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2023

FDR Showed Us How to Discuss Politics at Thanksgiving

TL/DR - The article highlights how Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States, used his Thanksgiving proclamations to address societal tensions and promote unity, often through references to economic turmoil and rising fascism. He also encouraged liberal idealism and cooperation, and used the proclamations as teaching…

Vet Alert: Protect Your Dog from Deadly Respiratory Diseases

TL/DR - Dogs across the U.S. are falling ill due to a mysterious respiratory illness, which has been fatal in some cases. Researchers believe the cause could be a new bacterial infection, with symptoms including coughing, difficulty breathing, nasal discharge, lethargy, and loss of appetite; in rare cases, it has turned into pneumonia. The…

Over 150 Fed: Marquette County’s Salvation Army Gives Free Thanksgiving Feast

TL/DR - The Salvation Army in Marquette County, Michigan, provided a free Thanksgiving lunch for the community, feeding over 150 people. The meal was open to all ages, aiming to promote community involvement and ensure no one spent the holiday alone. The organization received cookie donations from the local Panera Bread and expressed gratitude to…

NC State Spinout Believes Cows Can Combat Climate Change

TL/DR - The startup Hoofprint Biome is developing a novel method to reduce methane emissions from cattle and help combat climate change. The company, which was launched by North Carolina State University (NC State) alumni, seeks to control the gut microbiome of cows through a yeast probiotic carrying special enzymes that could naturally prevent…