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Dec 11 2024CRIME

Amazon's Criminal Takeover: Gangs Spread Faster than Ever

In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, a dark shadow is spreading. Organized crime groups are making their way into more cities than ever before. A new report tells us that in 2024, these gangs were active in over a third of the municipalities in Brazil's vast Amazon region. That's 260 out of 772 to

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Dec 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

See How a Screenwriter Turned History into a Movie

Ever wondered how a gripping crime drama gets made? "The Order" is one such film that's shaking things up this awards season. Based on a real-life chilling story, the movie dives into a series of violent crimes that rocked the Pacific Northwest in the 1980s. Adapted from the book "The Silent Brother

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Dec 09 2024EDUCATION

Hateful Posters Strike University of Rochester

Antisemitism on college campuses has hit an all-time high since the 2023 Hamas-Israel conflict. The University of Rochester recently experienced a nasty wave of hate when anti-Israel students plastered threatening posters targeting Jewish faculty and staff. The posts accused them of severe crimes li

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Dec 09 2024CRIME

University Students Face Reduced Charges After Alleged Attack

Recently, a group of students from Salisbury University in Maryland were involved in an incident that made headlines. They were initially charged with serious crimes, including hate crimes, after allegedly attacking a man they had lured to an off-campus apartment. However, the charges for most of th

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Dec 09 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Three British Crime Shows to Binge This December

If you think December is all about holiday cheer, think again! This month, grab some popcorn and get ready for a crime-solving marathon with three amazing British shows. First up, meet Adam Dalgliesh, a top detective from PD James' novels, brought to life in the show "Dalgliesh. " Bertie Carvel sta

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Dec 09 2024CRIME

Searching for a Hidden Killer: NYPD and FBI on the Case

In the heart of Manhattan, a mystery continues to baffle the NYPD and FBI. One week ago, UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson, was tragically shot and killed. The search for his killer is intense, with new photographs showing the masked suspect both in a car and on the street. Authorities believe

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Dec 09 2024CRIME

Salisbury University Students' Charges Dropped: A New Turn

Imagine this: A group of students from Salisbury University, aged 18 to 21, were once facing serious charges for an alleged attack. Now, in a surprising change, 12 out of 15 students are no longer accused of hate crimes or first-degree assault. They now face lesser charges of false imprisonment and

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Dec 09 2024CRIME

New York City’s Uptick in Crime: A Look at the Thompson Murder

The recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street isn't just another tragic event. It's a snapshot of the city's sliding security. Sure, New York has always had its share of high-profile crimes, like the killings of John Lennon and Meir Kahane. But those incidents ha

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Dec 09 2024CRIME

Lessons from the West: Balancing Reform and Safety

It's not just about being soft on crime or tough on criminals; it's about finding a balance. Dallas should look to the West Coast's recent elections for clues. In places like Los Angeles and San Francisco, voters booted district attorneys who went too lenient on crime. They threw out mayors who coul

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

Weekly Wrap-Up: Big News and New Faces in Chicago

Phew! December is here, and it's been quite the week in the news. Let's start with the big one: President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, who was in some hot water with the law. Despite promising not to use his presidential powers in his son's criminal cases, Biden went ahead and did it anyway.

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