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Apr 09 2026CRIME

Radio Host’s Arrest Raises Questions Beyond an Ordinary Fight

A well-known voice in Philly sports radio now faces legal trouble after a night that started with words and ended with a police call. A 70-year-old host, famous for decades of sports talk, was taken into custody early Wednesday after his fiancée dialed 911 during a heated moment at their shared home

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Apr 09 2026OPINION

Emergency Vehicles and Green Rules: A Balancing Act for California

California is pushing hard to cut emissions, but the push from the state may have dangerous side effects. New rules want most vehicles to go electric soon, including ones used in emergencies. The problem? Right now, zero-emission alternatives for some key support vehicles simply aren’t dependable en

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Apr 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

Why Boulder’s Growth Plan Needs a Reality Check

Boulder’s approach to managing its future has always stood out for balancing growth with environmental limits. But the latest draft of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan takes a risky turn by loosening the strict rules that kept development in check for decades. One big change? Dropping the old n

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Apr 09 2026POLITICS

Why charging ships to cross the Hormuz Strait could backfire badly

Global trade relies heavily on the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow waterway where about one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes through every day. Right now, ships move freely without paying fees. But Iran has floated the idea of imposing tolls on vessels passing through, a move that could shake up ho

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Apr 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Checking the facts: How the U. S. and China tackle fake influencers differently

Social media stars giving health tips without medical school degrees. Investors posting stock advice after watching a YouTube video. Tutors selling homework help with no teaching license. Both China and the U. S. now say this can’t go on. In China, the rule is simple: prove you’re qualified before

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Apr 08 2026CRYPTO

South Korea tightens crypto rules after big mistake at Bithumb

South Korea’s financial watchdogs are making crypto exchanges check their records more often after a serious error at Bithumb last year. Instead of waiting a full day to update their numbers, exchanges now have to sync their digital ledgers with real assets every five minutes. This rule came after i

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Apr 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

Games as gateways to new music: Kojima’s quiet revolution

Hideo Kojima doesn’t just build video games—he builds bridges to culture. For years, he’s quietly slipped music, films, and art into his games, giving players a nudge toward sounds and stories they might never seek out alone. Death Stranding didn’t just drop players into a post-apocalyptic world; it

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Apr 08 2026CRIME

Alaska tackles crypto scams with new rules

Alaskans lost over $26 million to fraud in 2024, with seniors hit hardest. Scammers often trick victims by pretending to be government officials, using AI to fake official phone numbers. They push people to use crypto kiosks—machines that handle Bitcoin transactions—because once money is sent this w

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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

Should Texas schools teach from the Bible? A curriculum fight heats up

Texas leaders are squaring off over a big idea that could reshape what students read in public schools. A recent state law asked educators to pick one book or passage for every grade, from kindergarten through high school. Out of hundreds of suggestions, several come straight from the Bible. Little

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Apr 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tracking Shoulder Movements: A Smarter Way to Study Joint Motion

Shoulder motion analysis often relies on complex setups to measure how bones move in real time. This study introduces a simpler approach using small 3D-printed markers placed on the back—on the shoulder blade, upper arm, and torso. Instead of traditional tracking methods, which can be time-consuming

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