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Dec 19 2025CRIME

Young Lives, Dark Crimes: The Making of 'Torpedo'

Denmark is known for its cozy hygge culture, but beneath the surface, a grim reality unfolds. Two Danish filmmakers are teaming up to shine a light on a disturbing trend: gangs exploiting young people as weapons. Frederik Louis Hviid, known for his work on the upcoming heist thriller 'The Quiet Ones

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Dec 19 2025CRIME

A New Leader for DC Police Amidst Challenges

Jeffery Carroll is stepping up as the new interim police chief in Washington, DC. He's been with the police force since 2002. The announcement came after the previous chief, Pamela Smith, decided to step down. Carroll is no stranger to big responsibilities. He's been in charge of day-to-day operati

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Lawmakers Clash Over How to Tackle Crime and Immigration

In Washington, two different plans are being put forward to deal with crime and immigration. One plan, from a Republican, wants to give local police more money and tools to fight drug cartels. The other, from a Democrat, wants to limit how local police can work with federal immigration officers. Th

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Politicians and their twisted tales: A closer look at recent claims

Politicians often say things that sound serious but are not true. Let's look at some recent examples. Senator Raphael Warnock said Republicans voted to double health care premiums 13 times. That's not true. Republicans just didn't extend some subsidies that Democrats had set to expire. Most subsidi

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Dec 18 2025CRIME

Justice Served: A Father's Dark Crimes and the Children Left Behind

A man named Brian Walshe was recently given a life sentence in prison. He was found guilty of killing his wife, Ana, and then cutting up her body. The judge called his actions "barbaric and incomprehensible. " Ana's body has never been found. Brian, who is 50 years old, admitted to lying to the pol

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Dec 18 2025CRIME

The Hidden Cost of True Crime Stories

True crime stories are everywhere these days. They are on podcasts, TV shows, and documentaries. Many families of victims share their stories hoping it will help solve the case. But this can be really tough on them. Research shows that these stories can make things worse for the families. They ofte

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Dec 18 2025CRIME

The Cold Case of Sweden's Beloved Leader

Sweden's long-standing mystery of who killed its Prime Minister Olof Palme in 1986 remains just that - a mystery. A recent review by a top prosecutor has concluded that there isn't enough proof to pin the crime on the main suspect, a graphic designer named Stig Engstrom, who passed away in 2000. Pa

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Dec 18 2025LIFESTYLE

A Lima Hero: The Grinch Who Brings Joy to the Streets

In the heart of Lima, a man named Jeferson Castro is turning heads and lifting spirits. He's not your typical taxi driver. Castro dresses as the Grinch, but instead of stealing Christmas, he's giving it away. His taxi, a three-wheeled vehicle, is decked out with lights, a sleigh, and even reindeer.

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Dec 18 2025CRIME

A Shocking Loss in Brookline: MIT Professor's Life Cut Short

In a quiet Boston suburb, a sudden tragedy struck when a respected MIT professor lost his life. Nuno Loureiro, a 47-year-old leader in plasma science, was found shot in his Brookline apartment on Monday night. He passed away the next morning at the hospital. The community is left in shock, and the i

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Dec 18 2025CRIME

A Man's Hateful Actions Land Him in Federal Trouble

In a recent turn of events, a man from Columbia, South Carolina, has been hit with serious federal charges. Jonathan Andrew Felkel, 34, is accused of violating his neighbor's housing rights and brandishing a firearm during a violent act. The incident, which took place on July 17, involved Felkel dri

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