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Boosting Cleanup with Carbon's Hidden Power

May 17, 2025

The quest for effective environmental cleanup and energy solutions has led to a fascinating discovery. A unique material has been created to mimic nature's own cleanup processes. This material is made from platinum nanoparticles supported on a thin layer of graphdiyne and graphene. The secret lie

crime

The Long Road to Justice for Salman Rushdie

May 16, 2025

The man who left Salman Rushdie with severe injuries in a 2022 attack has been given a 25-year prison sentence. This is the toughest penalty possible for attempted murder. The attacker, Hadi Matar, was just 27 years old when he carried out the assault. He was found guilty of a serious crime in Febru

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South Carolina's Execution Spree: A Look at Mikal Mahdi's Fate

April 12, 2025

The state of South Carolina has been in the spotlight recently due to its aggressive push to carry out executions. Just last week, Mikal Mahdi, a 42-year-old man, was put to death by a firing squad. This was the second such execution in the state in recent times. Mahdi was convicted for the murder

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A Dark Day at Chautauqua: The Shocking Attack on Salman Rushdie

February 22, 2025

In a small town in western New York, a 27 year old man from New Jersey was found guilty of attempted murder. The man, Hadi Matar, was convicted for the brutal stabbing of the famous author Salman Rushdie. This attack took place at a cultural retreat called the Chautauqua Institution. The author w

religion

LA Church Pays Big for Past Abuses

October 22, 2024

Imagine a whopping $880 million payout by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to 1, 353 victims of clergy sexual abuse. This isn't your average settlement; it's the largest of its kind. The abuse stretches back decades, with the incidents happening as far back as 30 to 50 years ago. If you're wondering h

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Los Angeles Church to Pay Big for Past Abuses

October 18, 2024

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has struck a deal to pay $880 million to people who say they were sexually abused by church officials long ago. This is the biggest settlement of its kind with a Catholic archdiocese, according to lawyers. The agreement comes after years of lawsuits and negotiations.

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Paying for the Past: LA Catholic Church's Biggest Settlement

October 18, 2024

Imagine finding out that someone you trusted harmed you decades ago. That's what happened to 1, 353 people who say they were abused by Catholic priests in Los Angeles. The Archdiocese agreed to pay $880 million, the largest single settlement of its kind. This didn't happen overnight. It took a year

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Dedication to a Legacy: Remembering Bishop Kevin Birmingham

September 15, 2024

The newly renovated school lunchroom at St. Patricia Parish was dedicated to the late Bishop Kevin Birmingham, who passed away in October 2023 at the age of 51. Birmingham was a beloved figure in the Catholic Church, known for his dedication to service and his ability to inspire young people to purs