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Mar 26 2026CRIME

Hidden Books Return Home

A group of rare books that once guided missionaries to China have finally made their way back to Italy. These volumes, dating from the 1500s and filled with early scientific ideas about stars, bodies, and machines, were kept in a large Jesuit archive in Rome. Between 1999 and 2002, about forty of th

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Tech Council Made of CEOs, Not Scientists

The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology is usually a quiet group. It gets noticed only when something goes wrong. The new council was announced after a long delay, and most of its members are not scientists. The list shows nine seats still empty. The people who were chosen so

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Mar 26 2026OPINION

New Library? Time to Decide

El Cerrito’s old library, built 76 years ago, can’t keep up with modern needs. The city has tried before: a $30‑million bond in 2016 fell short of the two‑thirds vote required. Now Measure C sits on the ballot and only needs a simple majority to pass because of a petition‑driven process. The new bu

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Grand Rapids Looks Ahead: Safety, Homes and New Projects

The mayor of Grand Rapids spoke about how the city is moving forward. He said that progress means keeping what works and adding new ideas. Crime has fallen in the last year. Shootings dropped 18 percent and stolen cars fell 27 percent. Police took away almost five hundred guns that people were no

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Mar 26 2026SCIENCE

Cannabis and Witness Accounts: What the Study Says

A new study looked at how people who smoke weed remember a crime video. The researchers used a special interview called the Sketch‑Cognitive Interview (Sketch‑CI). This method helps witnesses rebuild the scene in their mind. They wanted to see if being high when watching the video or when answering

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Mar 26 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Who Picked Solitude

Some stars have chosen to stay single, saying that being alone is their best fit. They share this path openly, proving that choosing no romantic or sexual partners can feel right for many. The first name on the list is Lenny Kravitz, who has often spoken about finding peace when he is by himse

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Mar 26 2026LIFESTYLE

Spring Savings on Soft Bamboo Bedding

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale brings a chance to upgrade sleep gear. The promotion cuts prices on Cozy Earth products by twenty percent, making luxury bedding more attainable. Cozy Earth has earned a reputation through repeated mentions on Oprah’s “Favorite Things” list, and celebrities such as Kris

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Mar 26 2026CELEBRITIES

Kennedy Love Stories: A Celebrity‑Filled Family Tale

The Kennedy name has long been linked to power, charm and a series of high‑profile romances that have kept the public intrigued. One of the most famous connections is between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Hollywood stars, a chapter that began with a flirty encounter with Madonna in the late 1980s and l

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Mar 26 2026CELEBRITIES

Managers: The Hidden Hand Behind Celebrity Success

Celebrities often look like they are on top of the world, but behind the glitter there is a team that keeps everything running. A manager’s job goes beyond just booking gigs; they shape the public image, plan finances, and protect the star from bad deals. The role started long before social media

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Israel Plans a New “Safe” Zone in Southern Lebanon

Israel has ordered people living south of the Litani River to leave. The move comes after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israeli towns and sparked a larger conflict with Israel and Gaza. The Litani River is about 30 kilometres from the border, and roughly eight percent of Lebanon lies to its south.

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