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Jun 16 2025CRIME

A Deadly Target: The Minnesota Lawmaker Shooting Suspect's Court Appearance

The man suspected of a violent attack on Minnesota lawmakers is set to face a judge. Vance Boelter, 57, was taken into custody near his farm in Green Isle, Minnesota. He was booked into the Hennepin County Jail early Monday morning. The charges against him are serious: two counts of murder and tw

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Jun 16 2025CRIME

The Making Of A True Crime Documentary

The journey to create a true-crime documentary is a lot like detective work. It requires a lot of digging and a bit of luck. The director is at a point where ideas come to them from various sources. Sometimes, people pitch ideas. Other times, the director and their team are on the hunt for stories t

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Jun 16 2025SCIENCE

How Electric Fields Shape Ice Formation

Ice doesn't just form randomly; it can be influenced by external factors. One of these factors is the electric field, or Efield. Researchers have been looking into how Efields affect ice crystallization. They found that when the strength of the Efield goes beyond 2. 5 V·nm^-1, it can directly cause

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Jun 15 2025EDUCATION

Making Sport Inclusive: A Look at Training for Professionals Working with Autistic Youth

Working with autistic individuals requires a unique set of skills and knowledge. This is especially true for those in sports and exercise fields. A recent project aimed to create a training package for these professionals. The project involved a co-design process, which means it included input from

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Jun 15 2025HEALTH

Skin Secrets: Unraveling Parkinson's and MSA Mysteries

Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) are both neurodegenerative disorders that affect the brain and the body's nervous system. The skin, surprisingly, might hold clues about these conditions. Scientists have found evidence that these diseases can also impact the peripheral nerv

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Jun 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

Substitutes and Their Environmental Journey: HFPO-DA and PFOA

HFPO-DA, also known as Gen-X, is a replacement for PFOA. It is found in many places in the environment. It is important to study how it moves through soil and water. This is because it can affect human health. The study looked at how HFPO-DA and PFOA move through sand and limestone. It also looked a

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Jun 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Future of Rocky Shores: Lessons from the Past

Rocky shores are tough places. They face problems from both land and sea. Shipping accidents can cause sudden pollution. Factories and farms send pollution into the water. People gathering food, enjoying recreation, and even the way water flows can disturb these shores. Plus, cities near the coast c

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Jun 15 2025POLITICS

The Unexpected Twist in Congress's Spending Cut Vote

The House of Representatives had a close call. A $9. 4 billion spending cut package was on the brink of failure. This package targeted federal funds for foreign aid and public broadcasting. The vote was incredibly tight. It all came down to a last-minute change of heart by a couple of representative

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Jun 15 2025SCIENCE

The Making of Delgocitinib: A New Chemical Story

The journey of creating delgocitinib is a fascinating tale of chemical ingenuity. Delgocitinib is a special kind of drug. It stops certain signals in the body that can cause inflammation. This drug has a unique structure. It has two rings connected in a special way, called a spirocyclic system. One

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Jun 14 2025HEALTH

A Father's Unlikely Journey to a Liver Transplant

A man in his mid-40s was living life normally. He had no major health issues. He had a family to support and a desire to secure their future. So, he decided to update his life insurance. This decision led him down an unexpected path. During a routine check-up, something unusual was detected. His liv

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