CRIME

Apr 15 2026POLITICS

The Memphis Task Force: Crime Fight or Immigration Sweep?

A new police unit in Memphis was set up last fall to cut down on street crime. The group works with the National Guard and local police, but it also arrests people who are not allowed to stay in the country. Investigations show that only a tiny fraction of those arrested were actually involved in

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Apr 15 2026CRIME

Russia Cracks Down on $13B Tax Scam

Russian authorities say they have dismantled a large criminal network that stole more than 1 trillion rubles from the state. The money was taken through fake companies and bogus invoices. The group operated mainly in Moscow. Since 2023 it created over 4, 000 fake legal entities. These companies iss

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Youth Offenders Keep Getting Out of Jail

Police officials in Baltimore say that many young people who have been punished for crimes are still found breaking the law after being let out. A city council hearing brought this issue to light, with the police commissioner stressing that some kids need stricter discipline. He warned that if these

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Apr 15 2026CRIME

Man throws firebomb at Altman's home, police say

A man from Texas faces serious charges after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Daniel Moreno-Gama, 20, was arrested and charged with attempted murder and arson. Authorities say the attack was planned, not impulsive. Moreno-Gama later went to Op

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Apr 15 2026CRIME

The hidden risk in crypto support teams

A major crypto exchange recently faced a security issue that didn't come from hackers breaking into systems, but from staff misusing their access. Two employees looked at customer support data they shouldn't have, potentially viewing details from about 2, 000 accounts. While the exchange says no mon

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Apr 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the scenes: the science that cracks tough cases

The show follows a medical examiner who solves crimes not by chasing villains, but by studying tiny clues under microscopes. Instead of fast cars and gunfights, viewers watch high-tech lab tests, careful autopsies, and DNA checks that slowly piece together who did what and when. It proves that patie

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Boston’s fresh plan to handle Mass and Cass this summer

This summer, Boston is rolling out a new way to deal with the well-known issues at Mass and Cass. Instead of just cracking down on crime, the city wants to guide people into addiction treatment. The plan relies on teams like NEST, which stands for Neighborhood Engagement Safety Team. These teams wor

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Classic Crime Thriller Still Thrills on Prime

Prime Video offers a lineup of crime thrillers that keeps viewers hooked, yet one film from 2010 continues to shine brighter than newer releases. The platform’s constant stream of fresh originals and movies means old titles can easily be forgotten, but this particular movie stands out even after six

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

DHS Looks Into Alleged Unlawful Nanny Hire for Swalwell Family

A new probe by the Department of Homeland Security has opened a fresh chapter in the saga surrounding California congressman Eric Swalwell, who recently paused his run for governor. The investigation focuses on claims that the Swalwells employed a Brazilian nanny who lacked legal work status in the

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Apr 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Saturday Night Live takes on witness descriptions after a pretend crime

A recent Saturday Night Live sketch turned the usual idea of crime witness descriptions upside down by making them a punchline. Actor Colman Domingo played a teacher who watched an armed robbery with students, then struggled to give police useful details. Instead of focusing on the robber’s face or

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