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Jan 07 2026CRIME

A Family's Tragedy: The Complex Case of Nick Reiner

Nick Reiner, the son of famous director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, is set to face a judge soon. He's accused of killing his parents in their Brentwood home. This is a serious case, with two counts of murder with special circumstances. Nick has a history of drug problems and mental health stru

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Jan 07 2026CRIME

New Jersey Sees Big Crime Drop in 2025

New Jersey has seen a big drop in crime in 2025. Governor Phil Murphy shared this good news. He said there were fewer shootings and car thefts. This is the fourth year in a row that shootings have gone down. Last year, 559 people were shot in New Jersey. That is 28% fewer than the year before. Out

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Jan 07 2026HEALTH

Home Care Workers Face Hidden Dangers

Home care workers often find themselves in risky situations. They visit patients in their homes, where they might face violence from those they care for. This is called Type II workplace violence. It happens when patients, their family, or visitors act aggressively toward healthcare workers. The pro

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Jan 07 2026CRIME

Detroit's Crime Numbers Drop to Historic Lows

Detroit has seen a big drop in crime. It's the lowest it's been in a long time. In 2025, the city had fewer murders than any year since 1965. This is not just a one-year thing. Crime has been going down for three years in a row. The police chief, Todd Bettison, talked about this at a press event. H

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Jan 07 2026HEALTH

The Hurdles of Studying Cannabis with Human Subjects

Cannabis research with human subjects faces a big problem. The rules are not clear. This makes it hard for scientists to do their work. Many researchers want to study cannabis. But they hit roadblocks. The rules are not the same everywhere. This makes things confusing. Scientists often start their

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Jan 07 2026HEALTH

Vaccine Changes Spark Debate: What's Behind the Shift?

A recent move by U. S. health officials has stirred up quite a bit of controversy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has suddenly changed the list of vaccines they recommend for all children. This change was made without much warning or input from the experts who usually help make

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Jan 07 2026HEALTH

Kickstart 2026 with Smart Savings on Ritual Vitamins

Starting the new year with a fresh set of goals is exciting, especially when it comes to health. Ritual makes it easy to pick the right multivitamin for your needs. Whether you want to boost your gut health, improve your skin, or just stay healthy every day, Ritual has something for you. Ritual’s q

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Jan 07 2026HEALTH

A New Hope for Tough-to-Treat Leukemia Patients

In a significant stride for medicine, a new drug combo is showing promise for people with a tough type of blood cancer. The combo, AB8939 plus venetoclax, is showing positive results in four patients who had run out of other options. These patients had a complex form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML),

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Jan 07 2026SPORTS

Local High School Hoops: Big Wins and Big Scores

Local high school basketball teams had an exciting night on Tuesday, January 6th. The games were packed with drama, big plays, and impressive performances. In girls' basketball, Notre Dame's teams both came out on top against Bay Port. The Tritons' girls won 57-49, thanks to Destiny Webster's 17 po

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Jan 07 2026POLITICS

New England's 2026: Stories to Watch

New England is always buzzing with news. As 2026 kicks off, several stories from last year are still making waves. Let's dive in. First up, a legal drama that's far from over. Remember the case of Lindsay Read? She was found not guilty in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Kee

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