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New Voices on City Issues

July 5, 2026

The city’s streets buzz with fresh takes on tough topics. A local thinker says prisons are a band‑aid, not a cure, and urges money to go into early help for people before they break the law. He warns that jails often add more problems, like bad records and no real treatment for addiction or mental h

entertainment

Thriller Falls, Reality Series Rises on Streaming

July 5, 2026

The new thriller “I Will Find You” once led the charts with 24 million viewers in its first week. Its plot follows David Burroughs, a man who must break out of prison to prove his son is alive and that he was framed. The series features well‑known actors such as Sam Worthington, Britt Lower an

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Celebrating 250 Years: Aspen’s Festive Parade and Community Fun

July 5, 2026

Aspen gathered its residents and visitors for a lively Fourth of July parade that marked the United States’ 250th anniversary. The event stretched for about an hour and a half, drawing many local groups to the downtown streets for music, marching, and displays of pride. The parade’s grand marshal w

health

VR Helps Ease Pain When Chest Drains Are Removed

July 5, 2026

Virtual reality has been used in many medical settings to distract patients, but its impact on the pain and worry felt when doctors pull out chest drains after heart surgery is still being tested. In a recent study, researchers set up a controlled experiment to see whether wearing a VR headset could

crypto

Crypto’s Big Shift: From Bedroom Labs to Banking Rules

July 5, 2026

In the early days, a few coders could spin up a token and attract thousands of buyers with just a web page and a whitepaper. The costs were low, regulators barely noticed, and the market was full of wild experiments. Fast forward to 2026, and a crypto business that wants to serve people in the US, E

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Baby’s Silent Warning: When a Tiny Fall Becomes a Big Mistake

July 5, 2026

The emergency room is a place where quick decisions can save lives, but they also carry the risk of mistakes. This case shows how a small fall in a young child can lead to serious consequences if doctors overlook subtle clues. The little patient was only a few months old and could not talk about

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Game Boosts ER Doctors’ Choices for Older Patients

July 5, 2026

A study from the University of Pittsburgh shows that a mobile game called “Night Shift” can help emergency‑room doctors decide faster and more accurately about older patients who have been badly hurt. The game was built by Dr. Deepika Mohan, a surgeon at Pittsburgh, and made with Schell Games. I

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Tobacco’s Secret Recipe for Modern Food

July 5, 2026

In the 1980s, when cigarette sales were still booming, two of the world’s richest companies—Philip Morris and R. J. Reynolds—looked beyond tobacco to keep profits high. They used their huge cash reserves to buy food giants like Nabisco, Kraft and US Foods. The result was a powerful shift: the same f

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Worcester’s Wild Week: From Bankrupties to Boos and Building Bumps

July 5, 2026

A group of 44 creditors from nine states stepped into Worcester’s court scene, filing a joint claim that their real‑estate firm owed them more than two million dollars. The collective action came because many of the debtors were newcomers from South America and Africa, finding it hard to protect the

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Community Spaces Keep Seniors Connected

July 5, 2026

In Boston’s senior housing, the layout of shared rooms and the activities offered can shape how older adults interact. A study looked at three affordable senior living sites that let residents live independently while still having access to common areas and programs. Researchers used surveys of 152