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Dec 12 2025FINANCE

Pennsylvania Tax Appeal: Timely but Not Enough

In Pennsylvania, a recent tax case shows how important it is to meet deadlines and provide proof. The Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) had to make a decision. They denied a refund for a taxpayer. The reason? The taxpayer couldn't prove their claim. The taxpayer wanted a refund based on a recalcula

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Dec 12 2025CRIME

A Life Ended, Another Taken: The Execution of Harold Wayne Nichols

Harold Wayne Nichols, a 64-year-old man, met his end through lethal injection in Nashville. His crimes? The rape and murder of Karen Pulley, a young college student, back in 1988. Nichols didn't deny his guilt. In fact, he admitted to not just Pulley's murder but also to raping other women in the ar

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Immigration Policies Under Fire: A Clash in Congress

A heated debate unfolded in Congress as Kristi Noem, the head of homeland security, faced tough questions about the Trump administration's strict immigration policies. Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee were not holding back. They grilled Noem about the recent surge in immigration en

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Dec 11 2025SCIENCE

Guessing the Future and the Past: How Our Brains Handle Predictions

Our brains are always trying to guess what will happen next. This is called forward prediction. It helps us learn and understand the world around us. We use past and current experiences to make these guesses. When what we expect doesn't match what actually happens, we adjust our predictions. This he

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Dec 10 2025CRIME

Florida's Execution Record: A Closer Look at Recent Events

Florida has been making headlines lately for its high number of executions. In a recent case, a 58-year-old man named Mark Geralds was put to death for a crime he committed over three decades ago. This was the 18th execution in Florida this year alone, setting a new record for the state. Geralds wa

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Dec 10 2025BUSINESS

Instacart's Pricing Puzzle: Why Are Groceries Costing Different People Different Amounts?

Instacart, a big name in grocery delivery, has been caught using a sneaky pricing trick. It's charging different prices for the same groceries in the same stores, and not telling customers about it. This isn't just happening in one place. It's been spotted in Target and Safeway stores across four ci

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Dec 09 2025HEALTH

How Health Journals Check Facts: A Look Inside

Health journals are not like regular magazines. They focus on sharing new research with experts in the field. Before any research gets published, it goes through a check by other experts. This is called peer review. It's a big deal because it makes sure the information is correct and reliable. The

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Dec 09 2025SCIENCE

Why Do Some Beats Make You Groove?

Rhythm and movement go hand in hand, but why do certain beats make us want to dance while others don't? This question has puzzled scientists for years. Now, a new study offers a fresh perspective on how our brains process music and why some rhythms make us move. The study uses a Bayesian model to u

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Dec 09 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Risks of Female Cosmetic Surgeries: What You Should Know

The world is seeing a big jump in female genital cosmetic surgeries. This is creating more business chances, but it also brings up big ethical questions. Many of these surgeries are not needed for health reasons. There is not enough solid science to back up their safety or long-term effects. Market

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Dec 09 2025CRIME

Man with a Past: Unraveling the Story of a Repeat Offender

A man with a history of troubling actions is now facing new charges. James Rizzo Jr. , a 45-year-old man without a home, is accused of attacking a young woman in Manhattan. The incident happened on December 1st, and it was all caught on camera. Rizzo Jr. is said to have slapped the 20-year-old woman

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