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Nov 20 2025CRIME

Cleveland's Gunfire Detection Dilemma: Is ShotSpotter Worth the Cost?

Cleveland has been testing a high-tech tool called ShotSpotter to detect gunshots. This system is supposed to help police respond quickly to gunfire. Researchers from Cleveland State University looked into over 87, 000 alerts from ShotSpotter. They also talked to people living in the area and police

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Nov 20 2025CRYPTO

Coinbase's Big Plans: Prediction Markets and Stock Trading on the Horizon

Coinbase, a major crypto exchange, is stirring up excitement with hints of new features. A well-known tech insider, Jane Manchun Wong, shared screenshots suggesting Coinbase might add prediction markets and stock trading. These screenshots showed a possible integration with Kalshi, a prediction mark

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Nov 20 2025HEALTH

Cancer Survivors and Clinical Trials: What Do They Really Know?

Cancer survivors in the US have a big role in clinical trials. These trials help at every step of cancer care, even after treatment. But how much do survivors know about them? A recent study looked at data from two big sources. One is the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS). The other

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

A Judge's Strong Words: A Clash Over Texas' Redrawn Maps

In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has strongly criticized his colleagues for releasing their decision in a major Texas redistricting case before he could finish his dissent. Judge Jerry Smith, who serves on the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, accused the other judges of acting in bad

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Nov 20 2025HEALTH

Oregon Steps Up to Save Health Care Access

Oregon has taken a big step to keep health care accessible for many people. The state recently approved $7. 5 million in emergency funds to support Planned Parenthood centers. This money helps make up for lost Medicaid payments caused by a federal budget change. Planned Parenthood in Oregon was fac

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Nov 19 2025SCIENCE

Mars' Perseverance Rover Discovers a Peculiar Rock

On Mars, the Perseverance rover has been busy checking out rocks. Most are pretty ordinary, but recently, it found something unusual. While checking out the bedrock at a spot called Vernodden, Perseverance spotted a rock that stood out. This rock, named Phippsaksla, is about 31 inches wide and looks

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Nov 19 2025CRIME

Unraveling the Mysteries: D4vd and the Celeste Rivas Case

The investigation into the death of Celeste Rivas has taken a new turn, with police focusing on D4vd, the Houston singer-songwriter. Authorities have not officially named him a suspect, but they are clearly interested in him. Law enforcement officials, who spoke anonymously, suggested that while D4v

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Nov 19 2025HEALTH

Boosting Muscle Healing: A New Approach

Muscle injuries often leave people wondering whether to rest or engage in rehabilitative activities. While activity can speed up recovery, it can also cause further damage if done too soon. Scientists have been exploring ways to enhance muscle healing, and one promising method is mitochondria transp

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

Congress in a Fix Over Senators' $500, 000 Lawsuit Law

The House of Representatives is set to vote on removing a part of a recent law that lets senators sue the government for half a million dollars if their phone records are checked without their say-so. This law was quietly added to a bigger bill that ended a government shutdown. The House seems like

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

Unusual Steps in Comey's Indictment Raise Questions

A recent court hearing has brought to light some odd details about how former FBI Director James Comey ended up facing charges. It turns out that the full grand jury didn't actually see the final indictment against Comey. Only the foreperson and one other juror got to review it. This came up during

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