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Aging Untold: Why the thyroid could be behind some aging symptoms
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we’re breaking down what your thyroid does and the warning signs to watch for when this vital gland is off. Plus, we look at the emotional and practical steps of hosting an estate sale, and what to expect before you hire help. ...
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Monument dedication honors fallen DPS trooper
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - DPS held a dedication ceremony Thursday for a granite monument honoring Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez. The ceremony took place this morning at the DPS office at S. Loop 250 W. in Midland. The monument was dedicated to honor Ramirez Vasquez....
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Melissa and Doug toy sold at Target recalled. Here’s why
(Gray News) - About 84,000 Melissa & Doug toys sold at Target have been recalled. The Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board has been recalled because the fire hose port can come loose and detach, posing a risk of serious injury from a choking hazard. It is a compact fire engi...
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Terrell County deputy arrest 2 men believed to be linked to abandoned 911 caller
TERRELL, Texas (KOSA) - A Terrell County deputy helped U.S. Border Patrol agents catch two men accused of entering the country illegally, who are also believed to be apart of the same group that left a 911 caller behind on September 16. According to the Sheriffs office two men fr...
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Ector County ISD school bus crash reported outside Odessa apartment complex
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A crash involving a school bus in front of La Promesa Apartments happened this morning. Our First Alert 7 and Telemundo 20 team were on scene. According to a witness, around 8:20 a.m. a crash involving an Ector County ISD school bus happened on Monahans Str...
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The water cycle you learned in school is changing. Here’s what a new report found
(Gray News) - The world’s water cycle you were taught in school is being thrown off balance and the consequences are affecting everyone on Earth, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s annual analysis of global freshwater. The group said the shift is bringing a host...
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, September 17th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, September 17th, 2026: As we continue through the rest of this week, high temperatures remain hot under a mixture of clouds. Changes are on the way starting this weekend continuing into next week, especially as a cool fro...
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How a secret ‘Ghost Army’ used tactical deception to save thousands of lives during WWII
( Aging Untold ) — Of all the tales of heroism to emerge from the battlefields of World War II, one of the most remarkable remained a closely guarded secret for more than 50 years. A special U.S. Army unit saved an estimated 30,000 lives, not with bullets and bombs, but with infl...
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Tattoo popularity grows, but so does demand for removal
BATON ROUGE, La. ( Aging Untold ) — Tattoos have surged in popularity, with 32% of Americans having at least one, including 13% of baby boomers, according to a 2023 Pew Research study. But for some, the ink doesn’t age the way they hoped. The artist’s perspective Tony Parisi has ...
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Teen suffers life-threatening brain injuries after being assaulted by another student at school, family says
CHESTERFIELD, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A high school student suffered life-threatening brain injuries after being assaulted by another student at school, according to his family. Irvin E. Rodriguez Gaitan’s family said he is out of the hospital and recovering at home after being ...
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Why the thyroid could be behind some aging symptoms
( Aging Untold ) — Memory slips, stubborn weight gain and exhaustion are often written off as “just getting old.” The real culprit could be your thyroid, and a “normal” lab result doesn’t always tell the whole story, according to board-certified physician Dr. Rhea Rogers. Your th...
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InvestigateTV+: Surge of counterfeit trading cards
( InvestigateTV ) — A booming market for trading cards is fueling a surge in counterfeits and smash and grabs. How crime can turn your hobby into a high-risk gamble. Plus, certain batteries can turn everyday products into fire-hazards, and we explain how to tell if it’s been safe...