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Here at the United Way office, the quiet but productive streak has stayed in place. We’ve had some exciting moments though: A light fixture fire was an eventful start to the day last week. Yes, an actual fire with red flames and smoke. We’re thankful for the quick response of Albert Lea Fire Rescue, and…

Clinical predictors such as maternal age and ovarian reserve are well-established determinants of IVF success.1 Increasing evidence suggests that environmental and lifestyle exposures also influence reproductive outcomes; however, these factors remain insufficiently investigated in low- and middle-income countries.2,3 In Lebanon, reproductive research has historically focused on maternal and child health, with limited attention paid to…

Finding out you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also called COPD, can feel overwhelming. Many people who are newly diagnosed have questions about what their diagnosis means, what happens next and how it will affect their future

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land on Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) after a live-fire exercise conducted by VMM-164 (Rein.), 15th MEU, in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 10, 2026. The live-fire exercise was conducted to maintain…

A couple of weeks ago, I attended a talk for women in comedy, and the comedian warming up the crowd before students went up to test their standup routines started asking “would you rather” questions like, “Would you rather lose your keys or your phone?” One of her questions was, “Would you rather go see…