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Los artículos con plomo son fáciles de encontrar en las tiendas de antigüedades y de descuento
Debido a la exposición de artículos que contienen plomo, ya sean comprados en una tienda local nueva de descuento o de segunda mano los niños son especialmente vulnerables a la intoxicación.
Behind The Backlog: The Problem-Plagued Rollout Of Kansas' Medicaid Enrollment System
Editor’s note: A backlog of Medicaid applications has caused financial strain for nursing homes and put thousands of Kansans at risk for loss of medical…
When Hospitals Sue For Unpaid Bills, It Can Be 'Ruinous' For Patients
When patients can't afford to pay their medical bills, many hospitals offer a payment plan — or free or discounted care. But some try to collect by suing patients and garnishing their wages.
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Paleontologists Unearth Possible Pre-Human Fossils
Fossils discovered in East Africa suggest that Homo erectus, the species believed to be humans' direct ancestor, may have shared Earth with two genetically distinct but similar species. Some paleontologists believe that these species may be distant relatives to modern humans, while others need more evidence.
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What's being built around the KC Streetcar extension? Here are 12 developments to watch
Kansas City’s new streetcar has spurred the construction of more than 1,400 new apartment units along Main Street since 2017. These are some of the highlights, including historic renovations and new buildings.
50 years of Kansas City hip-hop, from the ‘golden age’ to modern masters
When hip-hop hit Kansas City streets, the effect was immediate. The new sound took over record stores, local high schools and underground dance parties. As the country celebrates 50 years of the art form, Kansas City honors its own contributions to the culture.
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Manufactured homes are more affordable and safe than ever. Can they help solve the housing crisis?
The federal government says new safety standards and building materials mean home buyers priced out of site-built houses have viable options. As storms become stronger and more frequent, experts are tempering expectations.
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Here's how this year's drought has battered the Midwest — and what it might mean for next year
From deadly wildfires to choking dust storms to decimated crop harvests, this year’s drought has left its mark across the country. For the hardest hit areas, such as the Great Plains, recovering from the far-reaching impacts of this historically dry year won’t be easy.
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In Kansas, Algorithms Might Rewrite Who Stays In Jail And Who Bails Out
Let’s say you’re arrested. You’re booked into your local jail and the district attorney decides to press charges.The next day, you make your first court…
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Schumer, White House Respond To Shutdown By Pointing Fingers
The president is marking the first anniversary of his inauguration with a government shutdown. Lawmakers are back at the Capitol trying to break the impasse — and playing the political blame game.
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