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Doctors in Gaza describe the war's devastating impact on hospitals and health care

After the brutal attack on Israel by Hamas militants, Israel has begun air strikes on Gaza. The World Health Organization warns that the health system there is at a breaking point.
- Ari Daniel
Financial losses slow for WA hospitals, but concerns remain

Hit hard by the pandemic, Hospitals in Washington state have been sounding the alarm since last year over steep financial losses. Last year’s operating losses totaled over $2 billion for hospitals across the state, according to the Washington State Hospital Association.
- Kate Walters
These Maya women softballers defy machismo — from their mighty bats to their bare toes

They call themselves Las Amazonas de Yaxunah. They've defeated gender stereotypes to become stars in Mexico. And these women and teens play the game wearing traditional Maya dresses — and no shoes.,
- Mark Viales
Vaccine hesitancy affects dog-owners, too, with many questioning the rabies shot

A survey finds that more than half of dog parents are doubtful about giving their pups the vaccine for rabies — a lethal disease that vaccination brought under control in the U.S.
- Pien Huang
How to talk to children about the violence in Israel and Gaza

Many children have likely already heard about the attacks in Israel, whether from school or overhearing the news. Let them ask questions, experts say — it's OK if you don't have all the answers.
- Becky Sullivan
Migrant mothers arriving in New York find support, hope — and lots of challenges

Over 100,000 migrants have sought shelter in New York City in the last year or so. Some are pregnant women fleeing violence and poverty. NPR followed the daily lives of three women.
- Jasmine Garsd
California becomes the first state to ban 4 food additives linked to disease

Brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben and red dye 3, which can be found in candy, cookies and more, will be banned starting in 2027 due to risk of cancer, other health effects.
- Joe Hernandez
Patience and planning: The ups and downs of a week without driving in Seattle

This past week people in Seattle and around the country took part in a #WeekWithoutDriving, a challenge to get out of cars and experience what getting around is like for those who can’t drive.
- Casey Martin
Seattle is toilet poor

Nothing ruins a fun day out in the city, like secretly or not so secretly needing to find a bathroom. We all need them, but not everybody has ready access to a toilet. That could mean different things depending on your situation. Seattle Times reporters, Dan Beekman, and Anna Patrick did a deep dive on Seattle's public toilets and share what they found.
- Caroline Chamberlain Gomez
Can cooking and gardening at school inspire better nutrition? Ask these kids

With diet-related disease on the rise in the U.S., some schools are adding nutrition to the curriculum. Teaching kids to grow and cook fresh produce can influence life-long eating habits.
- Allison Aubrey

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