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Apr 02 2026BUSINESS

A Denver Classic Fades Away

For over forty years, Imperial Chinese stood as a Denver landmark, serving up familiar flavors to generations of locals. But in early 2025, the restaurant quietly shut its doors after a sudden ownership change left fans confused. A simple note on the door blamed rising costs, but no one explained wh

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Apr 02 2026SCIENCE

Raccoons smartly crack puzzles, sperm struggles in space, and a lost Archimedes page reappears

Raccoons trash pandas are more than just pests rummaging through bins. Scientists at the University of British Columbia tested 20 captive raccoons with a clear box full of obstacles like latches and dials hiding a marshmallow prize. The team noticed something unexpected the raccoons didn’t just grab

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Apr 02 2026HEALTH

Women migrant workers in Thailand face hidden risks

Many women who move to Thailand for work endure violence that stays mostly unseen. These women often come from poorer countries hoping for better pay, only to face abuse that can scar them physically and emotionally. A recent study dug into how common this violence is, what kinds of support these wo

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Apr 01 2026HEALTH

Older Indians Face Rising Prediabetes Risk

The number of older people in India who have blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not yet at diabetes level is growing fast. This stage, called prediabetes, can be reversed if people act early. It also signals a higher chance of developing full diabetes or heart problems later on. Res

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Apr 01 2026CRIME

A Night of Tragic Shootings Hits Queens and Manhattan

In the early hours of Wednesday, April 1, police in Queens responded to a frantic call about gunfire inside an apartment on 84th Street. Officers discovered two young people, an 18‑year‑old woman and a 20‑year‑old man, both fatally wounded. The victims were reported to be in a relationship and share

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

NATO’s Future Hangs in the Balance as U. S. Signals Doubts

A top U. S. defense official recently avoided directly promising America’s protection under NATO, hinting instead that President Donald Trump would decide the country’s stance. This came after European allies didn’t join the U. S. in military actions against Iran, raising questions about NATO’s unit

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

New Voices on a Dark Topic

A woman who once identified as transgender talks on a popular radio show. She says that big news outlets are not telling the whole story about people who commit violent acts after changing gender. She links these incidents to deeper mental health problems that are ignored when the focus is only on g

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Mar 30 2026SPORTS

Head‑Pat Hype: How Baseball’s New Replay Signal Is Changing the Game

Baseball fans have a new way to shout out a bad call: a quick pat on the head. The Automated Ball‑Strike Challenge System (ABS) lets each team challenge two calls in a game, and the signal is as simple as tapping the crown of the head while saying “challenge. ” It’s easy for players, coaches and eve

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Mar 29 2026CRIME

Brawl on South Broadway Sparks Safety Worries

A fight broke out on South Broadway in Fells Point last Thursday night, causing alarm among locals. Footage shared online shows people shouting and struggling in the middle of a busy street. One clip captures voices saying things like, “That guy’s getting beat in the head, ” and a reaction tha

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Mar 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Trista Sutter Shares Her Feelings After Taylor Frankie Paul’s Season Is Cancelled

Trista Sutter, the original Bachelorette who won hearts in 2003, reacted to the recent decision to pause Taylor Frankie Paul’s upcoming season. She told a radio host that she was “very sad” and worried the show might end because of this. Sutter said mistakes were made but she hopes everyone will act

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