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Inhaled insulin now FDA-approved for kids 6 and over with diabetes

June 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Inhaled insulin now FDA-approved for kids 6 and over with diabetes

The FDA expanded the approved use of inhaled insulin for kids 6 years and older on Friday. It’s the first-ever needle-free insulin option for pediatric diabetes patients, according to MannKind Corporation, the maker of Afrezza, the brand name […]

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What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US

June 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US

The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than half a century, as officials race to eradicate a deadly flesh-eating parasite not seen in Texas since […]

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How the Ebola outbreak is changing weddings in Congo

June 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on How the Ebola outbreak is changing weddings in Congo

BUNIA, Congo (AP) — There were no kisses, long embraces or a crowded dance floor packed with well-wishers. But there was love. As Congo battles an Ebola disease outbreak that has killed nearly 100 people out of […]

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As Ukraine fights off Russia’s invasion, some regions see a rise in premature births

June 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on As Ukraine fights off Russia’s invasion, some regions see a rise in premature births

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — When Marharyta Nekhoroshyva first saw her newborn son, she was gripped by fear. Born after just 26 weeks of pregnancy, he weighed only 940 grams (2 pounds) and wore diapers no […]

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Astronauts briefly take shelter during repair to fix leak on the International Space Station

June 7, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Astronauts briefly take shelter during repair to fix leak on the International Space Station

NASA on Friday temporarily ordered astronauts to take shelter during repairs to fix a fresh leak aboard the International Space Station. The five astronauts moved into the SpaceX capsule that is docked at the station while […]

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What fish became popular at fish stores after the release of "Finding Nemo"?

The clownfish became extremely popular at fish stores after the release of "Finding Nemo" in 2003.

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You can find Grand Teton National Park in which U.S. state?

The Grand Tetons are in the U.S. state of Wyoming.

  • Region: Northwestern Wyoming, just south of Yellowstone National Park.
  • Valley: The mountain range towers over the valley known as Jackson Hole.
  • County: Located in Teton County, Wyoming.

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Saffron, the world’s most expensive spice, is derived from what source?

Saffron comes from the three tiny red stigmas inside the purple flower of the Crocus sativus, commonly known as the saffron crocus.

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Male honey bees, called drones, fertilize the queen bee during special outdoor trips known as mating flights.

Male honey bees, called drones, fertilize the queen bee during special outdoor trips known as mating flights.

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What year did Labor Day became an official U.S. federal holiday in America?

Labor Day became an official U.S. federal holiday on June 28, 1894, when President Grover Cleveland signed the legislation into law.

  • First Celebration: The first unofficial Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City. 
  • State Recognition: Oregon was the first state to pass an official law recognizing the holiday on February 21, 1887, with about 30 states celebrating it by 1894. 
  • The Law: Congress rushed to pass the legislation in the summer of 1894 following intense labor unrest and the violent Pullman Strike. You can read more about the timeline on the U.S. Department of Labor History Page.

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