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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 2026BUSINESS

Expanding a House: A Smart Move in Toronto

Toronto families often find themselves needing more room because kids grow, work shifts to home, or a spare bedroom becomes essential. Buying a new house is a big money decision and can be stressful, so many homeowners look at adding to their current home instead. The main worries about moving ar

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Feb 10 2026CRIME

A Fire That Hid More Than Heat

The blaze that scorched the front of Lee Vogler’s home in North Carolina revealed something unexpected: a chemical substance, not just ordinary gasoline. Investigators first noticed the odd scent while on scene, which led them to test the residue. The samples turned out to contain a flammable liq

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Feb 10 2026CRIME

Crime Slows When It Gets Cold in Cleveland

Cleveland’s winter chill is more than a nuisance for pipes and sidewalks; it also seems to keep many offenders inside. Recent studies show that violent crimes—like assaults and robberies—tend to climb during warm months, while they drop when temperatures dip. Data from 2021‑2025 reveal that th

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Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Cold‑War Thriller Casts Anna Chlumsky and Leslie Bibb

The new series set in 1983 puts Anna Chlumsky and Leslie Bibb on a NATO base in Iceland. They play military police officers who investigate an American soldier’s mysterious death. The show blends espionage, political intrigue and personal drama. Bibb portrays Captain Diane Goodman, a seasoned

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

North Carolina Lawmakers Set to Question Charlotte on Crime After Rail Stabbings

The state House has called a hearing that will bring Charlotte’s top officials—mayor, police chief, sheriff and others—into the spotlight. The meeting follows two recent stabbings on the city’s light rail, one of which claimed a life. The incidents have sparked criticism from Republican legislators

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Couples Fight IRS Over Home and App Costs

A married pair ran several projects under a single LLC. They built houses on their big farm, made an app to help people stop using the internet too much, and even tried a quick mulching side job. After filing taxes for 2017‑2019, the IRS said their business expense claims were not allowed. The coupl

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Feb 08 2026SCIENCE

Plants Make Soil Microbes More Special

In a German grassland study, researchers looked at how the number of plant species affects tiny life in the soil. They took samples from plots that had between one and sixteen different plants, ranging from grasses to legumes to herbs. By sequencing the DNA of bacteria and fungi living there, they c

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Feb 08 2026HEALTH

Less Local Anesthetic, Less Breathing Trouble

The breathing muscle on one side of the chest can be slowed after a shoulder nerve block. Researchers tested whether using smaller amounts of medicine could reduce this side effect without hurting the block’s effectiveness. They gave three groups of patients different volumes of local anaesthe

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Feb 08 2026SPORTS

Nebraska Beats Rutgers Thanks to a Strong Finish

The Nebraska football team won a close game against Rutgers. They did it by staying patient and playing solid defense for the last part of the match. The game was not a blow‑out. Both teams traded points early, but Nebraska’s offense slowed down in the first half. In the second half Rienk Ma

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