PHYSIOLOGIC sea saline nasal irrigation has emerged as a simple yet effective method to reduce acute upper respiratory tract infections (AURTIs) in children. In a recent study conducted at a public kindergarten from February to June 2023,…
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Outdoors, Vol. 13 | MeatEater Crossword
This week’s MeatEater Crossword theme is the great outdoors. Can you beat Randall’s score of 259 with a time of 41 seconds? Let us know in the comments!If you need help, use the assist button (lightbulb icon) on the top right-hand corner of…
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Notice of Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit & Final Site and Building Plans for a Convenience Facility with Fuel Sales – 1050 and 1000 West 94th St.
The Bloomington Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on January 15, 2026, at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431, or by electronic means as permitted by State law, to consider Case #PL2025-186 a CUP & FSBP for a convenience facility with fuel sales at 1050 and 1000 West 94th St.
Review information and materials at www.blm.mn/notices.
To watch or listen to the meeting or to provide testimony:
- Attend in person
- Watch BTV (Comcast channels 859 or 14)
- Watch online at blm.mn/btv-live or the City’s YouTube Channel: blm.mn/youtube
- Participate via phone (testimony for public hearings only) by dialing 1-415-655-0001. Enter the access code: 2866 173 2795 and the password: 7526#. Press *3 to “raise your hand” to indicate a desire to speak; your line will remain muted until it is your turn. When it is your turn to speak, the meeting operator will call on you by the first six digits of your phone number and will unmute your line. Listen for notification that your line has been unmuted and state your name before speaking. (Note: long-distance call. Consider calling methods to reduce or eliminate long distance charges.)
To ensure City staff have adequate time to disseminate your email or voicemail testimony to the Planning Commission, please submit it by noon on January 15, 2026. Be sure to include the name of the specific agenda item you are providing testimony for.
Further information
For more information or to submit comments, contact Kareem Sherard, Planning Technician, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431-3027, (952) 563-4739 or ksherard@bloomingtonmn.gov.Continue Reading
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Study Explores Optimal Pneumococcal Vaccine Strategies in Pediatric Patients With Asthma
Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) and pneumonia constitute leading causes of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in childhood. Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) have transformed…
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Ancient ‘Wet Lava Ball’ Exoplanet Defies Expectations : ScienceAlert
A molten lava world cloaked in a thick envelope of vaporized rock could be the strongest evidence we have yet of a rocky exoplanet with an atmosphere beyond our Solar System.
The planet TOI-561 b is an ultra-hot super-Earth with what appears…
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Howden advises K2 on launch of Lloyd’s Syndicate 1954
Howden Capital Markets & Advisory and Howden Capital Solutions will serve as financial advisors to MGA platform K2 Insurance Services as it launches Syndicate 1954 for the 2026 YOA, in partnership with Dale Underwriting Partners, the trading name…
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Can You Keep A Secret? trailer released for Dawn French sitcom
Deception, fraud and family drama… this family has a secret – now they just have to keep it.
Dawn French plays widow Debbie Fendon – granny, lawn bowler, tinpot dictator – who will stop at nothing to make sure her family’s protected….
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World Cafe : World Cafe Words and Music Podcast : NPR
Jake Shimabukuro
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Redundancies as construction firm Warwick Ward goes into administration
“Our immediate priority will be to support all those workers impacted by redundancy, while we also explore options for the company’s assets,” he said.
The company, which was founded in 1970, had a turnover of £45.3m in the year to 30 September 2024, an 11.6% drop from the year before.
It has depots in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, and Harlow, Essex, and is one of Europe’s biggest earthmoving and waste recycling equipment suppliers.
Mick Stowe, ward councillor for Hoyland Milton, said: “It’s sad, in terms of the timing that it’s at Christmas time, but at [any] time for any organisation.
“My thoughts straight away were that the employees ought to be looked after first, because I didn’t want them to suffer.”
Barnsley Council, in partnership with Citizens Advice, would be able to give advice to anyone with employment or welfare issues, he said.
Interpath said a drift in spending within the building and waste recycling sectors had put specialist plant hire operators like Warwick Ward under increasing financial pressure.
The company’s four directors had explored options for refinancing, sale and investment but ultimately filed to appoint administrators, it said.
Christopher Sellars, whose address is listed on Companies House as Interpath’s Leeds office, was appointed as a fifth director in February 2024.
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