Holiday gnomes are gaining in popularity this holiday season; here’s how you can join the craze – Baltimore Sun

Holiday Gnomes: The Surprising Trend Taking Over Holiday Decor The holiday season is in full swing, and this year, there’s been a surprising trend dominating festive décor: holiday gnomes. With their friendly bearded characters and cute hats, gnomes are popping up everywhere, from cozy bedding to entertaining essentials. They have even become one of the…

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Funding gap looms for Alaska’s domestic violence programs, but need for services is as high as ever

The Alaska State Capitol was featured in a photo showing snowfall on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, in Juneau, Alaska. The state has been dealing with a major funding decrease for its domestic violence response, leaving a multimillion-dollar hole in the budget for services. The reduction in funding, along with the end of pandemic relief money…

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My granddaughter’s devastating rare disease deserves attention, too

Recently, an 11-year-old girl named Willow, who was born with the ultrarare disease arginase-1 deficiency (ARG1-D), found hope in a new therapy called pegzilarginase. This therapy has shown promise in reducing arginine levels, a key factor in the disease, and improving mobility for patients with ARG1-D. However, the FDA’s refusal to consider the trial data…

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