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Mar 15 2026CRIME

11‑Year‑Old Accused in 5‑Year‑Old’s Death

A small town near Denver was shaken when a 5‑year‑old boy died early this week. Police entered the family home that night to investigate the fatal incident in Centennial, a suburb of Denver with fewer than 110, 000 residents. The case is being treated as a homicide. An 11‑year‑old boy from the same

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Mar 15 2026CRIME

City Downtown Traffic Drops as Crime Concerns Grow

Traffic speed data from major city roads shows that fewer people moved through downtown and the Over-the-Rhine area in summer 2025 than in the previous year. A study by a data firm found that cars traveled faster on key streets, indicating lighter traffic flows. Bus and streetcar ridership also fell

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Mar 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Bouncing Stars and a Last‑Second Shot

A big Saturday night saw the Lakers and Nuggets fight until overtime, ending 127–125. The game swung like a pendulum: the Lakers led by 17, then the Nuggets turned it around and briefly took seven points. With five seconds left, Austin Reaves missed a free throw but grabbed the rebound and sco

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Mar 15 2026SCIENCE

Faces in a Grid: How the Brain Picks Out Differences

The study looks at how our brains tell apart faces that look alike when many are shown together. Researchers used brain‑wave recordings called ERPs to track responses while people watched 2 × 2 grids of faces. The faces were either the same picture, different pictures of the same person, or pictures

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Mar 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

The Future of Care: When Bodies Become Symbols

Technology is blurring the lines between people and machines, turning reality into a maze of signs that can be hard to untangle. A story set in 2100, deep beneath the sea, shows how this confusion can shape medical treatment. The tale follows Momo, a 30‑year‑old transgender star who works as a skin‑

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Mar 15 2026SCIENCE

Speedy Speech Can Boost How Smart You Seem

People who can persuade others often do so by sounding smart. A quick way to appear more knowledgeable is to raise your speaking speed just a bit. Research in Language and Speech found that listeners judge someone as more competent when they talk faster, but not too fast. Another study in t

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

St. Louis Recorder Race: A New Contender Steps Up

Michael Butler has decided not to run for St. Louis recorder again. This news leaves a gap in the race, but it also opens up new opportunities. Butler has been a familiar face in local politics, and his decision to step back is notable. The recorder's office is a crucial part of city government. It

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Mar 15 2026SPORTS

Sneaker Innovation: Fragment and Nike's Futuristic Collaboration

A new sneaker has hit the scene, and it's turning heads with its unique design. The Fragment x Nike Mind 001 is not your average shoe. It's all black with blue dots that aren't just for show. These dots are part of the shoe's cushioning and support system. The bottom of the shoe is covered in bright

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Mar 15 2026SPORTS

A High School Basketball Showdown: Teamwork Triumphs Over Individual Brilliance

In a thrilling high school basketball championship game, Pewamo-Westphalia emerged victorious against Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac. The match was a spectacle of skill and strategy, with both teams bringing their A-game. The Pirates from Pewamo-Westphalia started strong, building a 17-7 le

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Mar 15 2026HEALTH

Tech and Play: How a Lab Helps Kids Move and Groove

Ever thought tech could make therapy a blast? At Gillette Children's St. Paul Hospital, the Gait and Motion Lab is doing just that. This lab is all about helping kids with conditions like cerebral palsy move better. How? By using some seriously cool tech. First off, the lab uses video and computer

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