelman is among its volunteer "fixers." His job is to repair just about anything lying around the house instead of tossing it in the trash.
How books help break the cycle of poverty

Sep 25, 2024 | scrippsnews.com | Emily Hanford-Ostmann |Lauren Magarino

Reading at school is expected, but reading at home is vital. Decades of research show when children lack access to books, they spend far less time reading, resulting in lower proficiency. "The power of having any home library is really incredibly positive," said Alison Angell, vice president of partnerships for Scholastic. She said access to books outside the classroom is one of the strongest predictors of academic success.
Beyoncé fans left disappointed after rumors of a DNC performance proved false

Aug 23, 2024 | abcactionnews.com | Lauren Magarino

Beyoncé fans were likely disappointed after the singer didn't appear on the last night of the Democratic National Convention Thursday. The internet was abuzz that Beyoncé would be a surprise guest at the DNC Thursday, but it turned out to be just a rumor. A Beyoncé fan page on X posted late Thursday saying, "she's here," with a video of a motorcade of black SUV's of what they thought was Beyoncé and her entourage arriving. RELATED STORY |No, Beyoncé didn't perform at the DNC.
Future employment requires adapting to technological shifts

Jul 15, 2024 | fox13now.com | Diane Duenez |Lauren Magarino

The latest Department of Labor jobs report has sparked concerns among Americans, prompting some to reassess their career choices. Previously stable jobs are now facing uncertainty as technological advancements reshape workforce needs. Owen Caulfield had a good career as a chef. But knew it wasn't something he wanted to do long-term. "Being a chef is not sustainable long term for most people because it's brutal on your body. I have the ability to work from home.
African American organ donors are in short supply

May 7, 2024 | scrippsnews.com | TAMMY ESTWICK |Lauren Magarino |Alex Arger

On any given day, around 100,000 people — or about the seating capacity of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum — are waiting for some sort of organ, according to Health and Human Services. An organ donor gives a part of their body, whether tissue or an actual organ, to another person — something the Geselowitz family has experienced. Charlene Geselowitz is the mother of an organ donor. “This is our beautiful daughter, Carly Rose. She will forever be 3.
Are chemical hair relaxers safe?

Dec 10, 2023 | newsbreak.com | Eli Kintisch |Lauren Magarino

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Are chemical hair relaxers safe?

Dec 10, 2023 | scrippsnews.com | Eli Kintisch |Lauren Magarino

Danielle Ward Mason started using hair relaxer when she was eight years old. "When I was a child, I always wanted to engage in things that were active; I wanted to be a cheerleader. I wanted to swim. I wanted to do all of these things that absolutely require a lot of hair maintenance," said Mason. So for Mason, that meant getting her hair straightened.