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Nov 08 2024CRIME

Unmasking Hidden Threats: A New Way to Predict Financial Crime

Financial crime, often unseen but widespread, isn't given the same attention as street crime by predictive policing systems. Most models focus on visible threats, leaving white-collar crime largely ignored. A new model, the White Collar Crime Early Warning System (WCCEWS), is changing that. This sys

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Nov 08 2024CELEBRITIES

Tragedy in Argentina: Former One Direction Star's Death Investigated

In Argentina, the death of former One Direction member Liam Payne has taken a surprising turn. Three people are now facing charges for their involvement in his tragic end. One of them was a regular companion during Payne's stay in Buenos Aires, accused of abandoning Payne when he needed help the mos

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Nov 08 2024CRIME

How a Mistake Exposed a Norwegian Publishing Cartel

Imagine you're running a book publishing company in Norway. It might seem like a world away from high-stakes crime, but even in this industry, shady deals can happen. A group of publishing houses in Norway found themselves in trouble for agreeing to boycott a distribution channel. This wasn't just a

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Nov 08 2024CRIME

Corporate Wrongdoings: Crime and Culture in Transitioning Serbia

Serbia's journey from a centrally planned to a market-driven economy has put a spotlight on corporate behaviors, especially their impact on society. Corporate misdeeds have far-reaching consequences, affecting people's health, the environment, and the economy. The problem? Corporations benefit finan

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Nov 08 2024CRIME

Cracking Crime with Time Series

Ever thought about predicting crimes before they happen? Well, that's exactly what the London police are trying to do. Starting in 2017, crimes in London's different boroughs started to rise rapidly. But how do you stop something that's already happened? That's where data mining comes in. By digging

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Nov 08 2024CRIME

Cyber Attacks Are on the Rise in Indonesia: What's Being Done?

Hybrid warfare is no longer just a thing in movies; it's real and happening in Indonesia. This type of conflict uses different tools like cyber attacks, military power, politics, and information manipulation to create chaos. The Cyber Defense Center, known as Pushansiber, is on the front lines of th

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Nov 07 2024CRIME

Cracking the Code of Crime: Unveiling Hidden Patterns

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 behavi

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Nov 07 2024CRIME

Crime Recidivism: A Closer Look at Different Crime Types

Researchers have explored a unique approach to understand recidivism—the tendency of released prisoners to commit crimes again. They used a model called the trivariate Weibull survival model, which takes into account the competing risks of committing different types of crimes. This means they consid

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Nov 07 2024CRIME

Shocking Crimes Across Towns

Last month was busy for local police forces. In Burbank, a man named Dylan J. Magana was charged for shooting at a home on Halloween night. Police tracked him through surveillance cameras and found a firearm with help from Markham cops. In Crete, James A. Wilder was arrested after a high-speed chase

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

LA County DA Race: Hochman Pulls Ahead in Voter Preferences

It's an unexpected twist in the Los Angeles County District Attorney race. Nathan Hochman, a former federal prosecutor known for his tough-on-crime stance, has captured the majority of voter support. With over 61% of the votes, Hochman's message clearly resonates as voters question the current Distr

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