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May 02 2026CRIME

A Sad Discovery in Tampa Bay

A body washed up on the shore of Tampa Bay has been identified as a second student from Bangladesh who was studying at the University of South Florida. The sheriff described the situation as a “monstrous crime. ” The remains were found in a garbage bag that a kayaker noticed after his fishing lin

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May 01 2026CRIME

Selina Barfield's Vanishing: A Family's Long Wait for Answers

In 2003, North Charleston saw the sudden disappearance of Selina Barfield, a 32-year-old woman known locally as Nina. She left behind her nine-year-old daughter, Katie, and a trail of unanswered questions. Selina struggled with addiction and lived a life that many in her community deemed risky. Her

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Parking problems and political heat at Mercyhurst

Mercyhurst University moved up to Division I sports but still struggles to fill the stands. One big reason? Parking. The rink sits in the middle of campus with just one tiny lot that holds about 50 cars. When big games happen, that lot gets taken over for tailgating. The next option is a lot near th

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Apr 30 2026EDUCATION

Graduation Speakers Light Up Mississippi Universities in 2026

Mississippi’s graduation season is fast approaching, and each campus has lined up a mix of leaders, scholars, and celebrities to inspire new graduates. Alcorn State University will open its ceremony on May 9 with Pelicia E. Hall, the executive vice president of ViaPath Technologies, who will shar

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Apr 30 2026CRIME

A Young Girl’s Search Triggers Police Hunt in Remote Australia

The story begins with a missing five‑year‑old girl from a small community near Alice Springs. She vanished late on a Saturday, and her family named her Kumanjayi Little Baby according to local tradition. Police discovered a body about five kilometres south of the place where she disappeared, and

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Apr 30 2026SCIENCE

How a NASA scientist’s talk at Notre Dame made the moon feel closer

A NASA scientist recently shared stories from a groundbreaking moon mission at a university talk that left the audience buzzing. Instead of focusing on flashy space drama, she broke down how four astronauts spent ten days orbiting the moon, taking detailed notes and snapping photos to help scientist

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Apr 27 2026HEALTH

Survivors’ New Life: How Cancer Survivors in Tunisia Rebuild Their World

In a recent survey, researchers looked at how people in Tunisia who have finished cancer treatment are living now. The study examined their health, feelings, and social life after remission. Instead of starting with the clinical details, the report first highlights how many survivors still feel exha

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Apr 27 2026HEALTH

Obesity’s Hidden Role in Men’s Sexual Health

Body fat isn’t just a passive backdrop; it actively influences how men experience erectile function. Recent research shows that excess weight can trigger hormonal changes, inflammation, and blood flow problems that directly impair the ability to achieve or maintain an erection. Rather than seeing

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Florida’s Redistricting Dilemma: Why Census Flaws Matter Now

Florida is preparing for a special legislative session next month to redraw congressional district lines, a move that happens more often than people realize. The state’s population grew fast in the last decade, but the 2020 Census missed about 750, 000 residents—a significant error that could shape

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Apr 27 2026HEALTH

Better ways to predict hospital readmissions using smartwatch data

Hospitals often guess which patients might end up back in care after leaving. They look at basic info like age or recent illnesses, but this way misses what really happens when people recover at home. A patient might seem fine on paper but struggle silently in daily life. This is where wearable gadg

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