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US on track for largest 1-year drop in murders ever

The United States is on track for the largest one-year drop in murders ever recorded, according to crime analyst Jeff Asher. Asher cited year-over-year data from the Real Time Crime index, which shows the murder rate has decreased nationally by nearly 20 percent from 2024 to 2025. There was a 13.1 percent decrease in murders…
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US FDA approves Omeros’ drug to treat dangerous transplant complication

Dec 24 (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Omeros’ drug for a dangerous transplant complication in adults and children two years and older, marking the first treatment to be greenlit for the condition, the company said on Wednesday. The drug, branded Yartemlea, is used to treat a condition known as transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (TA-TMA), a serious
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Digital meteorologist warns the holiday forecast just took a big turn

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11 guns at gun shows that are total scams

Some gun show bargains look great upfront, but hidden flaws, bad parts, or safety issues make these models scams buyers should avoid.
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‘Enough is enough’: GOP faces growing pressure under Trump

President Donald Trump remains broadly popular among the Republican base, but his approval rating among Republicans is weaker than it was earlier in his presidency. There is some evidence of GOP distancing, which suggests less enthusiasm than before. According to Gallup, Trump’s overall approval rating dropped to 36%. Gallup reported that 84% of Republicans approveContinue reading “‘Enough Is Enough’: GOP Faces Growing Pressure Under Trump”
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12 Christmas songs Portland is obsessively Shazaming that deserve a spot on your holiday playlist

It jingles my bells that platforms like Shazam exist. What started as a marvelous word from a 1940s comic book has transformed into the most magical app of the 21st century. The fact that we can whip out our phones and instantly identify any melody that chances upon our ears is nothing short of a Christmas miracle. Shazam is also the perfect holiday helper for those of us who love Christmas …
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Corvallis center helps homeless find path to stability, employment: Season of Sharing 2025

Hezekiah Franklin first experienced homelessness when he was 17 years old. It was the culmination of a difficult period in his adolescent life: his mother died, and shortly afterwards he got kicked out of his stepparents’ house in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Without anywhere else to go, he relied on the kindness of acquaintances to couch-surf as much as he could but frequently found himself without …
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13 firearms collectors still wish were never discontinued

These classic firearms earned loyal followings for reliability, design, or history. Many shooters still wish they’d stayed in production
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John Daly makes his feelings clear on Rory McIlroy after Ryder Cup controversy

John Daly has effusively praised Rory McIlroy for the way he handled the aggressive American crowd at Bethpage Black during the Ryder Cup earlier this year
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3 Christmas desserts from around the world with hidden health benefits — including a beloved Italian staple

‘Tis the season for festive treats. While a typical holiday dinner alone can pack more than 3,000 calories, it can be tempting to hold off on dessert. Three desserts not only bring a touch of international culinary delight, but they’re also packed with surprising nutritional benefits — including a beloved annual staple from Italy. With nearly half of Americans attending holiday parties just for the treats, it’s no wonder the cakes, cookies, pies…