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Jul 04 2025CRIME

Uncovering Hidden Crimes: Using Math to Spot Honour-Based Abuse

Honour-based abuse is a serious issue that includes things like forced marriage and female genital mutilation. It's hard to track because local data is scarce. To tackle this, experts used a clever method called comparative judgement. They asked people to compare different areas and guess which had

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Jul 04 2025HEALTH

How Doctors Learn to Spot Child Abuse

Doctors who work with families play a big role in protecting kids. They need to know how to spot signs of abuse and neglect. A recent study looked at how much these doctors know and how they act when they suspect a child is being hurt. The study also checked if special training could help them do be

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Jun 29 2025CELEBRITIES

Marilyn Manson's UK Tour Kicks Off With a Cancellation

Marilyn Manson's European tour faced an early hurdle when his Brighton, England show was called off. The decision came after a mix of online protests and pressure from local politicians. The concert, planned for October 29 at the Brighton Centre, was the first stop on his One Assassination Under God

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

Hidden Heroes: How Germany is Tackling Unseen Child Abuse

Germany is doing something unique to stop child abuse before it happens. They have a special program called Dunkelfeld. It helps people who might harm kids but haven't been caught yet. This is different from usual programs that work with people who have already been convicted. The Dunkelfeld progra

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Jun 27 2025CRIME

Wander Franco: A Fall from Grace and a Question of Justice

Wander Franco, a once-promising baseball star, now faces serious consequences after being found guilty of sexually abusing a minor in his home country, the Dominican Republic. The court's decision was clear, but the punishment was not as severe as many had hoped. Franco avoided jail time, receiving

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Jun 27 2025ENVIRONMENT

Dragonflies and Damselflies: How Heat and Habitat Shape Their World

In the vast Amazon rainforest, tiny details can make a big difference for dragonflies and damselflies. These insects, known as Odonata, have specific needs when it comes to their body temperature and the places they call home. A recent study looked at how these factors affect their numbers and varie

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Jun 20 2025HEALTH

Elder Mistreatment in Colombia: A Hidden Problem

In the Global South, elder abuse is a growing concern that often goes unnoticed. This issue poses a significant threat to the well-being of older adults. A recent investigation dug into the factors that put seniors at risk in northeastern Colombia. The study looked at a group of older adults to unde

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Jun 19 2025LIFESTYLE

The Price of a Ticket Out

Marriage is often seen as a union of love, but sometimes, it's more about opportunity. A woman, raised on a farm, saw her future stretching out like the endless fields around her. She wanted more. She met a man from the UK, a graduate student with promising prospects. He was her ticket out of the fa

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Jun 18 2025BUSINESS

The Unexpected Rise of Labubu Dolls

The Labubu dolls are everywhere. They are the latest trend. Young adults are lining up for hours, even overnight, to get their hands on these plush monsters. Some are even paying huge sums at auctions for rare ones. It is a craze that has taken the world by storm, and it all began in a small toy sto

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Jun 17 2025HEALTH

Mental Health Struggles: How Abuse and Neglect Affect Chinese Teens

In Western China, a significant number of teenagers are facing mental health challenges due to psychological abuse and neglect. This problem is often overlooked because it is not as visible as physical abuse. To tackle this issue, a large-scale survey was conducted with nearly 18, 350 students. T

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