BRIAN G HENNING

May 01 2026CRIME

From Bars to Betting: A Mobster’s Return to Crime

Giuseppe Manzi, once jailed for running a gambling and loansharking network in Springfield, now faces new charges in an illegal sports‑betting scheme that stretched from Indiana to Massachusetts. The federal indictment names 22 people, including Manzi under the alias “Joe Polozzo, ” as part of a gro

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Apr 30 2026HEALTH

Finding Hidden Pain in the Doctor’s Office

General doctors see many women each week, but a lot of violence in their homes stays hidden. This study looked at how doctors spot signs that a woman may be suffering from partner abuse. Researchers talked to 11 family physicians, including three men, across ten clinics. They used made‑up s

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Digital Prices: Why Banning Them Doesn’t Help

Grocery stores in New York are debating a ban on digital shelf labels, or DSLs. The idea is that these electronic signs could hide unfair pricing tricks, but the truth is different. DSLs simply show a price. They do not track who you are, nor can they change a price for one shopper and another. Any

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Apr 30 2026HEALTH

New Deadlines for Medicaid Drug Pricing Plan Give Extra Time to Companies and States

Government health officials recently pushed back several important dates tied to a new policy that could lower prescription drug costs under Medicaid. Instead of finishing applications by late spring, drug manufacturers now have more than a month extra to join the program. The original deadline had

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Gary leaders share big wins and next big challenges

Gary’s mayor pulled back the curtain on the city’s latest progress during his annual speech, but not everyone agrees on what counts as real improvement. While crime numbers look better than they have in decades—homicides dropped 30% from 2024 to 2025 and gun deaths fell by 24%—critics say those wins

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Apr 28 2026CELEBRITIES

George Clooney’s New Chapter: Slow‑Down, Philanthropy and a Fresh Focus

George Clooney is about to turn 65, and he has decided to change the rhythm of his life. He told a reporter at a film awards event that he will spend more time on the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which he started with his wife Amal. The couple’s charity works to protect human rights and bri

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Apr 28 2026SCIENCE

New way to fight gum disease by tweaking immune cells

Gum disease attacks the gums and the bone that holds teeth in place. The body’s defense cells called macrophages shift to a bad state that keeps damage going. Scientists looked for a simple tool that could flip these cells back to a repair state. They picked polydopamine, a natural coating that many

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Apr 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Government Official Checks Out the Big Esports Event

Government leaders don’t usually visit esports events, but recently one showed up to see what all the excitement was about. A cabinet minister toured Inspire Arena in Incheon during a major competition held in a 2026 league home ground. The purpose wasn’t just to observe; the official wanted to unde

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Apr 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Supplier Fires Former Manager While Denying Tech Leak

GPTC, a main supplier for TSMC’s CoWoS packaging, says it has not shared any key technology with China. The company issued a statement through the stock market bulletin, confirming no leaks were found after rumors spread. At the same time, GPTC has taken legal action against its ex‑General Manager,

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Apr 25 2026FINANCE

New Oriental Shares Eyes a Bright Future Despite Rough Quarter

Guotai Haitong keeps its positive stance on New Oriental Education & Technology Group, setting a target price of HK$52. 26 even as the stock slipped to HK$41. 96 last week. The general market mood leans toward a “Strong Buy” consensus, with analysts averaging a target of €6. 23 for the company’s

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