Ever wanted to use the restroom at Starbucks without buying anything? Well, think again. The coffee giant has changed its policies, requiring customers to make a purchase before they can use the store's facilities. This new rule is part of a bigger push by the company's new CEO, Brian Niccol, to boost sales and improve the overall atmosphere in their stores. Starbuc...
Imagine this: you're dozing off on a plane, and suddenly, your wallet is lighter—by a lot! In-flight thefts are on the rise again as travel picks up after the pandemic. Narita International Airport is taking action with a unique approach. Airport staff, along with police and airlines, are handing out manga comic strips to passengers. These comics, drawn by a former p...
Ever heard of the Guardian Angels? They're a group of volunteers who help keep New York City's subways safe. After a scary incident where a woman was set on fire on a train, they've decided to start patrolling again. The group's founder, Curtis Sliwa, says they'll be checking on people who seem troubled or homeless, too. Subway crimes aren't super common, but some t...
From 2014 to 2018, the University College Hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria, treated 232 patients with gunshot injuries (GSIs). Most victims were men (86. 6%), and the highest number of cases were seen during night shifts (56%). The most affected age group was 21-40 years old (61. 2%). Armed robbery attacks were the main cause of these injuries (78. 9%), often impacting th...
Ever wondered what happens when a fancy e-bike goes missing in your town? That’s what the St. Cloud police are trying to figure out after a Fucare Gemini X e-bike vanished. This isn't just any old bike; it's speedy and high-tech. So, why should we care? Well, even small crimes can lead to bigger issues. Plus, it's just not cool to mess with someone's property. Think...
Imagine this: a district attorney in Texas wants the ultimate punishment for two Venezuelan men accused of killing a 12-year-old girl. The girl, Jocelyn Nungaray, snuck out one night and met the men, Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos. These men are said to have lured Jocelyn, then raped and killed her before dumping her body in a creek. The dist...
Ever wondered how certain personality traits could link to criminal behavior? Well, a recent study in Denmark delved into this question. Researchers combined three well-known criminology theories with a model called HEXACO, which measures personality traits. They connected this personality data with official criminal records of 12, 496 adults over 41 years. The findi...
Imagine trying to understand a complex puzzle by only looking at the pieces' colors. That's similar to how we've been categorizing crimes. We slap a single label on each crime, like "burglary" or "assault, " and call it a day. But crimes are way more intricate than that. They involve a mix of behaviors, situations, and targets. By doing this, we lose a ton of valuabl...
You might think that labeling crimes as simple categories like "burglary" or "assault" is enough to understand them. But hold on, it's not that straightforward! Each crime is a mix of behaviors, situations, and details that can't be crammed into a single box. This loss of information makes it tough to figure out what causes crime and how to prevent it best. That's wh...
In Kansas City, Missouri, the scene is changing. The city has been adding new security cameras and lights throughout the downtown area, especially in the Crossroads neighborhood. The aim? To make Kansas City safer. Mayor Quinton Lucas announced this move recently, highlighting how these upgrades will help prevent crime. A key part of this initiative involves install...