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Health Partnerships: What Works and What Fails

March 28, 2026

In three African nations—Ethiopia, Ghana and Kenya—a joint effort between governments and private companies aimed to improve disease testing. The project, known as the African Health Diagnostics Platform, faced many hurdles that are common to similar collaborations worldwide. The main problems we

crime

DeKalb Police Beat Down Violence: A Look at the Numbers

March 28, 2026

The city of DeKalb has seen a sharp drop in violent crime over the last five years, with incidents falling from 263 to just 109. This 59 percent decline shows that the police department’s efforts are making a real difference. The report, released by Police Chief David Byrd and Deputy Chief Jason Lev

entertainment

Disney’s Magic Comes to Mackay: A Look Behind the Curtain

March 28, 2026

Mackay, a city in Queensland, is getting ready for a big event this December. A traveling exhibition celebrating Disney’s 100-year history will open at the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre. Visitors won’t just see famous characters—they’ll get a close-up look at rarely shown items, like cost

environment

How Colorado can lead the energy change

March 28, 2026

Colorado sits at a crossroads between growing energy needs and a fast-expanding clean power industry. Lawmakers have two major tools on the table in 2026 that could shape the state’s economic future. One plan sets long-term targets for clean electricity by 2050, giving utilities a clear roadmap for

health

Social media’s hidden costs: A legal win for one young woman’s mental health

March 28, 2026

A young woman in her twenties recently won a $3 million lawsuit against tech giants Meta and YouTube, proving that social media’s endless scroll isn’t just a habit—it can cause real harm. The case centered on a woman identified in court as K. G. M. , who testified that years of near-constant social

politics

Former Diplomat Challenges Court Ruling Over Lumumba’s Death

March 28, 2026

A retired Belgian diplomat is fighting a court order that requires him to face trial for his alleged role in the 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first prime minister. At 93 years old, Etienne Davignon—once a junior diplomat and later a top EU official—has become the last surviving sus

crime

Life in a City of Hidden Numbers

March 27, 2026

The city was buzzing with trouble. People were scared because the streets were full of fights and broken windows. A woman named Anna lived in a building that had shops on the ground floor. She could not sleep, worried that thieves would break in. State leaders sent a huge army of National Guard sol

business

A Smooth Ride and a Helping Hand

March 27, 2026

Athletic Limo, a family‑run business in Trumbull, Connecticut, has spent more than ten years moving people from point to point with calm confidence. They focus on airport pickups and drop‑offs for both business trips and vacations, covering the major hubs of New York City and New Jersey as well. E

finance

Grocery Store Gets Partial Tax Break in Pennsylvania

March 27, 2026

The Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue decided to grant a grocery store chain some relief on its sales and use tax. The case was brought through a petition for review, asking the board to reconsider a refund claim for a specific period. The dispute covered several kinds of purchases and se

finance

Micron’s Big Drop: Is It a Buying Chance or a Warning?

March 27, 2026

Micron Technology’s stock fell nearly twenty percent in the last week, even after a record earnings announcement that blew past Wall Street forecasts. The dip shows how quickly investor mood can shift in a market buzzing with AI excitement; great results do not always keep the price steady. The sli