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May 28 2026CRIME

Unraveling a 40‑Year‑Old Crime with DNA

A life‑sentence inmate now faces a new capital murder charge after DNA testing linked him to a Dallas homicide that happened in 1986. The victim, Ruby Battee, was sexually assaulted and killed after a stranger forced his way into her home. Back then, investigators could only recover a small amount

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May 28 2026SPORTS

Sheffield United’s Defence Dilemma: Who Will Hold the Line?

The Blades are staring at a shaky back line as summer opens. Only two senior centre‑backs exist, and neither has proven themselves long enough for fans’ trust. The season ended in 13th place, a result that shows the defence needs urgent help if promotion is the goal. Mark McGuinness, signed

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May 28 2026POLITICS

U. S. Re‑adds UN Expert to Sanctions List After Court Stay

The United States has placed Francesca Albanese, a U. N. official who works on Palestinian issues, back onto its list of sanctioned people. The move was announced on the Treasury Department’s website this week. Albanese had originally been sanctioned by Washington in July of last year. The U. S. sa

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May 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Chief Megaron Keeps Raoni’s Dream Alive

Chief Megaron, a 75‑year‑old Kayapo elder, has spent many years fighting for his people’s land and rights in the Amazon. Now he is stepping up to protect the legacy of his uncle, Chief Raoni, who has spent decades speaking out against deforestation. Raoni is 94 and recently returned home after

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May 28 2026WEATHER

Weather Forecasts: The Hidden Hero of D‑Day

The film “Pressure” tells a story that is rarely seen on the big screen: how a group of scientists and their calculations helped decide when millions would cross the English Channel. The main character is a Scottish meteorologist who faces a huge responsibility—if his prediction fails, the invasion

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May 28 2026FINANCE

Payday Gets a Crypto Twist

Brian Armstrong, the head of Coinbase, just announced that users can now have their salaries sent straight into the platform. The move follows a request from a user back in January 2025, and Armstrong confirmed the feature is live on the company’s app. With this new tool, a paycheck or any chosen

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May 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Garden Grove chemical scare: What comes next for public safety?

Last Memorial Day weekend, Orange County had a close call. A storage tank at a local aerospace plant started overheating dangerously, raising fears of a deadly explosion or toxic leak. Authorities scrambled to evacuate 50, 000 people in a hurry, but cooler temperatures and a lucky tank crack helped

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Connecticut Takes a Different Tax Path Than the Federal Government

Connecticut isn't following the federal government's lead on business tax breaks anymore. Starting in 2026, companies in the state won't be able to deduct research and experimental expenses as quickly as the federal rules allow. This move is part of a new state law that separates Connecticut's tax s

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May 28 2026SCIENCE

Turning plant waste from luffa into better food ingredients with sound waves

Squeezing more value out of every luffa might sound odd, yet that’s exactly what scientists are exploring. Instead of tossing aside the fibrous remains after fruit harvest, they’re converting the seeds into protein and then using pulsed ultrasound—like the high-pitched waves you feel in a dentist’s

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May 28 2026SCIENCE

A giant rock from space changed everything

Sixty-six million years ago, Earth was a very different place. Dinosaurs roamed freely, some soaring through skies and others swimming in vast oceans. But one ordinary day turned into a nightmare when a massive asteroid, about six miles wide, slammed into what is now the Caribbean at incredible spee

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