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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Man Who Attacked Police on January 6 Gets Probation, Not Prison

A man who played a part in the attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, has been sentenced to probation, not prison. This former military veteran, who was a leader in the Oath Keepers group, faced off with police inside the Capitol, yelling and shoving. He later admitted his actions were wrong a

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Dec 21 2024CELEBRITIES

Lizzo Speaks Out: A Night at Bananenbar, Her Side of the Story

Lizzo has recently addressed a lawsuit filed by three former dancers, sharing her perspective on a night out at an Amsterdam club called Bananenbar. The "Juice" singer, who is 36, spoke about the incident for the first time during an appearance on the "Baby, This Is Keke Palmer" podcast. She explain

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Dec 21 2024SCIENCE

DNA Detectives: A Glowing New Way to Spot Multiple Targets

Imagine having mini detectives in your body that light up when they find what they're searching for. Scientists have made this possible with special DNA fragments called FLAPs. When these FLAPs meet specific substances, they glow brightly. Out of many, two particular FLAPs were found to change color

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Young Voices, Big Impact: How Chinese Youth's Sense of Gain Shapes Social Engagement

Young people are the future, and their involvement in society is key to its growth. In China, feeling like you're gaining something, whether it's political influence, economic benefits, or improvements in daily life, really motivates young people to get involved. A study using data from the CSS2021

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

A Small Town Waits: Sentencing Day for Delphi Murderer

In the quiet town of Delphi, Indiana, residents are bracing for a day they never thought would come. Richard Allen, a 52-year-old pharmacy technician, faces up to 130 years in prison for the 2017 murders of two teenage girls, Abigail Williams and Liberty German. The case has been a dark cloud over t

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Dec 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Why Hollywood Struggles with African Representation

When Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther" hit the big screen, many were excited to see a film focused on African superheroes. As a Kenyan-American, the casting of diverse Black leads was promising, giving hope that Hollywood would finally recognize different African narratives. However, the movie failed i

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

Two Decades Later: Mall Kidnapper Finally Brought to Justice

In an incredible turn of events, a jury convicted a 67-year-old man last week for a 1994 kidnapping at the Oakridge Mall, thanks to a cold-case investigation that relied on DNA evidence. Thomas John Loguidice was found guilty of felony kidnapping with the intent to rob, after he was linked to the cr

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Dec 20 2024CRIME

Altoona Man's Killing: One Suspect Sentenced with Time Served

In Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, one of the four people accused of a drive-by shooting that led to the death of Christopher Conner, a 39-year-old Altoona man, has been sentenced. Jamon Sullivan, 29, also from Altoona, received a sentence of 447 days in prison, followed by two years of extended super

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Dec 20 2024CELEBRITIES

Missing Royals: Who Skipped the Annual Christmas Lunch?

King Charles III recently hosted his annual pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace, inviting about 70 family members. But not everyone showed up. Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their kids were among the missing faces. The king's brother, Prince Andrew, also decided to skip the event, and his

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Dec 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Ex-Twitch Chief Creates Mystery AI Startup, Teaming Up with Goldstein

Imagine this: the former CEO of Twitch, Emmett Shear, is quietly diving into the world of AI. His new startup, Stem AI, is still under wraps, but public records show it's been around since June 2023 and has a trademark application from August. Shear's name pops up as the CEO in the documents filed i

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