Two Gary residents, Ivan Ursey and Christy Sass, recently shared their concerns about crime in the city during a Common Council meeting. Ursey, who also chairs the Gary Republican Party, talked about a relative being held at gunpoint and having their wallet stolen. He feels that the city needs more
In January 2025, the Palisades fire, one of the most devastating in Los Angeles history, pushed the city's water system to its limits. Hydrants ran dry as firefighters struggled to keep up with the demand. For hours, they had to fight the fire without help from aircraft. The Los Angeles Department o
San Francisco is pinning its hopes on a giant statue of a naked woman to draw visitors back to Union Square. This 45-foot mesh sculpture, created by Marco Cochrane, debuts on January 29. The installation, which glows at night, is meant to attract tourists and revive the district hit hard by the pand
Ever wondered who the talented people behind the scenes of Netflix's new crime drama, The Breakthrough, are? This Swedish series, inspired by a real-life double homicide from 2004, has been making waves. Let's dive into the cast and their roles! First up is Peter Eggers, playing Detective John Sund
David Farrington, a notable criminologist, discussed the power of the longitudinal-experimental design in understanding and tackling criminal behavior. The Cambridge-Somerville Youth Study, launched in 1935, holds the distinction of being the first ever randomized controlled trial in criminology. Th
A leader of Japan's Yakuza crime syndicate, Takeshi Ebisawa, pleaded guilty to trafficking drugs, weapons, and nuclear material. He was caught trying to sell weapons-grade plutonium to an undercover agent posing as an Iranian general. Ebisawa's criminal activities went beyond drugs and weapons. He a
When Xbox introduced Game Pass in 2017, offering players a vast library of games for a monthly fee, it seemed like a dream come true. But for game developers, the story isn't as sweet. According to industry expert Christopher Dring, games on Game Pass might lose up to 80% of their regular sales on X
Finally, after a long wait, Will Trent made a comeback on January 7, 2025. The show kicked off Season 3 with a bang, following the cliffhanger from Season 2 where Will left town after arresting Angie. This time, he wasn't too happy to return, but a special request from a suspect forced him to join t
On Wednesday afternoon, Baton Rouge's Mayor-President Sid Edwards turned to the Rotary Club members with a clear vision for the city. He stressed that the community faces several challenges, such as crime and a sense of division, but he had plans to tackle them head-on. Firstly, Edwards aims to incr
Believe it or not, even though cities like Chicago have seen a 7% drop in homicides and shootings, many folks still think crime is increasing. This isn't just happening in Chicago; places like Oakland, New Orleans, and Philadelphia are noticing similar trends. So why don't we feel safer? Some expert
