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Jan 30 2025CRIME

How Dementia Impacts Crime in Australia.

Over a long period - from 1995 to 2020 - people with dementia were charged with all sorts of crimes in Australia. This isn't new - many people with this condition do things that land them in the courtroom. The research gathered cases from Australian legal databases A total of 62 people were

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Jan 30 2025CRIME

AI Startup Founder's Wild Scheme: A Six-Year Tale of Deceit

Meet Alexander Beckman, the guy who started an AI company called GameOn Technology. It was supposed to revolutionize customer service with chatbots, and it did attract big-name clients like the NBA and Riot Games. But here's where it gets tricky. Prosecutors claim Beckman's business model wasn't as

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Jan 30 2025CRIME

Undersea Cable Mystery in the Baltic Sea

Something fishy is happening in the Baltic Sea! A vital undersea cable between Latvia and Sweden was hurt this past Sunday. Latvia believes it might have been damaged by some outside force. This cable links the Latvian town of Ventspils to Sweden's Gotland island. It's a critical communications line

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Jan 30 2025SCIENCE

Water, MOFs, and Gases: A Surprising Mix

Did you know that water can make some materials either super-efficient or really bad at absorbing gases? Scientists have been studying a group of materials called metal-organic frameworks, or MOFs for short. These are like tiny sponges that can soak up gases. There are three types we're looking at:

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Jan 30 2025SCIENCE

Detecting Tetracyclines in Food: A New Way with Zn-MOFs

Do you know what's lurking in your food? Tetracyclines, a type of antibiotic used in livestock, can leave traces in the food we eat. Traditional detection methods are complicated and time-consuming. That's where Zn-BTC-BDC-NH2, or ZTD, comes in. This special material, made from zinc and organic liga

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Jan 30 2025SCIENCE

Sorting Smart: When to Link and When to Separate

Ever tried sorting things on a grid? Some folks rush through by linking items from one side to the other. But is that always the best way? Scientists recently found a clever rule to help decide when to link grid dimensions and when to keep them separate. They tested this rule on a computer and found

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Jan 30 2025CRIME

NYC's Big Sweep: Feds Finally Go After Known Illegal Criminals

For years, law enforcement had their eyes on certain violent illegal immigrants in New York City. But it wasn't until President Trump took office that they got the green light to go after them. Frank Tarentino, the special agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in New York, sai

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Jan 30 2025SPORTS

Bronny James' NBA Debut: A Tough Night in LA

Bronny James had a rough return to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The rookie faced off against Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers, and Maxey had his way with Bronny. Bronny didn't score a single point, missed all his shots, and turned the ball over three times. Just four days earlier,

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Jan 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Prehistoric Horror Returns: Dino Crisis Hits PC & GOG Introduces dreamlist for Classic Games

Get ready, gamers! GOG has just dropped a major blast from the past with the release of Dino Crisis and its sequel on PC. This isn't just any old survival horror game; it's like Resident Evil, but with dinosaurs. The original game was even directed by Shinji Mikami, the mastermind behind Resident Ev

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Why is Trump Kicking Trans Troops Out?

President Trump has sparked controversy again by trying to ban transgender people from the military. This time, he says it's because they're not focused enough on training and winning wars. Critics argue that trans troops have been serving successfully for years. The new order says anyone with gende

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