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May 10 2026CRIME

Crime Rising on New York Subways, Even as City Rates Drop

New data from the police shows that fights and thefts on the city’s underground trains have climbed, while overall street crime has fallen. The latest month brought a shocking fourth killing on the subway this year, a jump of three hundred percent compared with last year. A repeat offender nam

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May 10 2026CRIME

Police Reports Shuffled to Make City Look Safer

The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D. C. is under scrutiny after a lengthy investigation revealed that top officers may have altered crime reports to improve the city’s safety image. The report, which spans more than 500 pages, is tied to possible firing notices for 13 senior offic

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May 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Rookie’s Future Looks Uncertain as ABC Prioritises New Series

ABC has decided to keep its new series, RJ Decker, on the air for 2026‑27, leaving only one hour‑long slot for new shows. This choice makes it hard to add a spinoff of the popular crime drama The Rookie, which had already filmed its pilot and included a crossover episode. The network’s silence on th

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May 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sheep, Sleuths and Cinema: A Fresh Look at Animal Detectives

The idea that only humans can solve mysteries is a myth. In the 1920s, a pig named Freddy cracked his first case and later became famous for reading Sherlock Holmes to other farm animals. A modern film, however, shows a shepherd named George and his lawyer sister Lily chasing clues after George’s de

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May 10 2026POLITICS

Massachusetts Looks to Stop Wrong‑Way Driving With New Tech

Mass officials are thinking about adding more wrong‑way detection lights and cameras to highways after a police officer died in a crash. The Department of Transportation has been testing these systems on 16 exit ramps since last year. They use solar panels, flashing lights and cameras to warn dri

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May 10 2026EDUCATION

Celebrating a Teacher’s Journey at Buffalo State

Buffalo State University will honor Wendy A. Paterson, a 1975–76 alumna who now serves as interim dean of the School of Education and Applied Professions, with its Distinguished Alumnus Award. The award is presented at the 154th Commencement on Saturday, May 16, in the campus Sports Arena. The un

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May 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Caregivers Talk About New Tech for Teens With CHARGE

Family helpers are the backbone of life for teens who have CHARGE syndrome. They help with daily tasks, school work and play. But how do they feel about the newest gadgets that could help? Researchers asked a group of these caregivers what they think. They wanted to know how the family s

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May 10 2026SPORTS

Indoor Golf’s Big Leap: From Korean Trend to U. S. Boom

Golfzon now runs more than 6, 500 indoor golf simulator sites across South Korea, owning a large share of the country’s off‑course market. Years ago, many Koreans saw simulators as just a fancy video game, but that view has flipped. Today the company reports twice as many rounds inside its centers t

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May 10 2026BUSINESS

Topgolf Faces Big Staff Cuts After New Ownership

Topgolf, the popular golf‑themed entertainment chain, has started cutting jobs across the country after being bought by a private‑equity group. The company’s three Alabama sites in Huntsville, Birmingham and Mobile have all felt the impact, with reports that about five workers were let go at each lo

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May 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Drive‑In Nights: A Glimpse of Jackson’s Golden Screen Era

Jackson, Michigan, once buzzed with the hum of car radios and the glow of a giant screen as people gathered for evening movies at two beloved drive‑in theaters. The first, opened in 1948, drew families and teens alike with its low ticket price of fifty cents and a promise that kids could stay overni

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