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Jan 18 2026SCIENCE

Boosting Tiny Factories for Better Medicines

CHO cells are like tiny factories. They make important medicines that help people fight diseases. But they are not very efficient. Scientists have been trying to make them better for years. They have tried many different methods. Some of these methods work well. But the results are not as good as ho

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Jan 16 2026LIFESTYLE

Quick Fixes for Everyday Hassles

Dealing with pesky telemarketers can be a real headache. One person found a clever way to handle these unwanted calls. They started spelling out the word \"stop\" when they answered the phone. This trick seems to work well for them, as their phone rarely rings anymore. It's a simple idea, but it mig

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Jan 16 2026CRIME

The Unseen Pages of History: A Look at Past Events

History often hides in plain sight. Old newspapers are like time capsules. They show us what life was like in the past. On January 16, several big events happened over the years. These events shaped the region in different ways. In 1918, the world was at war. The Dixon Evening Telegraph talked abou

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Jan 13 2026HEALTH

How a Hotel Experiment Showed Flu Doesn't Always Spread Like Wildfire

In a surprising twist, a recent study revealed that flu doesn't always jump from person to person like we thought. Researchers put healthy volunteers in a room with flu patients for hours. Guess what? No one caught the flu. The experiment happened in a hotel. Two groups of people stayed there for t

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Jan 12 2026CRIME

Catonsville and Rosedale Businesses Targeted in Overnight Break-Ins

Early Sunday morning, a series of break-ins shook the Catonsville area, leaving business owners and locals concerned. Police were called to the 700 block of Frederick Road around 5:40 a. m. after an alarm went off at a local business. While they were there, more reports of break-ins started coming i

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Jan 11 2026HEALTH

Flu Season Hits Hard: What You Need to Know

Northern Virginia is facing a rough flu season. Hospitals are seeing a lot of sick people. The main culprit is a tough strain of influenza A, subclade k. This strain came out after the 2025 flu shot was made. It's making people really sick. Across the U. S. , there have been about 11 million flu ca

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Jan 11 2026CRIME

A Dark Night in Clay County: Six Lives Lost in a Horrifying Spree

In a small community in Clay County, Mississippi, a night of terror unfolded. A 24-year-old man, Daricka Moore, is now facing serious charges after a violent rampage that left six people dead. The victims included his own family members, showing just how shocking this event was. The sheriff, Eddie

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Jan 11 2026CRIME

Mississippi Night Turns Deadly: Six Lives Lost in Shooting Spree

In a small town near the Alabama border, a quiet Friday night turned into a nightmare. Six people lost their lives in a shooting that happened in three different places. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said one person did all the shooting. Sheriff Eddie Scott shared the sad news on Facebook. He as

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Jan 10 2026CRIME

A Spree of Crime and Consequences

A man has been given a 10-year prison sentence for a series of crimes that took place in February and March. These crimes included breaking into homes, stealing cars, and running from the police. The man, Kevin Aguirre, admitted to his crimes in court. He was given credit for the time he had already

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Jan 09 2026CELEBRITIES

Kate Gosselin's Love Life: No Wedding Bells Yet

Kate Gosselin, known for her reality TV days, has been the talk of the town recently. Fans were buzzing after seeing a video of her with her boyfriend, Steve Neild, sporting a ring. Many jumped to conclusions, thinking the couple had tied the knot. But Kate quickly put those rumors to rest, clarifyi

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