Human trafficking is a grim reality that many people are unaware of. January is a month dedicated to raising awareness about this issue. It's a time to learn how to spot the signs and prevent it from happening. Jennifer Lyons, a survivor of human trafficking, now works as a shelter coordinator for T
In 2025, Pittsburgh saw a big drop in homicides. There were only 35 killings, the lowest number in decades. This trend wasn't just in Pittsburgh. Other big cities like New York and Los Angeles also saw fewer murders. Experts say this could be because of better community programs and less violence ov
Prisons are tough places. People inside often turn to new drugs, called NPS, for different reasons. These drugs are not just about getting high. They help prisoners deal with their tough surroundings and emotions. But why do they use these drugs? That's what a study in Poland tried to figure out. L
In 2025, as Bitcoin's value soared, so did the number of violent crimes linked to cryptocurrency. These attacks, known as "wrench attacks, " involve physical violence to force victims to hand over their digital money. At least 65 such cases have been recorded in a public database, but experts believ
A tragic event unfolded in Vancouver early Saturday. A man lost his life in a shooting outside a sports bar. The trouble started inside the Offramp Sports Bar on NE 112th Avenue. Two men had a heated argument and decided to take it outside around 12:50 a. m. That's when things turned deadly. Witness
Disney World, often hailed as a place of joy and magic, has recently been overshadowed by a series of unfortunate events. The latest incident involves the discovery of a deceased man in the Disney Springs Orange Garage. Authorities are currently investigating this as a possible suicide. This event a
In Columbus, Ohio, a quiet neighborhood was shattered by a grim discovery. Spencer and Monique Tepe, a dentist and a stay-at-home mom, were found dead in their home, leaving behind two young children. The couple, who had celebrated their love just a year ago, were taken from their family in a brutal
A tragic event unfolded at Walt Disney World, casting a somber shadow over the usually joyful atmosphere. The Orange County Sheriff's Office confirmed the discovery of a deceased man near East Buena Vista Drive on Friday night. The incident, reported just before 9 p. m. , occurred in the vicinity of
The FBI's hunt for the DeCavalcante crime family, the real-life inspiration behind "The Sopranos, " was a long and challenging journey. For years, the FBI struggled to make any significant progress against this powerful mafia group. However, everything changed in 1999 when a violent mob soldier name
Birmingham saw a big drop in gunfire during New Year's Eve celebrations in 2026. The city's gunfire detection system, Shot Spotter, picked up 4, 688 rounds in 597 incidents. That's a lot less than the 6, 270 rounds in 948 incidents from 2024 and way less than the 11, 728 rounds in 1, 531 incidents b
