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From gummies to drops to tablets, our dietitians evaluated the best vitamins for kids. Their top picks come from Llama Naturals, SmartyPants, and Hiya. Most kids get adequate amounts of nutrients ...

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Eggs sit for sale at a grocery store, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Windham, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Crews have successfully installed a temporary barrier at Longhorn Dam to prevent a further drop in water level at Lady Bird Lake after one of the dam’s gates failed Tuesday.

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Choosing the best camera for kids takes just as much consideration as choosing the best one for grown-ups! I've advised lots of parents over the years, and bought a fair few for my children. The key ...

There are plans to build a magnificent, multi-billion dollar mega-dam on the Congo River - one that would produce enough renewable electricity to power vast areas of Africa. The structure would be ...