Birmingham saw a big drop in gunfire during New Year's Eve celebrations in 2026. The city's gunfire detection system, Shot Spotter, picked up 4, 688 rounds in 597 incidents. That's a lot less than the 6, 270 rounds in 948 incidents from 2024 and way less than the 11, 728 rounds in 1, 531 incidents b
Ji Chang-wook is making waves again, this time with a gripping crime drama that's got everyone talking. The show, called "The Manipulated, " is a hit on Disney+ and Hulu, proving that K-Dramas are still a big deal. It's all about a guy named Park Tae-jung, who gets framed for a crime he didn't commi
The recent withdrawal of National Guard troops from Chicago has sparked a heated debate. President Trump took to social media to criticize Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. He shared a meme that showed Pritzker in a chaotic Chicago scene. The governor was depicted holding a sign that read, \\"Chicago d
In a quiet neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, a grim discovery was made. A dentist and his wife were found dead in their home. The police are now on the hunt for the person responsible. It all started when coworkers grew worried. Spencer Tepe didn't show up for work at his dental clinic in Athens. The
In the peaceful suburbs of Charlotte, a young man's journey took a troubling direction. Christian Sturdivant, just 18 years old, was on the brink of carrying out a harmful plan. His target? A local grocery store and a fast-food restaurant. But what led him to this point? The internet played a big r
A South Korean crypto exchange worker landed in hot water after trying to sell military secrets to North Korea for Bitcoin. The Supreme Court handed down a four-year prison sentence and a four-year ban from the financial sector. This wasn't a solo act. North Korean hackers were behind the scenes, pa
Chicago is seeing fewer murders than it has in over half a century. In 2024, there were 587 murders, but last year that number dropped to 416. That's a big drop, nearly 30%. It's the lowest number since 1965. Other crimes like shootings, robberies, and assaults also went down. Shootings dropped by 3
A man who played a big role in one of the biggest crypto heists is out of prison early. Ilya Lichtenstein, a Russian-American, was part of the 2016 Bitfinex hack. He and his wife, Heather Morgan, were caught in 2022. Lichtenstein was sentenced to five years but got out early thanks to a law passed b
Fairfax County saw a drop in crime across several categories in 2025. This includes a 15% decrease in homicides, with all cases solved. Non-fatal shootings and robberies also saw significant reductions, down 37% and 20% respectively. These improvements align with broader trends seen across the regio
Syracuse saw a big drop in crime in 2025. There were only 14 murders. That's the lowest number in over 10 years. It's also a big drop from the peak during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 and 2021, there were 32 murders each year. That's almost double the number in 2025. Crime isn't just down in Syra
