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Sep 24 2024CRIME

Murderer of 10 Sentenced to Life in Prison, Victims' Families Seek Justice

In a devastating turn of events, a mentally ill man who killed 10 people at a Colorado supermarket in 2021 was sentenced to life in prison for murder. The victims' families, who had been waiting for justice for years, finally got their closure. The gunman, Ahmad Alissa, was found guilty of first-deg

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Sep 23 2024HEALTH

Funding Boost: A Lifeline for Sexual Violence Survivors

In a significant move, the U.S. Department of Justice is injecting much-needed funds into South Carolina non-profits that support individuals affected by sexual violence. This decision comes on the heels of a substantial decline in federal aid earlier this year. One such organization, Pathways to He

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Sep 23 2024BUSINESS

Crypto Markets Soar After Fed Rate Cut, AI Tokens Lead the Charge

The crypto market has been on a tear lately, with Bitcoin and Ether leading the way. The two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization have been thriving in the wake of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate cut. Bitcoin has shot up to near $63,000, a gain of 1.2% in the past 24 hours and ne

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Sep 23 2024CRIME

Rocking the System: A Pacoima Business Takes a Hit, but Community Rallies Behind

The Unintended Target: La Chuleta Fresca's Brazen Vandalism Incident In the heart of Pacoima, a small family-owned butcher shop, La Chuleca Fresca, became the unintended target of a brazen vandal. The suspect, caught on security camera, went on a rampage, hurling large rocks at the shop, shattering

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Sep 23 2024POLITICS

Cracks in the Progressive Paradigm

Andrew Cuomo's impassioned speech against progressive politics sparked controversy and debate. At a recent event at Bedford Central Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn, Cuomo endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the upcoming presidential election, praising her intelligence and qualifications. He em

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Sep 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Beetlejuice's Haunted Success

The box office has been a quiet place for the past few weeks, but one film has managed to break through the silence - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. For the third consecutive weekend, the Tim Burton-directed horror comedy has topped the charts with a whopping $26 million in ticket sales. Beetlejuice Beet

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Sep 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Beetlejuice Binge: A Triple-Trouble Weekend

It's been a wild ride for the film industry, with Tim Burton's "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" securing its third consecutive weekend at the top of the box office charts. With a whopping $26 million in ticket sales, this horror comedy has proven that its unique blend of humor and scares has audiences hook

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Sep 23 2024CRIME

The Incredible Reunion: A Family's Decades-Long Search for a Missing Piece

Imagine being 6 years old and suddenly being torn from your family, taken away to an unknown place, and left to start a new life without any memory of your past. For Luis Armando Albino, this nightmare became reality in 1951 when he was kidnapped from an Oakland park. More than seven decades later,

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Sep 23 2024POLITICS

Iran's Secret Communication Conundrum

The recent explosion of pager devices and walkie-talkies in Lebanon, which Hezbollah claims was orchestrated by Israel, has sent shockwaves throughout the Middle East. In response, Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has ordered its members to stop using any type of communication d

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Sep 23 2024LIFESTYLE

Breaking Chains: The Power of Education in Prison

As the prison gates swing open, a new generation of scholars is emerging. For the past decade, Boston College has been at the forefront of this movement, offering a liberal arts education to inmates behind bars. On September 23, the university will host its first-ever graduation ceremony, marking a

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