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Dec 05 2024CRIME

Hope for New Clues in JonBenet Ramsey Case

In 1996, the world was shocked by the murder of 6-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey in her family's Boulder home. Now, her father, John Ramsey, hopes that new DNA technology and genealogy research can finally solve the case. A recent Netflix docuseries has brought fresh attention to the cold cas

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Dec 04 2024CRIME

Gary Man's Threat Case: Time Served for Phoned Menace

Terrance Lindsey-Bynum, a 33-year-old from Gary, Indiana, was given time served for threatening a Regional Health Systems worker over the phone. The incident happened on Valentine's Day, February 14. Lindsey-Bynum, who was a patient at Regional, called the employee to ask for housing help. He grew u

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Cannabis Groups Pressure New York Governor for Industry-Savvy Leaders

Eighteen cannabis industry groups in New York are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to bring in new leadership for the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). They feel the current regulators haven't been effective in running the state's cannabis market. The groups, including the NAACP and Drug Policy Allia

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Dec 04 2024HEALTH

Understanding Stigma's Impact on Youth at Risk for Psychosis

Being identified as at clinical high risk for psychosis (CHR-p) can be a delicate situation for young people. While it allows for early detection of potential schizophrenia, the label itself can bring unwanted attention and stigma. Researchers are now exploring which type of stigma is more harmful:

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Dec 04 2024SCIENCE

A Smart Way to Find Pesticides in Oils

Researchers came up with a new method to check how many organochlorine pesticides are in edible oils. They used something called density tunable dispersive solid phase extraction, or DTDSPE for short. This method combines the extraction with a process called gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-

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Dec 04 2024HEALTH

Understanding AMR Risk: What Malawians Think

Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria are everywhere, especially in low-income areas. But how much do people know about the risks? Researchers in Malawi set out to find out. They talked to people from cities, towns near cities, and rural areas. They wanted to know what people thought about getting infect

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Dec 03 2024POLITICS

South Korea's Market Wobbles After President Declares Emergency

On Tuesday, South Korean stocks took a hit in U. S. trading after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law. He said this step was needed to protect the country from "communist forces" amid debates over a budget bill in parliament. The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF, which tracks large an

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Dec 03 2024POLITICS

Biden's Pardon of Hunter: A Shift in Stance

It was a move that surprised many, even those close to him. President Joe Biden, in a sudden turn, pardoned his son Hunter after the Thanksgiving holiday. This decision wasn't exactly a shock to the inner circle, who had been expecting it despite Biden's previous statements against such a move. Hunt

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Dec 03 2024CRIME

New Sheriff in Town: Nathan Hochman Takes Charge in LA County

Meet Nathan Hochman, the newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney. He's not your typical politician. With a background as a federal prosecutor, Hochman campaigned on a unique approach to fighting crime, which he called a "hard middle path. " In a landslide victory, he ousted the previous D

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Dec 03 2024HEALTH

AI Helpers in Medical Research: A New Team Member

Ever wondered how medical research gets checked before it's published in big journals? Guess what? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now lending a hand. You might ask, "How can AI understand complex medical papers? " Well, AI isn't replacing human experts, but it's helping them out. Think of AI as a s

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