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How Parenting Changes with Five or More Kids Once you learn the ropes of parenting (which usually happens after having a kid or two), you probably feel like you’ve conquered the entire world. You're a great parent! You've got this whole parenting thing down. But what about five kids or more? You could add as many kids as you want to your brood and…

TL/DR - Heatwaves are causing escalating surface burn injuries in Southwest cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas, mainly affecting young children, older adults and homeless people. Studies show that surfaces like asphalt, concrete or playground equipment can become dangerously hot and cause burns within seconds. Hospitals in the region have reported…

TL/DR - Chinese manufacturers are investing in Morocco to qualify for $7,500 credits to US car buyers after the US passed new electric vehicle (EV) subsidies. This comes as the US and the European Union have imposed new tariffs on Chinese vehicle imports. At least eight Chinese battery makers have announced investments in Morocco since the US…

TL/DR - The Asheville Police Department (APD) are looking for a person of interest in connection to an assault that took place in the West Asheville Library. Three people attending a seminar, called "Strategic Lessons from the Palestinian Resistance," were attacked when one of them started to live stream the event; all three suffered minor…