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Oct 18 2025CRIME

Psychology's Brief Flirtation with Crime Solving

In the early 1900s, a bold idea emerged in the world of crime solving. Two psychologists, Max Wertheimer and Julius Klein, suggested using word association tests to figure out if someone was guilty of a crime. This method, called Tatbestandsdiagnostik, quickly became a hot topic in psychology and cr

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Oct 18 2025OPINION

How Susan Stamberg Made NPR Sound Like Home

Susan Stamberg was a game-changer for NPR. She didn't just report the news; she made it feel personal. Back in the early days of NPR, she was the voice that made people stop and wonder, "Who is that? " She wasn't your typical news anchor. She was lively, funny, and real. She made the news feel like

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Oct 18 2025BUSINESS

Greece Eyes Big Business Deals Across Borders

Greece is pushing for more business mergers and takeovers across European borders. The country's finance chief, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, believes this is key to boosting Europe's global standing. He made these remarks during a recent financial gathering in Washington. Pierrakakis emphasized that Europ

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Oct 18 2025BUSINESS

Turning Layoffs into Leaps: A Story of Resilience and Creativity

In the world of tech, job cuts are becoming as common as coffee breaks. For one Toronto resident, a sudden layoff from LinkedIn became the unexpected push he needed to chase a long-held dream. At 47, this former customer success manager found himself out of a job in May, with a severance package, un

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Oct 18 2025HEALTH

Halloween Safety: A Few Simple Steps to Keep Kids Safe

Halloween is a time for fun, but it's important to stay safe. Every year, many children get hurt during trick-or-treating. Some even get hit by cars. This is because it gets dark early, and kids are excited and not paying attention. To keep kids safe, it's a good idea to make sure their costumes fi

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Oct 18 2025SCIENCE

Fighting Malaria: New Ways to Test Pesticides on Mosquitoes

Malaria is a big problem. One idea to fight it is to use pesticides on humans or animals. These pesticides are called endectocides and ectocides. Scientists are trying to figure out the best way to test these pesticides on mosquitoes that spread malaria. Testing these pesticides in labs is tricky.

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Oct 18 2025WEATHER

Weekend Weather: A Quick Look at What's Coming

The weather in Massachusetts is taking a turn. After a nice weekend, rain is on the way. Let's break it down. Friday night will be chilly. Temperatures will drop into the 30s. Some areas might even freeze. But don't worry, it won't be too cold everywhere. Cities and the Cape will stay a bit warmer.

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Oct 18 2025WEATHER

Arkansas: Brace for a Stormy Saturday and a Chilly Night

Arkansas is gearing up for a Saturday filled with severe weather. Meteorologists have upgraded their forecasts, warning of significant storms that could bring hail, strong winds, and even tornadoes to parts of the state. The worst of the weather is expected to hit the western and northwestern regio

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Oct 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Our Bodies, Our Tools: How Tech Shapes Us

Ever thought about how much tech shapes our lives? It's not just about gadgets; it's about how they change us. From the way we move to how we think, tech is always there, even when we don't notice it. Take smartphones, for example. They've become so common that we barely think about them. But they'v

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Oct 18 2025CELEBRITIES

Dress to Impress: The Rules of 1587 Prime

In Kansas City, there's a steakhouse with a strict dress code. It's called 1587 Prime. The owners are NFL stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes. They play for the Kansas City Chiefs. The restaurant opened on September 17. It's full of references to the team and the players' loved ones. The dress c

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