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Jan 18 2026CRIME

Catching a Fugitive: The Hunt for Alejandro Rosales Castillo

Alejandro Rosales Castillo, a 27-year-old U. S. citizen, has been hiding in Mexico for years. He is wanted for the 2016 murder of his former girlfriend, Truc Quan "Sandy" Ly Le, in North Carolina. The FBI added him to their "Ten Most Wanted" list in 2017, and now, he is finally in custody. The arre

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Jan 15 2026HEALTH

Unlocking the Power of Dorstenia barnimiana: A Closer Look at Its Health Benefits

Dorstenia barnimiana, a plant native to certain regions, has been used for ages in traditional medicine. It's known for fighting infections and is packed with beneficial compounds like phenolics and flavonoids. These compounds give the plant strong antioxidant and antibacterial powers. As more peopl

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Jan 12 2026ENVIRONMENT

Forest Friends: How to Share the Woods Wisely

People who use forests for resources have different ideas about how to manage them. Some want to take more from fewer trees, while others prefer taking less from more trees. This is a big deal because forests are important for many people, especially farmers and young folks. A recent study looked a

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Jan 11 2026CRIME

Unraveling the Dark Secrets of a Virginia Murder Case

In a quiet Virginia home, a seemingly ordinary family harbored a twisted plot that would lead to tragedy. Brendan Banfield, a former IRS agent, is now at the center of a high-profile murder trial. The charges? Killing his wife, Christine, and another man, Joseph Ryan, in a scheme that sounds like so

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Jan 09 2026CRIME

Cambodia's Sudden Move: The Crypto Scammer's Downfall

Chen Zhi, a Chinese national who had been living in Cambodia, was once seen as untouchable. He had been accused of running large-scale crypto scams, but for years, he managed to evade justice. Things changed when Cambodia, his adopted home, decided to hand him over to China. Chen Zhi had become a C

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Jan 08 2026CRIME

The Big Scam Boss: What Happened to Chen Zhi?

Chen Zhi, a wealthy businessman, was recently sent back to China from Cambodia. He is accused of running a huge online scam. This scam involved tricking people out of billions in digital money. Workers were also tricked into doing this scam work against their will. Chen Zhi and two other Chinese pe

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Jan 03 2026SCIENCE

Unlocking the Secrets of Seaweed: A Science Journey

Seaweeds are not just tasty snacks or ingredients in cosmetics. They hold a lot of potential for science too. But studying them isn't easy. Scientists face big hurdles when trying to extract RNA, a key molecule for understanding how seaweeds work. This is especially true for the 11 edible seaweed sp

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Jan 03 2026LIFESTYLE

Hidden Help: Finding Food When Money Runs Out

Many people struggle to make ends meet, especially those relying on fixed incomes like Social Security. For some, the monthly check disappears quickly, leaving little for essentials like food. This is a reality for many older adults and low-wage workers who find themselves in a tough spot. They earn

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

Kansas Governor's Power on Extradition: What You Need to Know

Kansas is in a heated debate about the death penalty. At the center of this is whether the governor can refuse to send people to states that use it. The state's attorney general, Kris Kobach, says no. He believes the governor must follow the law and can't pick and choose who to extradite. The gover

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Dec 29 2025SCIENCE

Smart Tech Helps Grab Good Stuff from Plants

Quercetin is a superstar nutrient found in many fruits and veggies. It's great for health, but getting it out of plants is tricky. Old ways use lots of time and bad chemicals. Now, scientists made a smart polymer that loves quercetin. It's like a magnet, but for molecules. They made this polymer us

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