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Mar 19 2026CRIME

Hospice Clustering Sparks Medicare Fraud Scrutiny

A three‑story office plaza in Los Angeles is home to 89 licensed hospice agencies, a number that raises eyebrows among regulators. The building, known as Merabi Professional Medical Plaza, hosts a mix of businesses—from a salon to a realty firm—yet the bulk of its tenants are hospice providers. S

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Mar 19 2026CRIME

Family Fraud Case: $12 Million Medicaid Scam Leads to Prison

A family in North Carolina ran a Medicaid fraud that stole more than $12 million from the public. The scheme involved a drug‑treatment center called Life Touch LLC, owned by Brandon Sims. Sims’ mother and sister helped run the business, making it a “family affair. ” From 2018 to 2023, the c

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Mar 18 2026SCIENCE

Risk of Chikungunya Returns to French Polynesia

The chikungunya virus has come back in some overseas areas of France and on the mainland, which worries health officials about a possible spread to French Polynesia. Scientists studied how people mix in the islands and found that certain patterns could let the virus travel more easily. For exa

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Mar 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Staten Island Gets a New Juice Spot That Says Science Is the Key

A fresh juice shop is opening on Staten Island, bringing a science‑backed menu that started in New Jersey. The new location at 2955 Veterans Rd. W. , inside South Shore Commons, is the first time the brand has left its home state. The owner, Gianna Rebosio, says the move makes sense because friends

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Mar 17 2026SPORTS

New Draft Shake‑Up: Who’s Really on the Menu?

Free agency has just started, and teams are busy filling holes with veteran players. This scramble leaves college stars in a strange spot: some are moving up, others dropping. A fresh mock draft shows how the big game has changed the rankings. The top pick is still Indiana’s quarterback, Fernando M

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Mar 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Old‑School Consoles: A New Look at the 7th Generation

The third wave of home consoles—Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii U—has recently been labeled “retro” by a major retailer. This claim sparks debate because the term feels both vague and loaded. Many fans argue that calling these systems retro is a mistake. They point out that the 360 and PS

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Mar 17 2026CRIME

Police Officer Gets Over Five Years in Prison for Crypto Scams

A former deputy from Los Angeles County’s sheriff’s office was sentenced to more than five years in prison. The officer, who also flew helicopters for the department, worked with a cryptocurrency businessman to trick rivals and falsely arrest them. The judge said the officer abused his power.

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Court Stops President From Holding Back Billions in Funds

A federal court recently ruled against a plan that would have frozen trillions in federal aid. The case involved the Trump administration’s attempt to pause spending on government programs back in early 2025. The pause affected up to $3 trillion, covering grants, loans, and other financial support.

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Mar 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

Cold nights ahead: Baton Rouge steps up to help

Baton Rouge is getting ready for another stretch of chilly nights, with temperatures predicted to dip into the upper 30s. To keep people safe from the cold, a local shelter will open its doors this Monday and Tuesday evenings. The St. Vincent de Paul shelter, found at 1623 Convention St, will provid

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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

NFL Draft Preview: What Free‑Agency Deals Mean for the 2026 Picks

After a whirlwind week of free‑agency deals, teams are turning their focus to the upcoming draft. While big contracts were signed and veteran players moved on, the next step for many franchises is to strengthen their rosters with young talent. The mock draft presented here highlights how teams might

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