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Jan 12 2026CRIME

Catonsville and Rosedale Businesses Targeted in Overnight Break-Ins

Early Sunday morning, a series of break-ins shook the Catonsville area, leaving business owners and locals concerned. Police were called to the 700 block of Frederick Road around 5:40 a. m. after an alarm went off at a local business. While they were there, more reports of break-ins started coming i

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Jan 12 2026ENVIRONMENT

Smart Tech Helps Track Pollution from Sewage Plants

Wastewater treatment plants are under scrutiny for their role in releasing nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas. With the rise of digital tech, scientists are turning to machine learning to predict and manage these emissions. This approach leverages vast amounts of data from various sources to mak

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Jan 12 2026SCIENCE

Keeping the Goodness in Your Juice

Vitamin C is a big deal for our health. It's like a bodyguard, keeping us safe from harm. But it's also quite delicate. Heat can easily wreck it. That's why traditional juice-making methods can cause a huge loss. Up to 70% of Vitamin C can disappear. That's a lot! But don't worry, science has a sol

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Jan 12 2026WEATHER

Phoenix's Wild Weather: Wind, Chill, and a Warm-Up

On Jan. 11, Phoenix experienced a mix of strong winds and cool temperatures. The winds were quite powerful, especially in the higher areas east of the city. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for these regions, warning of gusts up to 50 mph. In the city itself, winds blew between 2

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Jan 12 2026HEALTH

Smoking During Pregnancy: How It Affects a Child's Brainpower

Scientists have been trying to figure out how smoking during pregnancy affects a child's brain development. They know it's not good, but they want to know exactly how bad it is and how to measure it accurately. They used a special chemical called cotinine to measure how much smoke the mom was expos

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Jan 12 2026POLITICS

Why Bombing Iran Might Not Be the Solution

In the midst of Iran's recent unrest, some U. S. senators are urging caution against military intervention. The country has seen its largest anti-government protests in years, with the Revolutionary Guards blaming the chaos on terrorists and vowing to protect the government. Two senators from oppos

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Jan 12 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Giant Pushes Back Against Senate Bill

A major player in the crypto world is stepping up its game. Coinbase, the biggest crypto exchange in the U. S. , is putting pressure on lawmakers. They want to keep offering rewards to customers who hold stablecoins. But there's a catch. A new bill is coming. It might limit these rewards. This bill

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Jan 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

X's New Plan: Tracking Money Moves in Real Time

X, the social media site led by Elon Musk, is cooking up something new called "Smart Cashtags. " This feature, set to launch next month, will let users keep an eye on the ups and downs of crypto and stock prices as they happen. One sneak peek of this feature even hints at a big change: buying and s

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Jan 12 2026CRYPTO

A New Player in the Crypto Lending Game: Mutuum Finance

Crypto markets are always on the move, and with each new cycle, fresh projects emerge, hoping to make a mark. One such project that has been turning heads lately is Mutuum Finance (MUTM). It's a new player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, focusing on lending and borrowing. Mutuum Finance

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Jan 12 2026SPORTS

Patriots Gear Up for Chargers Clash with Most Players Ready

The Patriots are set to face the Chargers with almost everyone on the team ready to play. Kayshon Boutte, who has been dealing with a hamstring issue, and Harold Landry, nursing a knee injury, are both good to go. Robert Spillane, who hasn't played since before the bye week due to an ankle problem,

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