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Apr 07 2026ENVIRONMENT

Heavy rains ravage Afghanistan, leaving 117 missing or dead

Afghanistan faces yet another brutal spell of extreme weather, with floods and landslides now linked to 110 deaths and 11 more people unaccounted for. Over two weeks, relentless rain has turned streets into rivers, buried homes under mud, and cut off entire towns. Just in the last day, floods took 1

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Apr 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Next Netflix crime comedy steps out of its comfort zone

Netflix is cooking up a sequel that throws out the usual crime-comedy playbook. After a year-long shoot across England and Italy wrapped in late 2025, the show now promises a twist: less polished London settings, more rugged countryside and glitzy Italian lake views. Theo James, who plays family enf

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Apr 06 2026SCIENCE

Fragmented Shores Boost Antibiotic Threat in Crab Gut

Habitat fragmentation, the breaking up of continuous ecosystems into smaller pieces, can change how bacteria live inside animals. In tidal mudflats, a small crab species that is central to the food chain has become a useful eye on this process. Scientists examined how different landscape patterns af

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Apr 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Playtime Upgrades: Toys That Actually Deliver the Fun

Parents hunting for toys that outshine the cardboard boxes they come in finally have some solid leads. Instead of the usual generic suggestions, this list actually checks out toys that hold attention longer than a screen does. First up, a spin-and-paint art set that doubles as a covert parent activi

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Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI tools make crypto hacking simpler and cheaper than ever

AI isn't just changing how we work or learn—it's also making digital crime easier and cheaper. Security experts used to count on hackers needing advanced skills and lots of time to crack systems. Now, AI tools can do the heavy lifting in seconds. Think about it: what took hackers months to achieve c

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Apr 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why Adolescence Stands Out Among Crime Dramas

Adolescence isn’t just another crime show—it’s a bold experiment in storytelling that strips away the usual drama to show raw, painful truths. Set in the UK, the four-hour series follows Jamie, a 13-year-old boy accused of killing his classmate Katie. But unlike typical thrillers, it doesn’t rely on

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Apr 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A calmer way to steal diamonds

A new movie coming in 2026 shows a heist without yelling or car chases. Instead of smashing windows or shooting, the story builds tension with quiet planning and real talks. The film trusts that viewers will enjoy the clever moves more than the usual chaos. The plan kicks off when a retired thief n

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Apr 05 2026CRIME

Psychiatrist’s Oxycodone Deal Leaves Family Griefful

The case came to light when a Manhattan court heard that a psychiatrist, Marianne Gillow, had supplied thousands of oxycodone pills to the staff of an ESPN producer in 2019. Gillow had been treating Maura Mandt, a well‑known executive who was not allowed to use opioids. She admitted that she illegal

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

El Salvador’s Tough‑Crime Turnaround and a Tech CEO’s Quick Endorsement

El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has made headlines by slashing the country’s murder rate from 105 to about two per hundred thousand people in just a few years. He says the key is strong police and long‑term prison sentences for gang members. The government has built a huge jail, called CECOT,

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

FBI’s Crime Fight: Big Numbers, Big Questions

The FBI’s recent numbers show a sharp rise in arrests under the current administration. Over 67, 000 people were arrested in 2025—nearly three times the previous year’s total. Officials credit this to more agents in the field and stronger ties with local police. Violent crime rates in big cities hit

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