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Jun 16 2025CRIME

A Night of Joy Turned Tragic in a Utah Suburb

A vibrant community event in a Salt Lake City suburb ended in horror. Five people were hit by gunfire. Three of them died. The victims included a young man, a woman, and a baby just eight months old. The shooting happened at the WestFest carnival. This annual event is usually a time of celebrat

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Jun 01 2025SCIENCE

Lighting Up Growth: The Secret to Boosting EPA in Algae

A Korean strain of the algae Nannochloropsis oceanica was put to the test under various light sources. The goal was to find the best way to grow it quickly and boost its eicosapentaenoic acid content. EPA is a valuable fatty acid. It is good for health. It is found in fish oil and some plants. The

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May 29 2025CRIME

A Waitress's World Turned Upside Down

In the small farming town of Kennett, Missouri, life took an unexpected turn for a woman known as Carol. She was a familiar face at John's Waffle and Pancake House, where she worked tirelessly. Her absence one morning raised eyebrows, as she was always punctual. Carol had been a part of this conserv

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May 25 2025POLITICS

A Life Changed by Chaos

The neighborhood of Minneapolis will never be the same after the tragic death of George Floyd. This event shook the community to its core and left lasting impacts on many lives, including that of Andrea Jenkins. She was the first Black, openly transgender woman to hold public office in the United St

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Apr 21 2025CRIME

The El Paso Walmart Shooting: A Hate Crime That United a City

In a Texas courtroom, a man who took the lives of 23 people in a racist attack at a Walmart in El Paso admitted his guilt. Patrick Crusius, a 26-year-old, faced the families of his victims without a word of apology. He had already been sentenced to life in prison multiple times for federal hate crim

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Apr 15 2025BUSINESS

Waterbury's Century-Old Hardware Store Seeks New Owner

A well-known hardware store in Waterbury is on the market. The store has been a mainstay for a century. It is now looking for a new owner. The store, located on Chase Avenue, is up for sale for just under $2. 8 million. This includes the hardware store, a garden center, and a repair shop

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Mar 31 2025CRIME

A Small Plane's Fatal Descent

A small plane's tragic end in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, has left one person dead. The single-engine aircraft crashed into a home on Saturday, raising questions about what went wrong. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is now leading the investigation, focusing on various factors that co

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Mar 26 2025BUSINESS

Rochester's Retail Shifts: New Spin Closes Downtown Store

Rochester, Minnesota, is seeing some changes in its retail scene. Recently, New Spin, a popular spot for bikes and disc golf gear, closed its downtown location. The store at 401 N. Broadway Ave. Suite 150 is now empty. This closure is part of a broader trend in the area, with other businesses also s

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Mar 23 2025CRIME

A Night of Tragedy at Las Cruces Park

A violent night unfolded in Las Cruces when a mass shooting erupted at Young Park. The event took place during an unauthorized car show, where tensions escalated into a deadly confrontation. Three young lives were lost: a 19-year-old, an 18-year-old, and a 16-year-old boy. Fifteen others were injure

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Mar 18 2025WEATHER

Oklahoma's Wildfire Toll: A State in Crisis

Oklahoma is grappling with the aftermath of a series of wildfires that have left a trail of destruction. The death toll stands at four, with over 200 people injured. The fires have been particularly devastating, claiming lives in Lincoln, Garfield, Haskell, and Pawnee counties. The cause of death fo

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