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Dec 04 2025CRIME

A Former Counselor Faces Serious Charges for Alleged Abuse

A retired mental health counselor is now facing serious legal trouble. Edmund Rivers, 68, is accused of sexually assaulting five young patients over many years. These incidents reportedly happened at Hartgrove Behavioral Health Hospital in Chicago. The charges include multiple counts of criminal se

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

A New Hope in Lung Cancer Treatment

Black Diamond Therapeutics has shared some promising news about their drug, silevertinib. It's being tested on people with a specific type of lung cancer. The results from the second phase of trials show that 60% of patients responded well to the treatment. This includes 25 partial responses and one

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Dec 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Devil Firefish: The Silent Invader of the Eastern Mediterranean

The Eastern Mediterranean Sea is facing a stealthy invader. The devil firefish, also known as Pterois miles, is causing quite a stir. This fish is not from around here. It's an alien species that's been causing trouble. It's growing fast and reproducing like crazy. This is a big deal because it's me

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

How Depression Can Hinder Recovery After Neck Surgery

Depression is common in people with neck problems caused by wear and tear. It can make recovery harder after surgery. This is especially true for a common neck operation called anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Before COVID-19, studies looked at how depression affects pain and hospital

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

Gabapentin Rules: A State-by-State Look

Gabapentin is a drug that more and more people are using. It's often prescribed for nerve pain and other conditions. But there's a catch: some people might misuse it. This has led to different states making their own rules about gabapentin. From 2016 to 2024, half of the states and territories in t

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Minnesota's Somali Community: A Story of Resilience and Challenge

Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in the U. S. This group has faced harsh words from President Trump. He recently called them "garbage" and said they should leave the country. He also claimed they have "destroyed" the U. S. and do nothing but complain. Trump's comments came after he

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Dec 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Man Behind Memphis Soul: Steve Cropper's Musical Legacy

Steve Cropper, a legendary guitarist and songwriter, passed away at the age of 84 in Nashville. He was a key figure in the Memphis soul music scene, particularly at Stax Records during the 1960s and 1970s. His wife, Angel Cropper, confirmed his death but did not disclose the cause. Cropper was a me

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Tennessee's Election: A Wake-Up Call for the GOP

In the recent Tennessee House special election, Republicans clinched a victory, but the outcome also sparked concern for the party. The race showcased a significant shift in voter behavior. The Republican candidate, backed by former President Trump, secured a win by nine points. However, this was in

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Dec 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

A Serious Flaw in React: What You Need to Know

React, a popular JavaScript library, has a serious security flaw. This flaw is very dangerous. It allows hackers to run harmful code on websites that use React. The flaw is easy to exploit. Experts say that hackers will likely start using it soon. The flaw affects several versions of React. It also

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Dec 04 2025CRIME

A Look into Epstein's Island and Maxwell's Legal Battle

Recent events have brought Jeffrey Epstein's infamous Virgin Islands estate back into the spotlight. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee shared images and videos of the property, which were originally taken by the U. S. Virgin Islands government during a lawsuit against Epstein's estate. Thes

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