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Apr 05 2026CRIME

How Age Guesses Shape Court Decisions in Sweden

Swedish courts often rely on age estimates when deciding criminal cases. Out of 61 reviewed rulings, these guesses played a big role at three key cutoffs: 15, 18, and 21 years old. The judges looked at different kinds of proof—like medical tests, witness statements, and official documents—to figure

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Apr 02 2026OPINION

Health Cuts Hit Women Hard

Women depend on programs like Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act to stay healthy. Recent changes by the Trump administration threaten that safety net. The new law slashes Medicaid funding, which could cost over ten million people their insurance. It also forces many rural hospitals and cl

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Apr 02 2026SPORTS

North Texas Welcomes Two World Cup Teams

Two European soccer teams, Czechia and Sweden, have picked North Texas for their training and living quarters during the upcoming World Cup. Czechia will stay in Mansfield at a brand-new $85 million stadium still under construction, while Sweden will train in Frisco at Toyota Stadium, home to FC Dal

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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Older People Fear Crime More Than Their Health

Older adults live in a world that is safer than it used to be, yet many of them feel uneasy about being victimised. This unease is called fear of crime (FOC). Studies show that FOC can hurt people’s well‑being. Those who worry about crime often report less happiness, struggle more with everyday

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Mar 31 2026WEATHER

Boston Weather: A Wet and Wavy Week Ahead

The transition from winter to summer in New England is proving slower than usual. Ocean temperatures stay near 40 degrees, which keeps the air from warming quickly and can bring sudden wind changes that push cooler air in. Over the past week, Boston has seen six rapid temperature shifts, moving f

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Mar 28 2026SPORTS

Women's Basketball Showdown: Who Will Make It Past the Sweet 16?

The Sweet 16 round is in full swing, and eight matchups will decide who moves forward. First up, Louisville faces Michigan in a game that could hinge on how well the Cardinals defend the perimeter. Michigan’s stars, Olivia Olson and Syla Swords, have been hard to stop this season, so Louisville m

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Mar 24 2026CELEBRITIES

Haley Kalil’s Comeback to Sports Illustrated

Haley Kalil is back in the spotlight, this time as a model for the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. The former scientist and popular content creator shared a behind‑the‑scenes video of herself wearing a stylish cutout one‑piece, filmed in the sunny town of Loreto, Baja California Sur. “I’m ba

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Japan Mulls Clearing Mines in Hormuz if War Stops

Japan’s foreign minister said the country might send its forces to sweep naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire ends the U. S. -Israeli conflict with Iran. The minister explained that such an operation would only happen after a complete stop to fighting and if mines were blocking shippin

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Mar 20 2026POLITICS

Switzerland Stops U. S. Weapon Sales Amid Iran Conflict

The Swiss government has decided not to give permission for companies to send weapons to the United States while fighting continues in Iran. This move follows the country’s long‑standing rule that it stays neutral during international wars. Because of this policy, the authorities said they will n

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Mar 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Survivor 50: New Tribes, Surprising Votes and Where to Watch

"Episode four of Survivor 50, called Knife to the Heart, saw a big shift after Q Burdette was voted out in episode three. The show’s producers shuffled the remaining 21 contestants into three fresh teams, each with seven members. Cila, now in orange, finally won a challenge and stayed safe from the

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