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Dec 09 2024CRIME

Searching for a Hidden Killer: NYPD and FBI on the Case

In the heart of Manhattan, a mystery continues to baffle the NYPD and FBI. One week ago, UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson, was tragically shot and killed. The search for his killer is intense, with new photographs showing the masked suspect both in a car and on the street. Authorities believe

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Dec 09 2024CRIME

Salisbury University Students' Charges Dropped: A New Turn

Imagine this: A group of students from Salisbury University, aged 18 to 21, were once facing serious charges for an alleged attack. Now, in a surprising change, 12 out of 15 students are no longer accused of hate crimes or first-degree assault. They now face lesser charges of false imprisonment and

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Dec 09 2024CRIME

New York City’s Uptick in Crime: A Look at the Thompson Murder

The recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street isn't just another tragic event. It's a snapshot of the city's sliding security. Sure, New York has always had its share of high-profile crimes, like the killings of John Lennon and Meir Kahane. But those incidents ha

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Dec 08 2024SCIENCE

Uncovering the Unseen: The Uncus and Its Arterial Branches

In a recent anatomical study, researchers explored the relationship between the uncus and the branches of the anterior choroidal artery (AChA). They examined 124 hemispheres from 62 cadavers to gather data on the length of the AChA and the distances of its uncal branches. The average length of the A

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Dec 08 2024ENTERTAINMENT

SNL's Church Lady Meets Hunter Biden: What's the Fuss?

Dana Carvey dusted off his classic Church Lady character for SNL's latest cold open, where she sat down with a slew of dramatis personae, including David Spade's Hunter Biden. Spade's Biden started off saying he's been "laying low, " to which the Church Lady cheekily replied, "Well, you could've bee

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Dec 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

A New Social Space for LGBTQ+ Professionals: Famm Connect Launches

Ever wondered where LGBTQ+ professionals and business owners can connect and support each other? Enter Famm Connect, a new social networking app created by BIPOC queer couple Cat Perez and Marianna Di Regolo. Their discovery platform, Famm, has been helping users find LGBTQ-owned businesses. Now, th

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Dec 08 2024SCIENCE

Discovering How Ultrasound Boosts Mung Bean Milk Stability

Have you ever wondered why mung bean milk (MBM) isn't as stable or tasty as it could be? Well, scientists have found a clever way to fix that – using ultrasound! MBM might be new and exciting, but it has some issues, like being unstable and having an off-taste. Researchers decided to see what happen

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Dec 08 2024HEALTH

Uncovering Civic Leaders in Texas: A Network Analysis

Imagine trying to figure out who's calling the shots in your neighborhood's COVID-19 response. That's what researchers did in Texas, using a social network approach to spotlight influential community organizations. They picked three regions—Houston/Harris County, Cameron County, and Northeast Texas—

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Dec 08 2024SCIENCE

How LDHB Protects Lung Cancer Cells from Death

Ferroptosis is a type of cell death that cancer cells often avoid, but the reasons behind this in certain cancers driven by the KRAS oncogene are not well understood. Scientists have found that lactate dehydrogenase B (LDHB), a protein involved in energy production, helps KRAS-driven lung cancer cel

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Dec 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

NATO's Plan for Robo-Boats: Protection in Telecom-Critical Waters

Imagine having a group of friendly robots patrolling the oceans to keep important underwater cables safe. This is what NATO is planning! These aren't just any robots; they're unmanned surface vessels (USVs) designed to watch over crucial naval zones. Think of them like security cameras on streets, b

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