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Mar 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

True‑Crime Thriller That Keeps You on Edge

A new Netflix film, released in late 2024, dives into the dark history of a real serial killer who once appeared on a popular dating show. The story follows a woman named Sheryl Bradshaw, an actress who finds herself competing against the charming yet sinister Rodney Alcala in a 1978 episode of “The

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Mar 05 2026CRIME

Kid of a federal contractor nabbed for $46 million crypto theft

A young man linked to a federal contractor was taken into custody after authorities say he stole about $46 million in cryptocurrency from the U. S. Marshals Service. The suspect, whose father runs a company that supplies “critical services” to federal agencies, was caught on the Caribbean island of

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Iowa Lawmakers Push Harder Crime Rules

The Iowa House has moved forward with a new set of laws that aim to make the state tougher on criminal activity. The package includes changes that could increase penalties for certain offenses and adjust how the court system handles repeat offenders. Some supporters say these measures will help keep

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Religions, Politics and the Risk of a Bigger Middle East War

The recent U. S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran have set off a chain reaction that could pull the entire region into a larger conflict. The goal was to blunt what President Trump called an imminent nuclear threat, but the fallout is far more complex. A key point of tension is the death of Iran’s

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Youth Voices Shape New Mental Health Apps

Mental health problems among kids and teens have climbed after the pandemic. Smartphones can help by offering quick support, but most apps ignore what people from lower‑income or ethnic minority groups really need. If their views aren’t included, the apps may be hard to use and could widen health ga

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Mar 05 2026SPORTS

Reinier de Ridder: A Dutch Fighter’s Roots and Rise

Reinier de Ridder stepped into the UFC arena on March 7 to face Caio Borralho, a fight that could shift his career after a recent loss. He is 35 and every match counts. But people wonder about the man behind the gloves. Where did he grow up? What shaped his calm fighting style? He was born on

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Worldwide Patterns of Fungal Sinus Infections

"The spread of fungal sinus infections varies across the globe, with each type showing distinct habits and results. Researchers have only a handful of side‑by-side data from different regions, leaving many questions unanswered. In some parts of the world, certain fungal strains thrive in warm, humi

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

States Join Lawsuit to Halt Trump’s New Tariffs

A coalition of twenty‑four states, most led by Democrats, plans to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration. They argue that the president’s latest 10% global tariff is illegal because it was imposed right after a Supreme Court decision that invalidated many of his earlier tariffs. The court

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Mar 05 2026EDUCATION

AI in Schools Needs a Big Plan

The United States is busy talking about how kids can cheat with AI, but it misses a chance to help teachers and students. Other countries are building whole systems that let AI support learning everywhere, not just a few classrooms. In Shanghai, for example, teachers have an AI helper that pla

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Finland Opens Door to Nuclear Arms as Security Strategy Shifts

Finland is set to remove a long‑standing prohibition that has kept nuclear weapons off its land. The move follows the country’s recent decision to join NATO, a step many see as a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The 1987 law that banned the import, creation, and use of nuclear bombs on F

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