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Oct 29 2025OPINION

Keeping Parks Safe for All

In Charleston, Colonial Lake is a cherished spot for locals. The recent fall festival, Bloom Charleston, showed just how much the community values this revitalized space. People of all ages enjoy walking and relaxing by the lake. But there's a growing problem. Cyclists are using the park paths, mak

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Oct 29 2025CRIME

The Martha Moxley Murder: A Half-Century Old Mystery

Fifty years ago, a shocking crime shook the quiet town of Belle Haven in Greenwich, Connecticut. Fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley was found dead under a pine tree in her backyard. She had been brutally attacked with a golf club and a piece of it. Her pants and underwear were pulled down, but there was

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Oct 29 2025HEALTH

Malaria and Bones: A Surprising Connection

In the world of traditional medicine, the leaves and bark of the Parinari curatellifolia plant have long been used to tackle two seemingly unrelated issues: malaria and bone problems. But how exactly does this plant help? Researchers decided to dig deeper and find out. First, they checked if the pl

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Oct 29 2025BUSINESS

Amazon's Big Move: Jobs Gone, AI Takes Over

Amazon is making big changes. They just let go of 14, 000 people. This includes some big names at Amazon MGM Studios. Donna Rosenstein, who was in charge of casting for series, is out. So are Meggie Choi, who worked on drama series, and Nathan Kitada, a creative exec. Amazon MGM Studios is known fo

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Oct 29 2025CRIME

A Santa Monica Man's Big Bet Goes Wrong: The Cost of Illegal Gambling

A man from Santa Monica recently faced serious consequences for running an illegal sports betting operation. Christopher King was ordered to spend nearly two years behind bars. He also had to give up $10 million and pay back $3. 8 million in taxes he avoided paying. King admitted to several crimes.

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Oct 29 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Unshakable Rise: What's Driving Its Latest Boom?

Bitcoin's recent climb is turning heads, especially since it's happening despite some big economic bumps. Experts point to the current administration's focus on new tech as a key reason why. Vladislav Ginzburg, head of One Source, shared his thoughts on this in a recent chat. He believes people are

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Oct 29 2025HEALTH

Digital Health Twins: A New Way to Care for Older Adults

Technology is changing how we care for older adults. One exciting development is digital health twins (DHTs). These are virtual copies of real people. They can help doctors and nurses take better care of older adults. But, like any new technology, there are challenges. First, there are ethical conc

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

A Judge Says No to Trump's Education Rules

A judge recently made a big decision. She said the Trump administration couldn't stop certain sex education grants. These grants were for teaching important things about sex and relationships. The administration had new rules. They said schools couldn't teach about gender identity. This means they

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

Government Shutdown: Who's Really Paying the Price?

The U. S. government shutdown is dragging on, and it's not just about politics anymore. It's about real people facing real consequences. Millions are staring down the barrel of skyrocketing health insurance costs come November, thanks to expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits. This isn't just a nu

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

Federal Judge Halts Trump's Firing Spree During Shutdown

A federal judge in San Francisco recently made a big decision. She stopped the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the government shutdown. The judge said that the firings seemed unfair and might be politically driven. The judge, Susan Illston, issued an order that lasts until t

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