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Teen logs 150 hours as medical assistant with goal of becoming cardiologist
SUMMARY: Ashanti Nurse, a high school junior from South St. Louis, is making significant strides toward her goal of becoming a cardiac surgeon. Over the summer, she worked two full-time jobs and logged over 150 clinical hours at Saint Luke’s Cardiology Department. Inspired by childhood anatomy books, she aims to attend top medical schools like Stanford or Johns Hopkins. Ashanti has been recognized as one of just 10 students nationwide in the Procedures Rising Leaders Initiative. She’s also a dedicated academic achiever and has earned numerous awards, including a certificate from the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus. She’s set for a life-changing trip to Costa Rica in 2025.
An ambitious south St. Louis teen is proving that dreams and determination can take you far.
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Arthur Shivers: Muscle Recovery
SUMMARY: In this weekend’s segment, Jeff Bernthal talks to Arthur Shivers from AG3 Fitness about the importance of recovery after workouts. As people age, recovery can slow down, leading to discomfort and soreness. Shivers emphasizes that muscle recovery starts before hitting the gym with proper nutrition and hydration. Post-workout, it’s crucial to consume protein and carbohydrates within 30 minutes to help repair muscle fibers. He recommends meals rich in protein, whole grains, and greens. Next week, they’ll discuss stretching routines to aid recovery, inviting viewers to reach out for more information on fitness memberships.
Arthur Shivers with Generation 3 Fitness joins us in studio to talk about how to help your muscles recover properly between workouts.
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Traffic creates frustration as Kansas City reconnects westside
SUMMARY: Kansas City’s plan to reconnect the westside involves a lengthy community engagement process, as highlighted by City Councilman Crispin Rea. Concerns voiced during a recent meeting include worsening traffic, pollution, and noise, impacting residents’ quality of life. With a federal grant received in March 2023, the project aims to address the issues caused by highways dividing neighborhoods. Residents like Ramona Arroyo and Sue Bustamente expressed hopes for improvements, despite worries about future developments, such as a potential downtown Royals stadium. The city is set to host another meeting in April and aims to complete the final report by Winter 2026.
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Mapping the largest blue-to-red voting shifts in St. Louis County from 2020 to 2024
SUMMARY: A new interactive map by The New York Times reveals shifts in voter preferences during the 2024 presidential election, shortly after Donald Trump’s second presidency began. Covering 42 states and 74% of the votes, it shows a national red shift compared to 2020, highlighting varied voting patterns. In St. Louis County, a traditional Democratic stronghold, support for the Democratic ticket declined slightly from 61.17% in 2020 to 60.79% in 2024, with approximately 23,000 fewer votes. Key shifts were noted among precincts, with some transitioning from blue to red, while others moved in the opposite direction, reflecting a complex political landscape.
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