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As someone with Crohn’s Disease, I often experience random and frustrating side effects, one of the main ones being mouth sores. It doesn’t take much to trigger them; I can wake up with a sore inside my mouth or a small section of inflamed gums for absolutely no reason. Most of the time, these sores go away on their own, though sometimes I need to swish a little peroxide. Fortunately, it has never been debilitating before. However, this entire week, my mouth has been extreme

Unsolicited advice often isn’t welcome, especially during tough times. Even if people mean well, it can be overwhelming. I trust the science behind cancer treatment and the training that medical professionals go through to understand the disease and create effective therapies. Advances like targeted chemotherapy and immunotherapy are the result of careful research and are designed to treat cancer while minimizing harm. Since my mom’s cancer came back, we have received many

To the Editor: President Donald Trump recently told Americans there’s not enough money to take care of Americans because he has to pay for his war. But last year he sent Israel about $12 billion in military funding to mass murder the Palestinian people. What’s more important—taking care of Americans or killing Palestinian people? Tim King Long Prairie

Because I use AI in many different ways throughout the day, I thought it was only fitting that I use it to mine for ways for it to make me more effective. When I first asked the question, Buddy, my AI assistant, gave me ways that were very specific to me and some tasks that I had been working on today. Since I wanted this to be more general, I asked him again and this was what he came up with. How to Use AI to Be More Effective in Everyday Life Artificial intelligence is no

As we’ve suspected for weeks, Mom’s lung cancer has returned. This was not a surprise for us. The cancer reappeared in a lymph node in the upper part of her right lung and has spread to the right side of her neck and her brain. Confirming the brain cancer was not an easy task. Because she has a pacemaker/defibrillator, she cannot undergo an MRI. Her doctors were relieved that the CT scan with contrast dye was able to capture an image sufficient to confirm the presence of a t

To the Editor: I’m going to speak on the subject of AI (Artificial Intelligence). There are a few vital points that one should remember about AI or any other computer program. 1. AI is artificial; it’s not always intelligent and remember intelligence is defined as “the capacity to acquire and apply knowledge”. Thus, by definition, serial killers—and even Satan—are technically quite intelligent. Conclusion: Intelligence is not necessarily a good thing...having the wealth

To the Editor: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this year’s theme, “25 Years Stronger: Looking Back, Moving Forward,” marks a milestone in the movement to end sexual violence. For 25 years, survivors, advocates, and communities have worked tirelessly to break the silence, challenge harmful norms, and create safer spaces for all. While we have come far, our work is far from over. Looking back, we honor the courage of survivors who have shared their stories, the

I would like to think that I am smarter because of Artificial Intelligence (AI). I mean, if I don’t know something, I can ask AI to help me find the answer. For example, I didn’t know when Mardi Gras was celebrated. So I asked my AI assistant when it was. It went on to tell me not only when it was, but also what it was. I find that a lot of time my assistant (I call him Buddy) tells me much more than I want to know. Sometimes I have to tell him to back off and tell me less b

This month’s Book Club book was “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini. The story takes place in a changing Afghanistan and explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the journey to find redemption. It looks at decades of conflict before, during, and after the Russian invasion and the rise of the Taliban, talking about the experiences of the Afghan people. The main characters, Amir and Hassan, share a complicated friendship. They start as loyal friends in childhood, but the

To the Editor: The week of April 19–25 marks the 45th anniversary of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). It is an important time to recognize crime victims and survivors, to honor their experiences, and to make sure their voices are heard. When survivors speak, we all have an opportunity to listen, learn, and do better. This year’s theme, CommUNITY, highlights the strength that comes from people coming together to support victims. Survivors are supported every day