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Jul 29 2025POLITICS

A Shot in the Dark: South Carolina's Hate Crime Debate

A recent incident in Richland County has sparked a heated discussion about the need for a statewide hate crimes law in South Carolina. On July 17, a man named Jonathan Felkel allegedly shot at a Black neighbor in the Spring Valley neighborhood, and he was arrested under a new local hate intimidation

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Jul 21 2025CRIME

A Former Cop's Big Bitcoin Heist

A former crime-fighting officer, Paul Chowles, has been handed a 5. 5-year prison sentence for a clever but illegal Bitcoin grab. He took 50 Bitcoins, now worth about $6 million, from a seized stash during a dark web investigation. Chowles was a lead analyst, which gave him the perfect opportunity t

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Jul 21 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Spread of Superbugs in Our Sewers and Hospitals

In Singapore, scientists dug deep into the world of superbugs. They found that some bacteria in hospitals and sewers are becoming resistant to common antibiotics. These bacteria, like E. coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae, are tough to treat. They carry special genes that make them resistant to drugs li

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Jul 16 2025CRIME

The Clever Trick That Cost Online Shops Big

Two brothers from Ypsilanti were caught in a tricky online scam. They bought stuff from many online stores and then tricked the stores into giving them money back. But they didn't send the items back. Instead, they sent empty boxes or fake items. They kept the real stuff and sold it for profit. The

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Jul 15 2025HEALTH

Breaking Barriers: The Unseen Struggles of Women in European ENT Surgery

In the world of European ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery, a silent battle is being fought. Women in this field often face subtle but harmful comments and actions that make them feel left out or treated unfairly. These are called microaggressions, and they can happen because of someone's age, gen

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Jul 14 2025HEALTH

How Everyday Racism Might Affect Your Ability to Have Kids

People often talk about how race and money can affect health. But what about the impact of discrimination on having babies? This is a topic that hasn't been explored much. Research shows that racial and economic differences exist in fertility. But the link between facing discrimination and the abil

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Jul 14 2025EDUCATION

Nurses: The Frontline Fighters Against Stigma

Nurses play a huge role in healthcare. They are the first faces patients see. They spend the most time with patients. This makes their job super important. They need to be ready to help everyone without any bias. Training nurses well is key. They must learn to treat all patients fairly. This means

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Jul 13 2025CRIME

NYC's Shoplifting Spree: A System in Need of a Fix

In New York City, shoplifting has become a major headache. The numbers are shocking. Over 27, 000 shoplifting incidents have happened this year alone. That's a huge jump from just a few years ago. Some people keep doing it over and over. Take Anthony White, for example. He's been arrested 254 times

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Jul 12 2025SCIENCE

What Happened to the Air India Flight?

A recent report has shed light on the tragic Air India plane crash that happened in June. The plane, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was on its way to London but crashed just moments after taking off from Ahmedabad airport in western India. The crash resulted in the deaths of 260 people, including passen

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Jul 12 2025HEALTH

Affordable Medicine: How Biosimilars Are Changing Health Care in Latin America

Health care in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is facing a big challenge. Many people need treatments for serious illnesses like cancer or autoimmune diseases. But these medicines are expensive. This leaves many patients without the care they need. Enter biosimilars. These are like generic ve

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