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Nov 12 2024CRIME

Victims' Services in South Carolina Get a Big Money Boost

Imagine this: Victims of crime in South Carolina are getting some serious help, thanks to a whopping $26 million in grant money. This cash is coming from state and federal funds, and it's going to organizations that really make a difference. One of these groups is Pathways to Healing, a rape crisis

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Nov 12 2024CRIME

Investigating a Rocky Mountain Tragedy: A True Crime Series

Get a sneak peek at the upcoming Prime Video and Sky New Zealand doc series, In Cold Water. This intriguing true crime show dives into the mysterious drowning of schoolteacher Laura Letts-Beckett during a fishing trip in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The only witness? Her husband, former New Zealand

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Nov 11 2024CRIME

Coeur d'Alene: How Low Can Crime Rates Go?

In Coeur d'Alene, crime rates have dropped so much that even the police chief is surprised. "I'm shocked at how low it is, " said Lee White, the city's police chief. From January to September this year, major crimes like burglary and theft have decreased by 13% compared to last year. If we look back

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Nov 09 2024CRIME

Where Are Crimes Happening? Analyzing News to Predict the Future

Every day, numerous crimes take place around us. However, only a select few are recorded, leading to an overall increase in crime rates. This could be due to a lack of concern or meticulous record-keeping of past crimes. It's crucial for everyone to consider crime statistics from the past when decid

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Nov 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Indonesia's Digital Defense: The Story Behind BSSN

Cybersecurity is on everyone's mind these days. With technology seeping into every part of our lives, it's no surprise that the risks and threats are also on the rise. Indonesia, like other countries, faces this challenge head-on. To tackle cybercrime, they created the National Cyber and Crypto Agen

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Nov 09 2024EDUCATION

Unpacking Bias: What Social Work Students Need to Learn

A recent incident near Columbia University's School of Social Work highlighted some underlying biases among students. Instead of encouraging open discussions, fear and a lack of diversity seemed to hold them back. However, the situation presented an opportunity to learn and grow. Incorporating these

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Nov 09 2024CRIME

Cracking City Crime with Big Data: A Fresh Look

City safety is super important for planning and growing cities. In the past, we only used basic details about people to study city crimes. This wasn't enough to understand the complex and changing nature of crimes. Today, big data is changing the game. We can gather and mix a lot of detailed info fr

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

San Francisco's New Leader: A Fresh Start with Daniel Lurie

San Francisco has a new mayor! After six years in office, Mayor London Breed was defeated in her reelection bid by Daniel Lurie, a venture capitalist and heir to the Levi Strauss fortune. The rank-choice voting system led Lurie to secure around 56% of the vote, while Breed trailed with 44%. Breed ac

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Nov 08 2024CRIME

Economic Growth and Crime: A European Perspective

Imagine you're walking through a bustling city in Europe, wondering how economic progress influences financial crimes. This study takes a close look at 27 EU countries from 2005 to 2020. By using a method called Pooled OLS, researchers discovered some interesting patterns. As societies become more d

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Nov 08 2024CRIME

Protecting Kids from Sexual Crimes: A Progressive Law Perspective

Kids deserve the same rights as adults. Unfortunately, many people don't always consider this when it comes to protecting children's rights. Efforts to safeguard these rights are crucial, especially when they've been violated by adults, their environment, or even their own parents. Kids are the futu

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