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Dec 17 2024CRIME

Virginia Man in Trouble for Crypto Aid to ISIS

A Virginia resident, Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa, is in hot water with the law. The 35-year-old Indian-born American citizen has been convicted of helping the terrorist group ISIS. How? By sending them over $185, 000 in cryptocurrency. The trial, which ended on Friday, saw a jury find Chhipa guilty o

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Keeping Politics Clean: The Fight Against Shady Campaigns

New York City’s campaign finance system is designed to keep big money out of local politics, and it does a pretty good job. But the system faces a big challenge: shady politicians like Mayor Eric Adams. Recently, the Campaign Finance Board stopped Adams from getting public matching funds for his re-

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Dec 17 2024WEATHER

Wet Week Ahead for the Tri-State Area

Get ready for a wet week, folks! The weather experts are predicting some soggy days in the Tri-State region. Let's dive into what they've got to say. First off, Monday is shaping up to be a soggy start. An area of showers and thunderstorms is expected to roll through the area. But hold on, Tuesday

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Smart Nano-Trap Helps Diabetic Wounds Heal Faster

Diabetic wounds can take a very long time to heal, mainly because of bacteria and too much inflammation. Scientists have created a special nano-trap called GC@Pd. This tiny trap has a clever trick: it changes its job based on the wound's condition. When the wound is in the early stage, it's acidic

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Dec 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Europe Gets Its Own Satellite Constellation

In a significant move for European space endeavors, the European Commission and the European Space Agency (ESA) have inked deals with a consortium of companies to build a secure satellite network. This constellation, named IRIS², will comprise over 290 satellites and is expected to be operational by

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Dec 16 2024CELEBRITIES

Cardi B and Offset's Playful Night Out: What Does It Mean?

Listen up, folks! Cardi B and Offset had everyone talking after their playful reunion at Offset's 33rd birthday bash in Miami. Despite their ups and downs, the two put on a show at a nightclub, with Cardi performing in a daring see-through bodysuit while Offset watched from above, showering her with

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Dec 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Silo TV Show Gets Two More Seasons, Ending With a Bang

The Apple TV+ show Silo is getting two more seasons, and the fourth one is set to be the grand finale. Based on Hugh Howey’s Silo novels, the series is about a group of people living in a deep underground silo while the outside world is toxic. Rebecca Ferguson, known for her roles in Mission: Imposs

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Immunocompromised People: Still at Risk from COVID-19

COVID-19, caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, has been a global issue since 2019. While vaccines and less severe variants have helped, people with weakened immune systems still struggle. They often don't respond well to vaccines and can get very sick from COVID-19. Experts have looked at how COVID-19 af

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Work History and Brain Power in Old Age: What China Says

Think of your work life as a journey, right? Every job you take, every experience you gain, all those things might just be sculpting your brain for later in life. Past studies have hinted at this, linking a diverse work history to better cognitive function when you're older. But what about China? Is

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Dec 16 2024CRIME

Help Find St. Cloud’s Missing E-Bike!

Ever wondered what happens when a fancy e-bike goes missing in your town? That’s what the St. Cloud police are trying to figure out after a Fucare Gemini X e-bike vanished. This isn't just any old bike; it's speedy and high-tech. So, why should we care? Well, even small crimes can lead to bigger iss

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