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Jun 13 2026FINANCE

Nuclear power gear in India gets past taxes backdated

India just made a rule change that could save nuclear plants money on old purchases. The finance ministry decided to cancel customs taxes on parts bought between April 2019 and January 2026 for building or running nuclear reactors. This decision surprises some because it works backwards—covering bil

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Jun 13 2026FINANCE

A Bank Sells Part of Itself for a Big Payday

United Community Banks just agreed to sell its equipment finance division for $1. 9 billion in cash. The two subsidiaries being sold—Navitas Credit Corp. and NLFC Reinsurance Corp. —have been a headache for the bank lately. They make up only 10% of the loans but have caused half of the bank’s losses

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Jun 13 2026CRIME

Funds Frozen After Tragic Family Case

A man in his early thirties, now facing serious charges after his parents' deaths, is caught in a legal battle not just with the courts but with a trust overseeing his inheritance. The trustee managing his parents' estate plans to ask a judge to release funds originally meant for him at age 30, but

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Jun 13 2026POLITICS

How Ukraine is using smart ideas to fight back against Russia

When Russia attacked in 2022, most experts thought Ukraine had no real chance. The numbers were against them – Russia had way more people, weapons, and money. Many believed the country would fall quickly. But after two years of brutal fighting, something unexpected happened. Ukraine didn’t just surv

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Jun 13 2026CRIME

How U. S. crime trends changed under Trump’s leadership

In 2025, U. S. crime rates dropped sharply, marking the biggest yearly decline since the late 1930s. Murder cases fell by over 18%, while aggravated assaults and robberies also saw significant drops. Even rape cases decreased by nearly 8%, and property crimes like theft and burglary fell by about 12

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Jun 13 2026CRIME

How Camden's Tech-First Policing Is Changing Crime Rates

A decade ago, Camden, New Jersey, was known as one of America's most dangerous cities. Today, it's making headlines for the opposite reason. The city’s police force has cut homicides to their lowest level in 40 years, with violent crime dropping by 6% in just one year. Behind this turnaround? A mix

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Jun 13 2026CRIME

Police Chief in Ohio Faces Serious Charges Over Past Actions

A former police chief in Ohio now faces serious legal trouble after being indicted on 70 counts of sex crimes, including 14 involving a minor. Chad Essert, who once led the Bethel Police Department, was arrested in Florida without resistance. Authorities say the alleged crimes happened years ago, be

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Jun 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Gritty Crime in the Big City: A Fresh Take on New York’s Dark Side

New York has always been a stage for crime stories, but most shows stick to familiar plots—hero cops, clear villains, and dramatic shootouts. A new series flips that script by diving into Hell’s Kitchen’s real-life past, where small gangs held power through fear. Instead of polished mafia bosses, th

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Jun 13 2026CRIME

Graffiti at Palo Alto Park: Questions Over Motive and Response

A playground in Palo Alto woke up to ugly messages on Thursday morning. Someone had sprayed racial slurs, Nazi symbols, and offensive images on equipment at Rinconada Park. The timing suggests it wasn’t random mischief—it happened between 9 p. m. on Wednesday and 7 a. m. on Thursday, when most peopl

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Jun 13 2026SCIENCE

Food Then and Now: What a 19th-Century Doctor Got Right About Eating

Back in 1887, a French doctor wrote a book saying food could heal more than just hunger. He didn’t have microscopes or vitamin tests, but he watched how different foods changed people’s health. He saw that too much meat could cause problems, while a balanced plate kept people stronger. That idea mig

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