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May 04 2026SCIENCE

Automated Boost for Vaccine Knowledge Bases

Ontologies help scientists keep medical facts tidy, letting computers find patterns and answer questions. In the world of vaccines, this organization is even more vital because vaccine data touch many different areas—biology, policy, and public health. A clear Vaccine Ontology lets researchers mix d

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Apr 23 2026CRIME

Man arrested in Argentina with ties to politician’s murder case

A Colombian man was recently arrested in Buenos Aires after crossing into Argentina illegally. Authorities say he is connected to a high-profile murder from last year. The case involves Miguel Uribe, a senator running for president, who was shot dead during a campaign event in Bogotá. Police believe

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Apr 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Life on the High‑End Flight: A Story of Fame and Controversy

A man who once lived in the shadows of diplomacy now lives under bright lights. He is the son of a former Iranian ambassador, but his own story has taken a very different turn. In late March he was filmed stepping onto a private jet, ready for a weekend in Ibiza. The video quickly spread online. He

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Apr 15 2026EDUCATION

Behind the Scenes: A High School Senior’s Journey Beyond Grades

Morris, a senior at Sterling High, balances textbooks, sports, and volunteering with a clear focus—shaping her future in healthcare. Unlike typical student profiles that spotlight achievements alone, her story highlights how personal passions fuel bigger plans. Biology wasn’t just another class for

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Apr 03 2026CRIME

Bali’s Crime Boss Delay: What’s Really Going On?

A Scottish man accused of running a major international drug ring got a surprise second delay in his deportation from Bali this week. Authorities had planned to send him to Spain last Thursday, but suddenly pulled him off the flight—again—without giving a clear reason. While officials won’t explain,

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Apr 01 2026CRIME

Bali Binds a Scottish Crime Boss for Return to Spain

A 45‑year‑old man named Steven Lyons, known in criminal circles as a high‑level organizer of drug smuggling and money laundering, was taken into custody on Indonesia’s popular island of Bali. He had been fleeing law enforcement for months after a murder in Spain put him on the country’s wanted list.

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Mar 20 2026CRIME

Hiscox Manager Accused of False Testimony in Greek Court

A former Hiscox employee is now the focus of a Greek court case. The judge says he may have lied while helping Greece try to send a former colleague back to Bermuda. The case involves Yuval Abraham, who used to run the company’s finance in Bermuda. He is said to have taken about $1. 8 milli

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Mar 16 2026SCIENCE

Plants from the Philippines Show Promise Against Staph Bacteria

A review looked at many studies that test Philippine plants for fighting Staphylococcus aureus, a common cause of infections. The bacteria can spread in homes and hospitals, and it is becoming harder to treat because of drug resistance. Because of this problem, scientists are searching for new

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Mar 03 2026SCIENCE

Cleaning Seafood for Hidden Toxins

A new laboratory method has been created to spot harmful chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, in fatty fish. The technique mixes solid‑phase extraction with gas‑liquid microextraction, using ultrasound to shake the samples. First, a sonicator breaks open the fish cells a

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Feb 18 2026SCIENCE

Boosting Perovskite Solar Cells with New Self‑Assembled Layers

Scientists have long used a material called Me‑4PACz, or Me4, as a layer that pulls holes out of inverted perovskite solar cells. The layer is handy, but it often clumps together in solution and does not spread well over the next layer. Because of this, the contact between layers is weak and the cry

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