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Nov 20 2025CRIME

A Divorce Drama That Reached for the Stars

In 2019, a story broke that seemed straight out of a sci-fi movie: the first ever crime committed in space. The tale involved a custody battle, identity theft, and an astronaut. However, the truth turned out to be much more down-to-earth. Summer Worden, a former Air Force intelligence officer, made

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Nov 20 2025CRIME

Abramoff's Second Chance: Crypto Fraud and a Light Sentence

Jack Abramoff, a figure known for his past political scandals, is back in the news, but this time it's about a crypto scam. He and his partner, Marcus Andrade, were involved in a scheme called AML Bitcoin. They raised $5 million but used the money for personal gains, like buying properties in Texas.

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Nov 20 2025CRIME

Local Incidents: A Look at Recent Crimes

In Glenwood, a man was shot outside his home on Sycamore Lane. The incident happened around 4 p. m. when several people got out of a car and started shooting. The victim was taken to a medical facility for treatment. Meanwhile, in Homewood, a man with a gun demanded $300 from a gas station clerk. De

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Nov 20 2025BUSINESS

Small Business Lending Gets a Big Boost

Cardiff, Inc. just secured a major revolving credit line from a big U. S. bank. This isn't just any loan; it's a game-changer for small business financing. The money will help Cardiff lend more and grow faster. Why does this matter? Small businesses often struggle to get loans from traditional bank

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Florida Rep Faces Serious Accusations Over COVID Funds

A Florida congresswoman is in hot water. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat representing parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties, has been hit with serious charges. The Justice Department says she took $5 million meant for disaster relief and used some of it for her 2021 campaign. Here’s the d

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Nov 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Dancing With the Stars Shakes Up Finale Format

The upcoming finale of Dancing With the Stars is set to be a game-changer. For the first time, the show is introducing a new format with three rounds of competition. This shift is designed to make the finale more challenging and exciting than ever before. Five celebrities have made it to the final

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Nov 19 2025SPORTS

Francis Ngannou: The Man Behind the Fights

Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champ, left the organization in January 2023 after a contract dispute. He wanted better benefits and the chance to box. Now, he's with the PFL, trying his hand in the boxing ring. His debut against Tyson Fury was a shock, but he lost to Anthony Joshua next

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Nov 19 2025FINANCE

Troubles Keep Piling Up for Star Entertainment

Star Entertainment, a well-known casino operator in Australia, is facing yet another rough patch. This is the seventh year they've fallen short of their main goals. The issues this time are with earnings per share, total shareholder return, and return on invested capital. Because of this, they misse

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Nov 19 2025CRYPTO

Kraken's Big Move: Crypto Exchange Raises $800M to Expand

Kraken, a well-known crypto exchange, just secured a massive $800 million investment. This huge sum includes a $200 million contribution from Citadel Securities, a major player in the financial world. The goal? To bring traditional finance into the blockchain era. The funding round was split into t

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Nov 19 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Secrets of Neanderthal Noses

Neanderthals have always fascinated scientists, especially their unique facial features. One big question has been why their noses stuck out so much. Some thought it was because they lived in cold places, but a new study says that might not be the whole story. Deep inside a cave in Italy, there's a

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