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May 25 2026CRIME

Wanted by mistake: How Oregon’s broken defense system ruined lives

Corshelle Jenkins had a normal morning shift caring for elderly residents when her world turned upside down in 2023. A store detective at Nordstrom accused her of stealing pink boots, but the police report never bothered to check her alibi. The mistake wouldn’t catch up with her until 2025, when a c

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May 25 2026CRIME

Ecuador’s fight against crime: progress and questions

Ecuador’s leader recently talked about the country’s crime-fighting plans and some good news on the economy during an important speech. He pointed to big moves like sending crime bosses to the U. S. and taking nearly 300 tons of drugs off the streets. The country sits between two major cocaine produ

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May 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Stars and Athletes Cheer at Indy 500’s Big Race Day

Every Memorial Day weekend, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway buzzes with more than just engines and speed. The 2026 Indy 500 pulled in a sold-out crowd of 350, 000 fans, but it wasn’t just racing fans filling the stands. A mix of athletes, actors, musicians, and TV personalities showed up to enjoy th

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Why Your Power Bill Could Decide the Next Election

Electricity prices have jumped nearly 13 percent since 2020, and since 2025 they’ve gone up another 6 percent. Experts predict another rise next year, with some warnings that bills could later surge by 40 percent. The problem isn’t just cost—demand is outpacing supply fast. Data centers, AI companie

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May 25 2026EDUCATION

Kutztown High’s Tractor Day: Where Farm Life Meets School Pride

Every May, Kutztown High School turns into a mini farm show when students roll their tractors onto campus for Tractor Day. The event isn’t just about tractors—it’s a celebration of local farming culture, student achievement, and the school’s strong agriculture program. Most participants come from fa

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May 25 2026BUSINESS

Local News: How to Share a Loved One’s Passing and New Faces in Business

When someone passes away, families often share memories through local papers. To do this, they can email obituaries to the publication, along with photos if they’d like. The paper needs proof of the death, like a funeral home’s contact or a death certificate copy. They also ask for the sender’s full

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May 25 2026BUSINESS

How the World Cup affects Delaware's travel scene

When major sports events move nearby, nearby cities often get a quick cash boost. That’s what Delaware hoped for when the World Cup games arrived in Philadelphia, just a short trip away. The state expected extra visitors to stay in its hotels, eat at local restaurants, and spend money, but the real

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May 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Wonders That Feel Like Science Fiction—But Aren’t

Ever used an app to erase a person from a photo in seconds? That’s generative AI in action, trained on endless images to mimic human editing skills at lightning speed. It’s not magic—just math doing what humans would take hours to finish. Facial recognition on phones uses biometrics to unlock devic

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May 25 2026ENVIRONMENT

Bears and Tourists: How Yellowstone Handles Close Encounters

Every summer, Yellowstone and Grand Teton parks teem with visitors—around 4. 76 million in 2025 alone—while an estimated 1, 055 grizzlies roam freely. These bears, weighing up to 600 pounds and capable of sprinting 35 mph, are the largest land predators in the Lower 48. Yet despite their size, confl

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Colombia's Big Three Race Nears Finish Line After Crowd-Pulling Final Push

Colombia wrapped up its main presidential campaign phase last Sunday with three massive rallies that felt more like rock concerts than political events. The biggest crowds turned out in three different cities: Barranquilla on the coast, Medellín in the business heartland, and Bogotá, the capital. Th

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