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Apr 24 2025CRIME

A Life Behind Bars for July 4th Shooter

A man from the suburbs of Chicago, Robert E. Crimo III, is now serving life in prison. He admitted to killing seven people and injuring many more during a July 4th parade in 2022. The judge, Victoria Rossetti, handed down seven consecutive life sentences. She described Crimo as having a complete dis

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Apr 24 2025POLITICS

The Papal Election: A Model for Secure Voting

The Catholic Church's method for choosing a new pope is one of the most secure voting systems in existence. This process, known as a papal conclave, has been refined over nearly 2, 000 years. It offers valuable lessons for modern democracies struggling with secure voting. The upcoming papal electio

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Apr 24 2025HEALTH

How to Train Doctors Better: A New Way to Teach Shave Biopsies

A shave biopsy is a common procedure in dermatology. It involves slicing off a thin layer of skin to examine it under a microscope. Doctors in training need to learn this skill. But how do you know if they're doing it right? That's where things get tricky. The usual methods of checking their skills

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Apr 24 2025SPORTS

The Unlucky Break: Warriors' Star Jimmy Butler's Game 2 Exit

Jimmy Butler's night ended early in Game 2 against the Houston Rockets. The Golden State Warriors' star player took a hard fall late in the first quarter. He was trying to grab a defensive rebound after Amen Thompson's missed shot. Thompson accidentally collided with Butler, causing him to land awkw

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Apr 24 2025POLITICS

Trump's New Rules for Colleges: A Shift in Accreditation

A recent move by the former president has stirred up the world of higher education. The former president signed an executive order. This order aims to change how colleges get accredited. The focus will now be on "results, " not just meeting basic standards. This means colleges might be judged on

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Apr 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Dancers Swap Cities in a New TV Show

A new TV series has hit the screens, blending the worlds of ballet and drama in a way that only Amy Sherman-Palladino could dream up. The show, filmed in both Paris and New York, follows a unique premise: what if the New York City Ballet and the Paris Opera Ballet swapped their star dancers? The st

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Apr 24 2025SCIENCE

Water Guardians: The 3D Printed Sentinel for Safe Drinking Water

Water safety is a big deal, especially when it comes to nerve agents. These nasty chemicals can easily be slipped into water supplies, making it crucial to have a quick and reliable way to detect them. Enter the shamrock-like electrochemical biosensor, a compact and portable gadget designed to monit

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Apr 24 2025SCIENCE

How Rock Layers Affect Tunnel Building

The Pearl River Delta Intercity Pazhou Branch Line project has brought attention to a unique challenge in tunnel construction. The area's rock layers are strongly weathered and packed with coarse particles. This mix makes it tricky to predict how the surface will react when a tunnel is dug using a s

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Apr 23 2025SCIENCE

The Saltwater Secret of the Dinosaur-Eating Crocodile

The ancient terror crocodile, Deinosuchus, was a fearsome predator that roamed North America around 82 to 75 million years ago. This giant reptile had a body nearly as long as a bus and teeth the size of bananas. It was known for its wide, long skull with a unique, bulbous lump, unlike any other cro

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Apr 23 2025POLITICS

The Ongoing Battle for a Salvadoran Migrant's Right to Return

The Trump administration has asked a judge to hit the pause button on a case involving a Salvadoran migrant. The request comes just a day after a federal judge demanded more detailed answers from government officials about the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The judge, Paula X

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