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Sep 20 2024CRIME

Crypto Heist: A Desperate Crime

Remy Ra St. Felix, a 25-year-old Floridian, had a peculiar profession. He spent his days robbing people of their cryptocurrency by breaking into their homes and issuing threats. This unusual line of work had started after a failed attempt in his hometown of Homestead, Florida, in September 2022. The

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Sep 19 2024HEALTH

The Whooping Cough Conundrum: Why Vaccines Matter

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a serious bacterial infection that can have severe consequences, especially for children under the age of 14. In northern British Columbia, the situation is particularly concerning, with the highest rate of whooping cough cases in the province. Between Jan

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Sep 18 2024HEALTH

The Human Body Conundrum: A Lesson in Accountability

The University of North Texas Health Science Center has made a significant decision to cease accepting unclaimed bodies following an investigation by NBC News. The program, which was designed to provide cadavers for medical research and education, had been plagued by controversy and allegations of d

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Sep 17 2024LIFESTYLE

The Unlikely Heroes of the Sydney Marathon: Qantas' Cozy Conquest

As the sun rose over Sydney's North Sydney Oval, a peculiar sight greeted the residents of this bustling suburb. In the midst of the Sydney Marathon's starting point, a mountainous pile of soft, cotton-rich pyjamas lay scattered across the grass. These were no ordinary PJs – they were Qantas' busine

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Sep 17 2024HEALTH

Unclaimed Bodies, Unanswered Questions: A Medical School's Troubling Past

In a shocking turn of events, the University of North Texas Health Science Center has suspended its program that used unclaimed bodies for medical research, citing failures in management and oversight. The program, which began in 2019, had provided over 2,300 bodies to medical students and researche

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Sep 17 2024WEATHER

Rainy Relief: A North Carolina Storm Brings Unsettling Weather

A severe storm, dubbed Potential Tropical Cyclone 8, battered parts of North Carolina's southeastern coast with over a foot of rain on Monday, prompting widespread flooding and road closures. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned residents to stay away from flooded areas, as the storm's intensit

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Sep 17 2024POLITICS

The Unraveling of a Self-Proclaimed Hero: Ryan Routh's Journey from Ukraine to Florida

Ryan Routh, a 58-year-old man from Hawaii, has been arrested in Florida for allegedly attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump. But what drove this self-proclaimed hero to take such drastic measures? Routh's journey began in Ukraine, where he claimed to have spent months working to su

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Sep 17 2024CRIME

Crime: A Time Bomb in Midtown West

New York City's Crime Rate: A Tale of Two Cities New York City has seen a noticeable drop in crime in recent months, but beneath the surface, a different story is unfolding. Within the Manhattan North Precinct, which encompasses some of the city's most popular tourist attractions, crime has seen a

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Sep 17 2024WEATHER

Raining Chaos: Historic Floods Hit North Carolina's Coast

North Carolina's coastal towns are experiencing the worst flooding in recent memory, with historic rainfall totals and catastrophic damage reported. The storm-like system dumped 18 inches of rain in just 12 hours in some areas, a once-in-1,000-year rainfall event. Do you think this level of flooding

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Sep 17 2024BUSINESS

The Great Coffee Shift: Starbucks' North America CEO Exits Amidst Turnaround Efforts

Starbucks has announced the retirement of its North America CEO, Michael Conway, after just five months in the role. This surprise move comes as the company is working to revamp its operations in the face of dwindling demand for its pricey lattes in the US market. The decision has left many wonderin

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