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Jan 03 2026CRIME

Fairfax County's Crime Drop: What's Behind the Numbers?

Fairfax County saw a drop in crime across several categories in 2025. This includes a 15% decrease in homicides, with all cases solved. Non-fatal shootings and robberies also saw significant reductions, down 37% and 20% respectively. These improvements align with broader trends seen across the regio

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Zohran Mamdani's First Week: A Fresh Face in NYC Politics

New York City's newest mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is wasting no time making his mark. Just two days into his term, he's already tackling big issues like housing and public transit. On Friday, he chose to connect with everyday New Yorkers by hopping on the W train, chatting with commuters, and even attem

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Tensions Rise as Trump and Iran Trade Warnings Amid Protests

Things are heating up between the U. S. and Iran. Recent protests in Iran have sparked a war of words between U. S. President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials. It all started when Trump took to his Truth Social platform to warn Iran about cracking down on peaceful protesters. He said if Iran "

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Jan 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Problem With Celebrating Marty Mauser: A Film That Misses the Mark

The movie "Marty Supreme" has sparked a lot of talk, but not all of it is good. Set in the 1950s, it tells the story of Marty Mauser, a table tennis player who rises to fame despite his many bad qualities. The acting is great, with Timothée Chalamet playing Marty and Gwyneth Paltrow as an ex-Hollywo

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Jan 02 2026CRIME

Syracuse's Crime Drop: What's Behind the Change?

Syracuse saw a big drop in crime in 2025. There were only 14 murders. That's the lowest number in over 10 years. It's also a big drop from the peak during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 and 2021, there were 32 murders each year. That's almost double the number in 2025. Crime isn't just down in Syra

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Jan 02 2026CRIME

Baltimore's Crime Drop: What's Really Behind the Numbers?

In 2025, Baltimore saw a big drop in violent crime. The number of homicides went down to 133, the lowest in almost 50 years. This is a big deal because the last time the city had fewer than 150 homicides was in 1977. Non-fatal shootings also went down by 24%, from 412 in 2024 to 311 in 2025. The ci

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Troops Withdrawal: Trump's Shift on National Guard Deployments

Trump has decided to pull back National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. He mentioned that they might return in a different form if crime rates rise again. The president had sent troops to these cities earlier, despite objections from local leaders. He believed this move would h

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Jan 02 2026CRIME

Crime Numbers Dip in Missouri Cities

In 2025, Columbia and Jefferson City saw a drop in violent crime. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported a 6. 29% decrease in Columbia. This includes crimes like murder, assault, robbery, and rape. The city had been under scrutiny after a tragic shooting near Stephen's College in Septembe

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

George Clooney and Donald Trump's Feud Heats Up

Donald Trump, the former president, took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to criticize actor George Clooney. Trump's post, made on New Year's Eve, was filled with harsh words. He called Clooney an "average guy" who often complained about politics. Trump also dismissed Clooney's acting car

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Jan 02 2026OPINION

Somalis in Minnesota: Time to Reflect and Act

Recent events have put the Somali community in Minnesota under a harsh spotlight. While it's easy to point fingers at others, it's crucial to look inward. A small group of Somalis has been involved in serious fraud, and this has cast a shadow over the entire community. This is not the time to play

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