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Mar 13 2026CRIME

Old Man Trips Back to the Store, Young Drivers Speed Down Roads

In late February, a 73‑year‑old man from Aurora found himself back outside a local convenience store. He had been legally barred from the premises on December 6, and after slipping into it again on December 10, he received a trespassing ticket. He didn’t show up for the court date that followed. Whe

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Mar 13 2026CRIME

Twisted Yoga: A New Look at a Controversial Spiritual Movement

The Apple TV series “Twisted Yoga” began airing on March 13. It tells the story of a worldwide yoga network that has been accused of cult‑like behavior and abuse. The show follows students who joined a Romanian guru’s group hoping for health and community. They later discovered that the leader, G

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Mar 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Crime Thriller “Blood on Snow” Lands Sky Spot in the U. K.

Sky has secured the rights to Cary Joji Fukunaga’s upcoming crime drama “Blood on Snow, ” a story drawn from Jo Nesbø’s best‑selling novel. The film will debut as a Sky Original in the United Kingdom, with plans for a 2027 cinema release. The project brings together a star‑studded ensemble that inc

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Pennsylvania Adds Big Tax Help for Low‑Income Workers

The state has just rolled out a new tax credit that could give almost one million Pennsylvanians up to $805 each, totaling about $193 million in savings. The credit is called the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and works exactly like the federal Earned Income Tax Credit: if a taxpayer qualifies fo

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Mar 13 2026WEATHER

Storms, Heat and Cold: A U. S. Weather Rollercoaster

A dramatic mix of weather is heading across the United States. In Hawaii, rain has started to pour hard enough that flash floods are a concern on Oahu. Meanwhile the Southwest is about to feel an early heat wave, with Phoenix expected to hit record temperatures that have never been seen this early i

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Mar 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

The Hidden Fence That Solved a Vanishing Woman’s Case

Nancy Woodrum, 62, ran a hair salon in Paso Robles and lived alone at her Victorian ranch home called Paradise Ranch. She was known for her friendly nature, but after her husband’s death she kept to herself. On May 5, 2018, her daughter Amanda noticed that Nancy had not shown up to a regular Bible s

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Mar 13 2026SCIENCE

Bacterial Juice Helps Fight Gut Inflammation

Scientists mixed 31 friendly bacteria in soy to make a clear liquid called IBM. They tested whether this drink could stop gut trouble in mice that were given a chemical called DSS to mimic colitis. For one week the mice drank IBM, then another week they received DSS. The researchers checked how sic

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Irritated Waters: Boats, Mines and a Burning Question

The Gulf of Oman saw a night of chaos when small boats, said to be from Iran and packed with explosives, struck two fuel tankers near Iraq. The attacks set the ships ablaze and killed a crew member, while four other vessels were hit by projectiles in nearby waters. The tankers carried fuel from Iraq

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

High‑Earners Pay More: Washington’s New Income Tax

Washington state has approved a new tax that will target people who make more than one million dollars each year. The bill was passed by the Senate with a 27‑to‑21 vote and will now go to Governor Bob Ferguson for his signature. The measure is not as controversial in the Senate as it was earlier in

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Alabama Attorney General Fires Back at Oscar‑Nominated Prison Film

The Alabama Attorney General criticized a documentary that was nominated for an Oscar. He said the film, which shows inside Alabama prisons, does not focus on victims’ families. The director of the film was invited to the Oscars by the state’s officials, but they did not attend. The Attorne

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