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Colorado day care owner charged after allegedly hiding toddlers behind a false wall

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(CNN)The owner of a Colorado day care that allegedly used a “false wall” to hide 26 toddlers in a basement has been arrested and charged, court documents show. The day care had a licensed capacity of six children, according to May 2019 data on the Colorado Department of Human Services website. The department immediately suspended the day care’s license while it investigated, the agency said in a statement at the time. Police didn’t immediately find any children when they first arrived at the day care, Colorado Springs police said in…

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China’s yuan is getting a little stronger

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Hong Kong (CNN Business)Asian markets moved slightly higher on Thursday, while the Chinese central bank guided the yuan to its highest level in nearly five months. The Chinese currency is now trading at about 6.996 yuan per dollar in mainland China. In trading outside of China, where the yuan moves more freely, one dollar can buy about 6.994 yuan — slightly weaker than Wednesday. Even so, the yuan has rebounded about 1.5% against the dollar since mid-December, when the United States and China reached an interim trade deal. A Chinese…

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A giant red star is acting weird and scientists think it may be about to explode

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(CNN)A young, bright star has been acting a little erratic lately. Guinan and his colleagues have been closely observing the star for decades, with “continuous coverage since 1980,” he said. In the last half-century, the star has never dimmed so aggressively, and that could mean we’re on the verge of something extraordinary. “What causes the supernova is deep inside the star,” Guinan said. And because the star is so huge, it’s impossible to tell what’s going on so far down. It could be a prelude to a supernova Betelgeuse is…

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Boxing Day sales dip blamed on Black Friday deals

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Diane Wehrle, insights director at Springboard, said the final figures might improve but they are still likely to be substantially down on last year. She said many consumers were still celebrating Christmas with their family on Boxing Day, while the rainy weather, online shopping and increased Black Friday spending were also possible factors for the drop in footfall. “Boxing Day is indisputably a less important trading day than it once was,” Ms Wehrle said. Related Topics UK economy Retailing Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/50919880

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25 Captivating Images That Bring You to the Doorsteps of the Worlds Poorest Children

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ShareTweetPin While traveling with Compassion International, a collection of photographers were each given the opportunity to visit the homes of children living in extreme poverty. Each photographer was drawn to the doors of these homes—finding that these doors each have a way of foretelling a rather striking story. Through their lenses, you will find yourself confronted with the same simple, disruptive thought that inspired each photographer to take these pictures: The people behind these doors are simply extraordinary. Sometimes a door shows resilience. The people behind these doors face a…

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A Gorilla Born With A Lack Of Pigmentation On Her Fingers Surprises People

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Not so long ago, there was a fun party at Zoo Atlanta: their gorilla Anaka celebrated her 6th birthday. To commemorate the joyous occasion, the employees at the facility snapped a couple of pics of the big girl and shared them on Facebook. People started sending their best wishes. However, while congratulating Anaka, those who were more observant noticed an interesting detail. The gorilla has a unique patch of pigment on her hand. In the close-up picture of the pink patch, it even looks remarkably human-like. Which is understandable, considering that…

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To the Lady Who Told the ALDI Cashier I Had a Fake Baby And Was Trying to Steal Yogurts

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ShareTweetPin I am the mom of 2 healthy, beautiful girls, Rosalia, age 3, and Eliana, who is 2 months old. Both of my successful pregnancies were a struggle (I also, unfortunately, had a loss before having Eliana). I developed Cholestastis early on with both, which is a rare high-risk liver condition that can increase the risk of still birth by 15% if not properly treated and having the baby delivered early. Courtesy of Patricia Larkin Eliana was scheduled to be delivered at 36 weeks and 3 days but she surprised…

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To the Lady Who Told the ALDI Cashier I Had a Fake Baby And Was Trying to Steal Yogurts

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ShareTweetPin I am the mom of 2 healthy, beautiful girls, Rosalia, age 3, and Eliana, who is 2 months old. Both of my successful pregnancies were a struggle (I also, unfortunately, had a loss before having Eliana). I developed Cholestastis early on with both, which is a rare high-risk liver condition that can increase the risk of still birth by 15% if not properly treated and having the baby delivered early. Courtesy of Patricia Larkin Eliana was scheduled to be delivered at 36 weeks and 3 days but she surprised…

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Man and children drowned ‘in tragic accident’

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“Naturally, our primary concern remains the care and support of the remaining family members.” The Foreign Office has said it is supporting a British woman in Spain. The father and daughter were both British while the brother was American, it is understood. Three members of same family ‘drown’ at resort Local journalist Fernando Torres told the BBC it was a shocking scene. “The resort workers heard the screaming and they tried to do CPR (resuscitation) as well, but they couldn’t help them,” he said. “Then the emergency doctors came and…

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Crime Scene DNA Reliability Called Into Question After Mans Bone Marrow Transplant

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When Chris Long received a bone marrow transplant, he knew that the procedure might be the only thing to treat his recent diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes – two rare conditions that impair the production of healthy blood cells. His colleagues saw a scientific opportunity. Four years after his treatment, DNA analysis shows that parts of Long now contain more than just stem cells from his donor, a German man who lives thousands of miles away. Lip, cheek, and tongue swabs revealed that his donor’s DNA was present at fluctuating levels…

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The Betches’ Travel Guide To Switzerland & Lake Como | Betches

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If you’re looking for a European vacation that hasn’t been covered extensively by Instagram yet, I highly recommend a trip through Switzerland. Perfect for a honeymoon or a family occasion, Switzerland is a trip you can do basically any time of year, though it will look a lot different depending on when you go. Everything in Switzerland is more expensive from December to March, which is considered “the season”. However, if you go during this time, the Lake Como extension of the itinerary doesn’t really work, as many hotels there…

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