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May 26 2026CRIME

Australian Families from ISIS Camps Prepare to Fly Home

A new batch of seven Australian women and twelve children with ties to the Islamic State are set to leave a northeastern Syrian camp where they’ve been held since the militant group’s collapse. This follows the return of four women and nine children earlier this month—each group bringing back years

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May 26 2026CRIME

Money moves and trust broken: what a political scandal reveals

Peter Murrell once handled millions meant for Scotland’s push for independence. Instead of keeping those funds separate as promised, he quietly moved over £400, 000 into his own accounts. That money paid for cars, a motorhome, and pricey items from brands like Estee Lauder and Harrods. Between 2010

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May 25 2026SCIENCE

Microbes Turn Feathers into Useful Nutrients Without Extra Bacteria

A new experiment shows that raw chicken feathers can be broken down into useful nitrogen and enzymes using only the bacteria already living on them. Researchers set up a 50‑liter tank that was fed with tap water and left untouched by sterilization or extra nutrients. The machine alternated between b

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May 25 2026WEATHER

Rainy Memorial Day and a Week of Showers in Boston

Boston’s weather this week will be quite wet. The first day, Memorial Day, starts with fog and light showers that may last into the afternoon. Temperatures will be in the low 70s, with breezes keeping it calm. Some rain might reach a quarter of an inch in the morning, so people may stay inside. On

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May 25 2026WEATHER

Dry Day Ahead: Cincinnati Gets a Break from the Rain

The weekend’s steady showers pushed back two Reds games and changed the schedule for the Taste of Cincinnati festival. The National Weather Service in Wilmington now predicts a clear break on Monday, May 25, before the wet spell returns later in the week. Fog will blanket the city early, but it sh

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May 25 2026POLITICS

City Money Goes to Celebrity Talk Shows, but Who Pays the Bills?

Washington’s public media office is paying for two local talk shows, one hosted by a famous broadcaster and the other by a former news producer. The city covers crew, gear, studio space and other production costs under long‑term contracts that let the hosts keep full ownership of their programs. The

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May 25 2026SPORTS

Canadian GP: Young Champion Sees Rival Drop Out, Mercedes Tumbles

Kimi Antonelli captured his fourth straight victory in Canada, extending the gap between him and teammate George Russell. The race promised drama as both drivers traded positions, but Russell’s retirement from a mechanical issue cut the showdown short. Antonelli’s win marked another triumph for Ferr

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May 25 2026HEALTH

Surgeon‑Patient’s Battle with Prior Authorisation

A surgeon who has led a top joint‑replacement centre finds himself on the other side of the healthcare maze when he is diagnosed with a slow‑growing brain tumour. He shows how the system that was meant to stop waste can, in practice, become a maze that delays treatment and hurts patients. Whil

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May 25 2026OPINION

A Day to Remember: Why We Keep Names Alive

Memorial Day is more than a holiday; it is a chance to think about the people who gave their lives so others can live. People often forget that each name on a monument was once a person with hopes and plans. A story from one family shows how war changes us. During World War II, a man was fo

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May 25 2026SPORTS

Where New York Fans Wish Their Ashes Would Fall

New Yorkers love their sports teams. They see them as part of who they are. A recent survey asked fans where they would want their ashes scattered if that were possible. The most popular spot is Madison Square Garden. It hosts the Knicks and Rangers and many concerts. Fans feel it is the heart of N

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