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A Cold Case Reopens: Etan Patz's Disappearance

November 26, 2025

In New York, a decades-old mystery is back in the spotlight. Prosecutors are set to retry a man accused of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979. This is the third time this case is going to trial. Pedro Hernandez, now 64, was convicted in 2017, but an appeals court overturned that decision. The cour

entertainment

Gaming Meets Footwear: The Xbox-Crocs Collab

November 25, 2025

Ever thought your shoes could level up your gaming experience? Well, Microsoft and Crocs have teamed up to make that happen. They've created a pair of Crocs that look just like an Xbox controller. Imagine walking around with X, Y, B, A buttons, and even the D-pad on your feet. The left and right ana

technology

Smart Shopping in the AI Age: How Tech is Changing Grocery Deals

November 25, 2025

Grocery shopping is not what it used to be. Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), stores are getting smarter about how they price items and target shoppers. This shift is changing the way people save money and how they think about their purchases. For some, like Kimberly Roberts, saving money on

science

Summer Tea Leaves: A New Lease on Life

November 24, 2025

Summer tea leaves have always been the underdogs of the tea world. Thick cell walls, low aroma, and a strong bitter taste make them less desirable for high-quality tea production. But what if there was a way to turn these less-than-ideal leaves into something special? Enter steam explosion technolo

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Fruits and a Smart New Way to Check for Chemicals

November 24, 2025

Scientists have come up with a clever idea to check for harmful chemicals in fruit. They made a special tool that can tell if there is too much of a substance called carbendazim (CBZ) in fruits. This tool is made from tiny sheets of a special material called sulfur-doped graphitic carbon nitride, de

health

Cooking Turkey Meat to Lower Health Risks

November 24, 2025

Turkey meat is often seen as a healthy choice, but it contains purines, which can cause health problems if eaten in large amounts. Purines are natural compounds found in many foods, and when broken down, they turn into uric acid. Too much uric acid in the body can lead to hyperuricemia, a condition

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Wicked: The Stars Who Almost Made It to Oz

November 24, 2025

The journey to cast the magical world of Wicked has been quite the rollercoaster. Many big names have tried out for roles, but only a few made the cut. Let's dive into some of the stars who came close but didn't quite make it to the Emerald City. First up, Lady Gaga was in talks to play Elphaba in

health

When Pictures and Words Stop Making Sense

November 23, 2025

A 69-year-old Japanese man faced a strange problem. He couldn't recognize faces, simple drawings, or even read and write Kanji characters. This happened after a part of his brain, the right fusiform gyrus and occipitotemporal lobe, didn't get enough blood. It's like his brain's picture and word libr

business

Warner Bros. Discovery: The Bidding Battle Begins

November 23, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery is in the hot seat as three big players vie for a piece of the entertainment empire. Paramount Skydance, Netflix, and Comcast have all thrown their hats into the ring, but the outcome is far from certain. Paramount Skydance is making a bold move, submitting its fourth bid. It

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A Hidden Gem in British Crime TV

November 23, 2025

There's a British crime series that's a must-watch for fans of the genre. It's not as widely known as some others, but it's just as good, if not better. This show is called "Line of Duty. " It's about a special police unit that investigates corruption within the police force. The show is known for i