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Feb 10 2026CRIME

Crime numbers fall in Salem, but some rates rise

Salem’s police department says that violent and property crime fell in 2025 compared with the previous year. The drop in violent offences was about 20 percent, and the number of murders went down by more than half. The four killings that happened this year were all solved, a higher clearance rate th

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Feb 10 2026RELIGION

Peace Walkers Reach DC After 2, 300‑mile Trek

The monks arrive in Washington early this morning after a long walk that began in Fort Worth, Texas. They left Alexandria just before 9:30 a. m. and will join a public gathering at Bender Arena. After spending three days in the capital, they plan to return home by bus on their way back to Texas.

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

Celebrity Fandom and Mental Health: A New Look

The study checked a short tool that measures how much people admire celebrities. It tested this tool on 367 college students, most of whom were women, in the United States. Researchers also asked about how much worry people feel for others, their levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, and whethe

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Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Famous Faces Turning Another Year Older on Feb. 10

On February 10, a number of well‑known actors and musicians celebrate their birthdays. Among the most notable is actress Laura Dern, who turns 59 this year. A lesser‑known fact about her is that she once directed a segment of the TV movie “Call Me Crazy: A Five Film. ” Also turning 52 is Eliza

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Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Big Game Star Pay: How Much Celebs Earned for the 2026 Super Bowl Ads

For the biggest televised event of the year, brands pay a fortune for a chance to show their products to millions. The 2026 Super Bowl cost between $7 million and $10 million for a single commercial spot, but the real question is how much the famous faces in those spots earned. Industry experts

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Senate Switches Gears: Real‑Time Vote Uploads Back on Track

"Senate members flipped a decision after pressure from workers, activists and lawyers. They had earlier rejected a rule that would force election results to be sent online right after counting. The rule was seen as a tool against fraud and manipulation. The change came after protests outside parl

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

Time‑Limited Eating Helps Lower Crohn’s Symptoms

A new study shows that eating only during an eight‑hour window each day can make life easier for people who have Crohn’s disease. The research followed 35 adults with the condition, all of whom were overweight or obese. Twenty participants switched to a schedule that allowed them to eat betwee

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Feb 10 2026OPINION

The Cost of Speaking Up

Families in Connecticut face sky‑high prices for housing, food, medicine and power. Meanwhile the state’s leaders seem more interested in protecting their own positions than fixing these problems. A Democratic congressman, Hakeem Jeffries, is visiting the state to host a fundraiser that costs $5,

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Unexpected Austrian Victory in Women’s Ski Combined

Austria captured the top spot in a surprise twist during the women’s team combined at the Winter Games. The duo of Ariane Raedler and Katharina Huber skied their way to gold after the United States’ leading contenders slipped past the finish line in fourth place, missing a medal by just 0. 06 second

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

Simple habits can beat the night‑time breathing fight

Millions sleep with a silent problem that steals oxygen and makes the heart work harder. The airways close for short bursts, so people wake many times without realizing it. If left unchecked, this can lead to memory lapses, mood swings and serious heart or brain damage. Doctors normally start treat

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