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Apr 25 2026CRIME

New clues in old mysteries: DNA and old cases making headlines

For years, unsolved crimes have haunted families and baffled investigators. But recent developments suggest that science might finally start closing some of these painful gaps. DNA testing, once a slow process, is now speeding up in certain cases, offering a glimmer of hope for answers that have bee

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Apr 25 2026CRIME

Gas station shooting suspect caught on video confessing online

A video from a car in New York is making rounds online, showing Shantay Lashay O'Donnell admitting to a gas station shooting in Maryland. The 65-year-old worker at the Shell station in Columbia was shot last Friday evening and remains in serious condition. O'Donnell's online confession came just day

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Apr 25 2026CRIME

Topeka’s crime drops but traffic stays risky—what’s really happening on the streets

Last year, Topeka saw fewer violent and property crimes, which the police department calls a win. But one problem didn’t budge: traffic incidents stayed stubbornly high. The numbers tell a clear story—thousands of crashes, hundreds of DUIs, and tens of thousands of traffic stops. Speeding, distracte

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Apr 25 2026CRIME

How rap lyrics and bias shaped a death sentence

In 2008, two young men in Texas made a terrible decision. James Broadnax and Demarius Cummings robbed two strangers—music producers Stephen Swan and Matthew Butler—in a parking lot. The robbery turned deadly when bullets were fired. Broadnax was later arrested, confessed to the crime, and was senten

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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

Big Plans Coming to Sterling Heights’ Old Mall Spot

Sterling Heights is pushing forward with a huge plan to turn the old Lakeside Mall into a new community hub. The city wants to spend $270 million over 30 years to fix up the area, calling it a "brownfield" project. Brownfields are places that might have pollution issues, making them tricky to redeve

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Apr 25 2026FINANCE

Big Loan Approved for Tanzania’s Railway Upgrade: Who’s Paying and Why It Matters

Tanzania is getting a massive $2. 2 billion loan to expand its railway network, with Standard Chartered leading the deal. This isn’t just a regular business transaction—it involves export credit agencies and development banks, meaning taxpayers in other countries may also be backing the project. The

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Apr 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Japan’s financial world braces for AI-driven security threats

Japan’s government is stepping up its game against digital threats after warnings that a new artificial intelligence tool could expose major gaps in financial security. Finance officials worry that AI like Mythos might find and exploit weaknesses in banking systems faster than humans can fix them. W

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

New Energy Ideas Needed for Europe’s Power Struggle

Europe is searching for stronger solutions after leaders decided recent energy ideas didn’t do enough. During a late meeting in Cyprus, officials agreed the latest plans from the group’s top policy team needed improvement. Talking on condition of privacy, a source said the proposals—like lowering so

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Apr 25 2026FINANCE

Brazil Clamps Down on Betting-Linked Trading Sites

Brazil has suddenly blocked popular prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, raising questions about why these sites got caught in the crosshairs. The government claims they were violating betting laws passed by Congress, but critics wonder if the crackdown is really about protecting traders—o

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Apr 25 2026HEALTH

Phones and Memory: Can They Really Help?

People today often turn to smartphones for daily tasks like keeping in touch or managing schedules. For those facing memory challenges, these devices might seem like helpful tools. But science isn’t sure if phones actually improve memory outside of lab tests. Most studies focus on artificial setting

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