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Aptos Man Arrested for Past Child Abuse

April 8, 2025

A man from Aptos, aged 67, has been arrested for sexual misconduct with a child. This happened years ago. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office made the arrest on March 21. They got a warrant after getting a tip about the abuse. The Sheriff's Office did not say exactly when the abuse happened. The

entertainment

Hollywood Mourns Val Kilmer's Passing: A Look at His Legacy and Friendship with Tom Cruise

April 4, 2025

The entertainment world was shaken by the news of Val Kilmer's passing at the age of 65. He was known for his remarkable talent and iconic roles. His family is coping with the loss and has requested privacy during this difficult time. Kilmer's family and friends have been sharing their memories a

health

The Danish ScleroID: A New Tool for Understanding Disease Impact

April 3, 2025

The ScleroID questionnaire is a tool designed to measure the effects of systemic sclerosis (SSc) on a person's life. It was originally created by the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology. Researchers wanted to make this tool useful for Danish speakers. They translated it into Danish an

politics

The Supreme Court's Role in Deportation Debate

March 28, 2025

The Trump administration is pushing the Supreme Court to allow deportations using the Alien Enemies Act. This law, usually left on the shelf, was recently dusted off to quickly remove over 200 Venezuelan men, sending them to a high-security prison in El Salvador. However, a federal judge and a court

technology

Sharing Your Virtual World: Meta Quest's Upcoming Screen Feature

March 25, 2025

The world of virtual reality is always changing. Meta Quest users might soon have a new way to interact with each other. A hidden feature was found in the code of the Horizon OS. This feature could let users share what they see on a single 2D window with others in their virtual space. The di

business

Public Money, Private Miles: The CTA's Car Conundrum

March 25, 2025

The CTA, Chicago's public transit agency, spent over $26, 000 on three vehicles for top officials in 2023 and 2024. This isn't just about the money, though. It's about how these cars were used. For instance, the former CTA President, Dorval Carter, used his SUV more for getting to and from work than

education

Why Diverse Views Boost Smart Group Decisions

March 24, 2025

The idea that different opinions can make a group smarter has been tested. Some studies show that when people consider views they don't agree with, the group's guesses get better. However, other research using complex models found no improvement. This raises a big question: does disagreeing really h

crime

Hate Symbol Sprayed on Tesla Cybertruck in NYC

March 22, 2025

New York City Police are on the hunt for two individuals who vandalized a Tesla Cybertruck. The incident happened in downtown Manhattan. It took place on March 6 around 10 p. m. The two suspects, who wore masks, sprayed a red swastika on the vehicle. This was near the intersection of Rivington and

crime

Search for Missing Student Stalls as Family Seeks Closure

March 18, 2025

In the Dominican Republic, the search for Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old college student from the US, has been called off after nearly two weeks. Her parents have asked authorities to officially declare her dead, believing she drowned during a spring break trip to Punta Cana. This request comes as

health

Idaho's Medicaid Budget: A Closer Look at the Changes

March 18, 2025

In Idaho, a significant decision was made regarding Medicaid funding. The state's budget committee, known as the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, or JFAC, approved a budget for Medicaid that is close to what the governor proposed. This budget is crucial because Medicaid is Idaho's largest sta