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Oct 29 2025HEALTH

Opioid Crisis: Court Revives Big Lawsuit Against Drug Companies

A recent decision by a U. S. appeals court has brought back a massive lawsuit against major drug distributors. The case, worth $2. 5 billion, accuses these companies of playing a role in the opioid addiction crisis in West Virginia. The court overturned a previous ruling from 2022 that had favored

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Oct 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Westworld's Fall: A Sci-Fi Dream Turned Nightmare

Westworld started with a bang but ended with a whimper. It was supposed to be the next big thing in TV, a show that would change the game. But somewhere along the way, it lost its way. The first season was amazing. It had everything: great acting, a gripping story, and big ideas. People loved it. It

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Oct 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Fresh Take on Westerns: Justified's Bold Start

Justified, a show that eventually earned a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, kicks off in a surprising way. Instead of starting in Kentucky, where the story is set, it begins in Miami. This choice might seem odd at first, but it's actually a smart move. The show's main character, Raylan Givens, is a U. S. Mar

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Oct 24 2025CRIME

Denmark's Gang Crime Stats: A Closer Look at the Numbers

Denmark has been keeping a close eye on crime rates among immigrants and their descendants. Recent data shows that a large number of people convicted under the country's gang crime laws come from non-Western backgrounds. Between 2018 and 2025, 213 people were convicted under Section 81a of the Crim

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

US Warns Israel: No West Bank Takeover

Recent events have put Israel in a tough spot. The US has made it clear that any move by Israel to take control of parts of the West Bank would mean losing all support from the US. This warning came from none other than former US President Donald Trump, who said Israel would face serious consequence

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Oct 22 2025POLITICS

What's Happening in the West Bank?

In a surprising turn of events, Israel's parliament has given the initial green light to a bill that would extend Israeli law to the occupied West Bank. This move is seen as a step towards annexation, a highly contentious issue as Palestinians claim this land for their future state. The vote took p

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Oct 22 2025SPORTS

A Thrilling Showdown: Western Carolina Outplays The Citadel

Western Carolina's quarterback, Taron Dickens, showcased his prowess on the field, throwing for an impressive 369 yards and five touchdowns. This stellar performance led his team to a narrow 45-38 victory over The Citadel, witnessed by a crowd of 9, 151 at Johnson Hagood Stadium on October 18. Dick

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Oct 12 2025POLITICS

Why Gary Rairdon Could Be the Fresh Face Westbrook Needs

Gary Rairdon is stepping up to run for a spot on the Westbrook City Council. He's not just any candidate, though. He's someone who knows the city inside out and has a real passion for making things better. For years, Gary has been a regular at council meetings. He's not the type to just show up and

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Oct 06 2025OPINION

Facing the Future: How the West is Learning to Live with Less

The West is going through a tough time. For a long time, people here believed that the future would always be better than the present. This idea was a big part of how societies in Europe and America saw themselves. But now, things are changing. Loss is becoming a big part of life. One of the bigges

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Sep 25 2025CRIME

Big Drug Bust in the Atlantic

The French navy recently made a huge drug bust. They stopped a fishing boat off the coast of West Africa. This boat was not registered to any country. The navy found 9. 6 tons of cocaine on it. The drugs were worth over $600 million. This is a huge amount of money. The navy got a tip about the boat

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