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Feb 10 2026CRIME

Crime Numbers Keep Falling in Auburn

The city of Auburn shows a steady decline in criminal activity during 2025. Police reports indicate fewer thefts, assaults and vandalism compared to last year. Officials say the trend is thanks to community programs that keep kids busy after school. Neighborhood watch groups also play a rol

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Feb 10 2026CRIME

Crime numbers fall in Salem, but some rates rise

Salem’s police department says that violent and property crime fell in 2025 compared with the previous year. The drop in violent offences was about 20 percent, and the number of murders went down by more than half. The four killings that happened this year were all solved, a higher clearance rate th

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

Celebrity Fandom and Mental Health: A New Look

The study checked a short tool that measures how much people admire celebrities. It tested this tool on 367 college students, most of whom were women, in the United States. Researchers also asked about how much worry people feel for others, their levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, and whethe

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

Time‑Limited Eating Helps Lower Crohn’s Symptoms

A new study shows that eating only during an eight‑hour window each day can make life easier for people who have Crohn’s disease. The research followed 35 adults with the condition, all of whom were overweight or obese. Twenty participants switched to a schedule that allowed them to eat betwee

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Feb 10 2026OPINION

The Cost of Speaking Up

Families in Connecticut face sky‑high prices for housing, food, medicine and power. Meanwhile the state’s leaders seem more interested in protecting their own positions than fixing these problems. A Democratic congressman, Hakeem Jeffries, is visiting the state to host a fundraiser that costs $5,

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Unexpected Austrian Victory in Women’s Ski Combined

Austria captured the top spot in a surprise twist during the women’s team combined at the Winter Games. The duo of Ariane Raedler and Katharina Huber skied their way to gold after the United States’ leading contenders slipped past the finish line in fourth place, missing a medal by just 0. 06 second

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

China Pushes Harder on Taiwan, Warns of External Interference

In a recent conference in Beijing, a top Chinese leader urged the country to take firm action against those who push for Taiwan’s independence. The speaker warned that foreign involvement could threaten stability across the strait. The remarks came during a gathering focused on Taiwan matters, wher

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Feb 10 2026EDUCATION

Teachers Strike in San Francisco: Schools Shut, Families Struggle

Schools in San Francisco were closed on Monday when teachers walked off the job for the first time since 1979. The strike was sparked by demands for better health care and higher pay. About 50, 000 students were affected because parents had to find new child‑care and meals. Union leaders an

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

New Hope: Babies Get Surgery Before Birth

A team of doctors in Utah is performing a tiny, camera‑guided operation inside the womb to fix spina bifida. The technique is less invasive than older methods and can keep mothers from needing a big cut or an early delivery. The first Utah family to try the new procedure is the Ibarra Garcias. Thei

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Feb 10 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Advice That Misses the Point

Doja Cat recently posted a short video on social media in which she urged famous people to keep their opinions to themselves, claiming that the public is not interested in hearing them. She explained this as a “public service announcement” while eating something, and added that the more mysterious a

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