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May 06 2025CRIME

Snowy Evidence: The Unusual Methods of a Murder Investigation

The courtroom was tense as a retired police lieutenant took the stand for the second time in the Karen Read murder retrial. Paul Gallagher, a former Canton police lieutenant, was back to discuss his unusual approach to processing the crime scene outside 34 Fairview Road. Gallagher's methods involved

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May 06 2025BUSINESS

Goodbye Business Cards: The Rise of Digital Connections

In 2025, despite the digital age, business cards are still a common sight at conferences and expos. They are often discarded soon after being received. The shift towards smartphones has sparked interest in digital alternatives to traditional business cards. Blinq, a startup based in Melbourne,

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May 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tailoring AI: How Custom Models Boost Business Efficiency

The world of AI is buzzing with large language models like ChatGPT's GPT-4o, which seem to hold vast amounts of information. But what if a company wants to use a model with its own proprietary data or specialized knowledge not found on the internet? Building a model from scratch or using a small, op

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May 06 2025BUSINESS

How Shopping Videos Hook Generation Z on Shopee

Generation Z, often called Digital Natives, have seen a huge shift in how they shop. This is largely because of the rise of e-commerce. A recent study looked into how product videos on the Shopee video platform affect the impulse buying habits of this group. The focus was on how different types of e

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May 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Beat the Heat with Smart Cooling

Mother’s Day is approaching, and the summer heat is already making its presence felt. It's a great time to gift something useful and high-tech. The TORRAS COOLiFY is a personal neck fan that offers more than just a gentle breeze. This stylish wearable air conditioner uses advanced cooling technology

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May 06 2025BUSINESS

Google's Ad Empire Under Fire: The US Pushes for a Major Split

The US government is stepping up its efforts to dismantle Google's digital ad empire. The Justice Department has proposed that Google should hand over the core technology behind its ad network. This move comes after a judge ruled that Google has been using its market power to squash competition, hur

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May 06 2025POLITICS

New York's Mental Health Battle: Who's Leading the Charge?

A recent push to tackle New York City's mental health issues has sparked a heated debate. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo has stepped forward with a detailed strategy. He wants to get people with severe mental illness off the streets. He also wants to boost psychiatric beds and supportive housing units

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May 06 2025POLITICS

Rochester's Fourth Ward Election Dispute: The Legal Battle Continues

The legal fight over Rochester's Fourth Ward election is far from over. A court date has been scheduled for November 24, 2024 to determine the outcome of a lawsuit challenging the residency of the ward's current council member. The dispute centers around Andy Friederichs, who won the election last

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May 06 2025OPINION

New York's New Crime Fighting Tool: The Panic Button

New York City has a new strategy for dealing with crime. It is not about stopping it before it happens. Instead, it is about reacting to it after it starts. This is the Panic Button Doctrine. The city plans to spend $1. 6 million to install these buttons in 500 bodegas. Each button costs $3, 200. Th

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May 05 2025HEALTH

Heart's Hidden Troubles: When Two Issues Team Up

Heart disease is a big deal. It's a leading cause of death worldwide. Two conditions often go hand in hand: aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation. They are both problems with the heart's valves. Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve. This valve controls blood flow from the heart to

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