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Dec 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Three British Crime Shows to Binge on Christmas Eve

Christmas is here, and what better way to celebrate than with some thrilling mysteries from across the pond? We've picked three British crime shows that are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. First up is "Black Doves, " a Netflix hit starring Keira Knightley. Set during Christmas in London,

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Dec 25 2024POLITICS

Mayor Edwards Presented His Crime-Fighting and Community Engagement Plans

Last Monday evening, the newly elected Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish, Sid Edwards, shared his vision for tackling crime and boosting community involvement. The event took place at the Charles R. Kelly Community Center, where the North Baton Rouge community turned out in large numbers, e

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Dec 24 2024POLITICS

Supporters in Matt Gaetz's Old District Stand by Him Despite New Allegations

In the wake of new allegations against Congressman Matt Gaetz, some supporters in his former Florida district are backing him up. Sandra L. Atkinson, a former Republican Party chair from Okaloosa County, called Gaetz a "darn good congressman" and said he never let critics, whom she referred to as "h

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Dec 24 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix's Unseen Gem: Dead Boy Detectives

Earlier this year, Netflix welcomed a fresh and unique fantasy series called Dead Boy Detectives. Based on a comic book, this show follows two dead teenagers, Edwin Payne and Charles Rowland, who choose to spend their afterlife helping troubled spirits among the living instead of just sleeping in th

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Dec 24 2024CRIME

A Surprising Path: From Doctor to Ruler

Imagine a man who begins as a physician, sworn to save lives. Now, picture him leading a country with a history of human rights violations. That's the story of Bashar al-Assad, who once studied medicine and later became the President of Syria. Instead of healers and hospitals, his world is now fille

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Dec 24 2024CRIME

Catalytic Converter Crimes Dropped in Bensalem After Family Ring Busted

Bensalem has seen a big drop in catalytic converter thefts this year. Why? Because a family crime ring was caught. This ring was stealing these car parts in Bensalem and four other counties in the Philadelphia area. They sold thousands of these converters, making millions. With them behind bars, the

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Dec 24 2024HEALTH

A Quick Look at Muscle Loss in Critically Ill Kids: What's the Deal with Protein and Energy Intake?

We all know that surviving critical illness is a big deal, especially for kids. In developed countries, many of these kids make it, but they often face physical problems later on. One big issue is muscle loss. Doctors have been tracking this using ultrasound on the quadriceps femoris muscle. They wa

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Dec 23 2024CRIME

Looting Leaves Gaza in Even More Trouble

Last month, a truck driver named Hazem Isleem was on a mission to deliver much-needed aid through the devastated south of Gaza. Suddenly, his convoy of around 100 trucks, carrying enough food to feed tens of thousands, was attacked by armed looters. One of the gunmen forced Hazem to drive to a field

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Dec 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Movies of 2024: Big Screens and Big Dreams

In the annual Movie Club of Slate, film critics chatted about the year’s cinematic hits. Critic Dana Stevens, along with Bilge Ebiri, K. Austin Collins, Alison Willmore, and Odie Henderson, discussed the films that turned heads in 2024. Dana compared film criticism to embroidery on Kleenex, but beli

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Dec 23 2024POLITICS

Evanston's Journey: Reparations in Action

Evanston, a city in Illinois, has been making history with its reparations program. The program aims to rectify past racial injustices, specifically those that occurred between 1919 and 1969. During this time, the city pushed Black residents into a specific neighborhood and used discriminatory housi

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