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May 25 2026CRIME

Wanted by mistake: How Oregon’s broken defense system ruined lives

Corshelle Jenkins had a normal morning shift caring for elderly residents when her world turned upside down in 2023. A store detective at Nordstrom accused her of stealing pink boots, but the police report never bothered to check her alibi. The mistake wouldn’t catch up with her until 2025, when a c

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May 25 2026WEATHER

Early Morning Fog Alert: Stay Sharp on the Roads

Drivers woke up to a hazy surprise today as patches of fog rolled in, making visibility tricky. Instead of clear views, some areas now have sightlines shortened to just a quarter mile—about the length of two football fields. The fog isn’t sticking around all day; forecasts suggest it’ll lift by late

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May 25 2026WEATHER

Rainy weekend in Cincinnati? Here's what that means for you

Cincinnati is in for a wet Memorial Day weekend, with rain expected to stick around for most of Sunday and parts of the following days. The forecast shows a 70% chance of showers and storms rolling through downtown Cincinnati by early afternoon. While it won’t be a constant downpour, the heaviest bu

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Colombia's Big Three Race Nears Finish Line After Crowd-Pulling Final Push

Colombia wrapped up its main presidential campaign phase last Sunday with three massive rallies that felt more like rock concerts than political events. The biggest crowds turned out in three different cities: Barranquilla on the coast, Medellín in the business heartland, and Bogotá, the capital. Th

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May 25 2026SPORTS

A Tennis Star Born Across Continents

Cameron Norrie stands out in tennis not just for his skill but for the unusual path that shaped his life. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1995 to British parents working there, his early years were marked by change. A burglary at his family’s home when he was three forced them to move to Auck

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May 25 2026BUSINESS

Why Jobs Matter More Than You Think for California Home Prices

California’s housing market moves in strange ways. One big reason? Jobs. When work is easy to find, home prices usually climb. But when jobs dry up, so do price gains—sometimes they even drop. Looking back to 1990, the best years for job growth in California saw home prices jump nearly 8% a year. D

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May 24 2026SCIENCE

Do Insects Feel More Than We Think?

Crickets might seem like simple creatures that just chirp at night and get eaten by lizards. But new research suggests they could feel something closer to pain than we ever gave them credit for. Scientists tested how crickets react to small injuries, and the results are harder to ignore than a bug f

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May 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

China's Coal Mine Disasters: A Look at the Past and Present Risks

Coal mining in China has a long history of dangerous accidents, with some of the deadliest occurring in the last 70 years. The most recent tragedy happened in Shanxi province where a gas blast killed at least 90 workers late one night. This event stands out because it's the worst coal mine disaster

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May 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

China’s Space Plans: A Year in Orbit and a Race to the Moon

China is gearing up for a major space mission this weekend, sending three astronauts to its Tiangong space station for a year-long stay. This isn’t just a routine trip—it’s a test of human endurance in space, with one crew member staying far longer than China has ever attempted before. The mission a

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May 24 2026HEALTH

Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Gets a Fresh Diagnostic Checklist

Doctors dealing with rare genetic conditions often struggle to pinpoint diagnoses quickly. Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) has long been tricky to identify because its symptoms overlap with several other disorders. After years of research, specialists have now agreed on clearer rules for spotting BBS ea

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