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Feb 12 2025CRIME

Famous Writer's Close Call: A Look Into a Brutal Attack

Salman Rushdie, a well-known author, was getting ready to speak to a big crowd, but things took a sudden and violent turn. He noticed someone rushing towards him on the stage. This person had a frightening look in his eyes. The person struck Rushdie in the face and neck, leaving him with a lot of

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Feb 12 2025OPINION

Border Trouble: The Drug War is Real

The southern border of the USA is in serious trouble. We have a big problem with drugs like fentanyl flooding in. This drug is causing lots of deaths, especially among young people. Why are we letting this happen? Fentanyl is a strong painkiller that can kill you with just a small amount. The iss

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Feb 12 2025RELIGION

Who Snitched on Whom? 13th Century Style

In the 13th century, the inquisition in Bologna relied heavily on people ratting each other out. Testimonies were key to these trials, and who people chose to incriminate wasn't always straightforward. Several factors played a role: the social circles of the accused, the choices made by investigato

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Feb 12 2025CRIME

Baton Rouge's Crime fighting Rise in 2024

On a Tuesday, officials from East Baton Rouge Parish, led by Edwards, announced new efforts to enhance public safety. The first move involves reactivating retired police officers for part-time work with their benefits This is the middle of a project the police have been doing for a

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Feb 12 2025CRIME

Gunfire at Garden Oaks: A Death in the Morning

In a quiet Beaufort morning, just before sunrise, a tranquil neighborhood was shattered by the sound of gunfire. A person was found lifeless, with a gunshot wound, at the Garden Oaks Apartments on Salem Road. The Beaufort Police Department quickly responded to the scene, arriving just after 6:30 am

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Feb 11 2025CRIME

The Border Wall Scheme: A Saga of Fraud and a Lucky Break

In a surprising turn of events, Stephen K. Bannon, a significant figure in the Trump administration, found himself in hot water. He agreed to admit guilt in a Manhattan criminal court on Tuesday to a single count of deceiving generous individuals. These individuals had contributed money for the caus

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Feb 11 2025CRIME

The Long Island Case Solved by Technology

On a chilly December day in 2003, a disturbing discovery was made on Long Island. Neighbors found the door of Edna Schubert's home in North Bay Shore, N. Y. , wide open. Inside, they saw a shattered window and papers flying in the wind. But the worst was yet to be seen. Edna Schubert, a 88-year-old

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Prisons cost more, but are they making us safer?

New York's prisons are full of aging inmates, and the costs are rising. This is not making the public any safer, according to the state’s top judge. Many people think that locking up criminals for a long time will make society safer. But the numbers tell a different story. When more people are

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Feb 11 2025BUSINESS

Carta's Legal Journey: Settling Claims with Something to Say

Carta, a major company in the startup scene, has found itself in the middle of legal drama. Let's break this down. In 2020 a former employee, Emily Kramer, had a huge impact on the company. She told her story of not being treated equally and then she being punished for talking about it. This case f

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Feb 11 2025CRIME

Detroit's Midday Hold Up

In a city with a history of ups and downs, Detroit witnessed another crime on a Thursday afternoon last week. This time, it was a daylight robbery where a man with a knife attacked a business. Everyone knows that street crime happens, but what would make you feel safe in your place of work?

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