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Mar 12 2026SCIENCE

Iron‑Co Catalyst Turns Toxic Chlorine into Clean Gas

A new iron material can break stubborn chlorine bonds in a harmful chemical called 1, 2‑dichloroethane. The trick is to attach tiny cobalt sites that hold electrons close together. These sites make the iron work faster and cleaner, so it cuts the chlorine off without producing too much hydrogen gas

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Mar 11 2026CELEBRITIES

Life’s Breaks: When Stars Step Away from the Spotlight

Sometimes people leave fame because they want peace or to care for family, but other times the industry itself pushes them out. A handful of actors and entertainers illustrate this pattern. One actor from a beloved 1980s film had to quit after his sister’s death and the loss of a contract; he now

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Mar 11 2026OPINION

Revisiting a Thriller: A Fresh Look at “Kiss the Girls”

The actress once celebrated a 1997 thriller that marked a turning point in her career. She later reflected on how the film’s themes have shifted her view of the story and its place in society. The movie, based on a 1995 novel, followed a forensic psychologist who pursues a serial killer after his

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Settler Shooting Triggers New Shock in West Bank Village

In a grim turn of events, a 27‑year‑old Palestinian man lost his life after an Israeli settler fired a shot in the rural outskirts of Masafer Yatta, a community near Hebron. The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed the fatality, noting that the incident occurred in a part of the village known for e

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Mar 07 2026SPORTS

Goalie Interference Is Turning Into a League Headache

The NHL’s replay system was meant to clear up mistakes, not create new ones. Now, the league is fighting a growing problem with how it handles goalie interference calls. Teams no longer know what the rules really say about a player touching a goalie in the crease. When a play is sent to rev

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Mar 07 2026CRIME

Bronx Violence: A City’s Quiet Crisis

Recent crime reports show that New York City overall has seen fewer murders and shootings, but the Bronx is an exception. In the first two months of 2026, half of all city homicides happened in this borough. The numbers reveal that the Bronx accounts for roughly 45 % of shooting victims and nearly

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

A Look at the DHS Hearing and Its Big Questions

The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for almost a month because lawmakers couldn’t agree on a budget or new rules for immigration officers. Kristi Noem, the DHS secretary, will speak to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday about how this pause hurts everyday people. For exa

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Mar 03 2026FINANCE

Boosting Loan Growth: New Director Takes Charge of Nationwide Deals

Bolour Associates Inc. , a private real‑estate firm based in Beverly Hills, has hired Jason Huang as associate director of debt originations. He will find and move forward new loan projects for the company’s lending platform, acting as the main link between brokers, borrowers and the internal teams

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Mar 03 2026CRIME

A Midnight Encounter Turns Tragic

One quiet night, a 65‑year‑old man from Queens decided to leave his apartment for a cigarette run. He carried a silver revolver, a relic from the 1990s that he claimed was part of a personal defense stash. The old man said he could not “take a beating” in his age, so the gun was with him. About fou

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Heartfelt Loss Sparks Call for Unity

Renee Good was a bright spark in her community, known for her love of celebration and her easy kindness. She had just finished a college degree later in life, was helping students as a substitute teacher, and shared her home with her partner Becca and their young son. On January 7th, during a tense

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