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Nov 12 2024CRIME

Indiana Man Convicted of Killing Two Teens in 2017

In Indiana, a former CVS employee named Richard Allen was found guilty of murdering two teenage girls back in 2017. The trial lasted four weeks, with the jury hearing from many witnesses over 17 days. They finally reached a decision on Monday. Allen, who is 52, was accused of killing Abigail William

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Nov 12 2024HEALTH

British Columbia Teenager Catches Bird Flu: What We Know

Imagine living in a place where birds fly freely, and suddenly, a teenager gets sick with bird flu. That's what happened in British Columbia, Canada. A teen was admitted to a children's hospital with a presumed case of H5 bird flu, health officials revealed. The virus likely came from a bird or anim

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Nov 12 2024CRIME

Investigating a Rocky Mountain Tragedy: A True Crime Series

Get a sneak peek at the upcoming Prime Video and Sky New Zealand doc series, In Cold Water. This intriguing true crime show dives into the mysterious drowning of schoolteacher Laura Letts-Beckett during a fishing trip in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The only witness? Her husband, former New Zealand

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Nov 12 2024HEALTH

Bird Flu Reaches Canada: Teenager's Case Sparks Investigation

A teenager in British Columbia, Canada, has been diagnosed with a presumptive case of H5 bird flu, marking the country's first human case. The teen is believed to have caught the virus from a bird or animal and is currently receiving care at a children’s hospital. The province is actively investigat

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Nov 09 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin and NFTs: EU's VAT Challenge in the Digital Era

Did you know that trading Bitcoins in the EU doesn't involve VAT? The EU Court set this rule back in 2015 with the "Skatteverket v. David Hedqvist" case. The decision sparked from a Swedish citizen, David Hedqvist, who queried the Swedish Tax Authority about Bitcoin trades. The ruling considers such

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Special Counsel Jack Smith: Trump Case on Hold Until December

Jack Smith, the special counsel investigating Donald Trump, told a federal judge that he might have a decision by December 2 on how to handle Trump's criminal case. This comes as Trump is set to become president again. Smith asked the judge to remove upcoming deadlines so he can think about the best

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

When a Chemo Port Goes Wrong: A Tale of Medical Mishap

In the world of cancer treatment, totally implantable venous access devices, or chemoports, are becoming more common. These devices are used to deliver long-term chemotherapy. However, things can go wrong, as seen in a recent case where a device was accidentally placed in the subclavian artery inste

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Trump's Legal Woes: What Happens Now?

Donald Trump's win might change how his legal battles play out. As president, he could dodge federal prosecution, though state cases might stall. His team hopes to halt all cases, arguing they should stop due to his new role. The presidency might help in ongoing civil suits too. But Trump will still

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Rudy Giuliani Denies Hiding Assets in Defamation Case

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has dismissed claims that he is hiding assets from two Georgia election workers he defamed. The ex-Trump lawyer made this statement as he entered a Manhattan federal court for a hearing on the matter. A lawyer for the women had alleged that certain items, sub

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

How Lyme Disease Spreads: A Look at Global Numbers

Scientists developed two models to figure out how many people get Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis (LB), each year. One model looked at blood samples from humans to find out how many people have been infected with the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. This model accounted for mistakes i

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