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Mar 28 2026CRIME

Bomb Plot Near Paris Bank Foiled by Quick Police Action

Police in Paris stopped a bomb attempt early Saturday morning outside a Bank of America office, capturing the would‑be bomber just as he tried to light a homemade explosive. The device was made from about five litres of an unknown liquid, likely fuel, and a 650‑gram powder charge. It was discovered

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Mar 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Pokémon World That Feels Real

Pokémon Pokopia opens a future where the familiar Pokémon world has been shaken by disaster. The game’s story starts in a damaged Kanto, showing how human tech and nature clash after a catastrophe. Players help restore homes with the help of Professor Tangrowth, learning that even in a bleak setting

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Mar 26 2026CRIME

Arson Against Ambulances Sparks New Arrests

Police in London have released two men on bail after they were arrested for setting fire to four ambulances that belong to a Jewish charity. The men, aged 45 and 47, are still being investigated for an antisemitic hate crime. They were taken into custody last Wednesday on suspicion of arson that cou

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Mar 25 2026CRIME

Fire on Four Ambulances Sparks Arrests and Heightened Security

Police in London have detained two men, aged 45 and 47, over a blaze that set four volunteer ambulances on fire in Golders Green. The attack is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, and investigators suspect the arson was intentional and dangerous. The suspects are being held at a city police

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Mar 25 2026WEATHER

Portland’s Weather Mix: From Dry Beginnings to Light Snow in the Cascades

Portland starts Wednesday with a brief spell of clear skies, giving residents a momentary break from rain. But that calm is short‑lived. Satellite data shows an approaching front coming in from the eastern Pacific, set to bring a band of showers across the metro area. The National Weather Service wa

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Mar 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Canada’s Media Giants Team Up to Boost Local Films

Postmedia Studios, a unit of Postmedia Network Inc. , and Elevation Pictures have joined forces to back Canadian feature projects. The first joint effort is the documentary “Fire Weather, ” made for CBC and produced by Elevation Pictures and Mercury Films. The film follows the story of wildfires, dr

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Mar 23 2026CRIME

Fire Hits Jewish Ambulance Vehicles in London

Police are probing a hate crime after two cars owned by a Jewish ambulance group caught fire early Monday. The blaze erupted in Golders Green, an area known for its sizeable Jewish community. Responding officers found the vehicles charred and the scene surrounded by smoke, but thankfully no one was

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Mar 23 2026HEALTH

Firefighters’ Sleep Trouble: Early Findings from Portugal’s New Study

Portugal’s firefighters, who often work odd hours and stay awake for long stretches, are showing worrying signs of sleep problems. A national research project collected data from more than 1, 800 active firemen and women to see how common sleepiness and breathing pauses during sleep are in this grou

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Mar 23 2026POLITICS

Police Get New Rights to Grab Digital Keys in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police can now force people suspected of breaking the national security law to give them phone or computer passwords. If someone refuses, they could face up to a year in jail and a fine of HK$100, 000. Giving wrong information could cost up to three years in prison and a fine of HK$500, 00

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Mar 21 2026HEALTH

PCOS Unpacked: From Hormones to Healing

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is more than a collection of cysts; it’s a complex mix of hormones, genes and everyday habits that can disrupt a woman’s health. The first thing doctors notice is too much male hormone in the body, a condition called hyperandrogenism. This excess can lead to acne, hair

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