A recent incident on a Chicago subway has sparked a heated debate about the city's approach to crime and repeat offenders. The victim, a 26-year-old woman named Bethany MaGee, was brutally attacked and set on fire by a man with a long criminal history. The suspect, Lawrence Reed, has been charged w
Industrial companies are losing big money because of outdated tech. A recent study shows that factories using old automation systems are losing around $11. 28 million every year. This is because these systems are inflexible and hard to update. The study found that companies using old tech face seve
International students are choosing other countries over the U. S. for their studies. This is happening because of strict visa rules and more competition from other nations. A recent survey shows that the U. S. could see 150, 000 fewer international students this fall. This means less money for coll
Judges are getting more threats than ever. In 2023, there were 457 threats against federal judges. That's a big jump from 300 in 2022 and 179 in 2019. Every single one of these threats was serious enough to investigate. Judges who have ruled on cases involving the Trump administration and its allie
A federal judge recently raised eyebrows by pointing out that immigration agents are using AI to write use-of-force reports. This small detail was mentioned in a footnote of a lengthy court opinion, but it has sparked a bigger conversation about accuracy and privacy. The judge, Sara Ellis, question
Suicide prevention often focuses on obvious signs like depression or past attempts. But new research shows that half of people who die by suicide don't show these typical warning signs. This means many at-risk individuals might be overlooked. Researchers studied genetic data from over 2, 700 people
Italy's government is taking steps to improve women's rights, but not without some setbacks. Recently, the Senate delayed a bill that would make it clear that sex without consent is rape. This bill was supposed to be a big deal, as it would update Italy's old laws that only consider rape if there's
Lindsey Halligan, a 36-year-old lawyer, found herself at the center of a legal storm after a federal judge dismissed cases she oversaw against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The judge ruled that Halligan's appointment as acting U. S. attorney was unlawfu
A surprising change has happened at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Ralph Abraham, a former Louisiana health official, has been appointed as the deputy director. This is notable because Abraham has been vocal about his doubts regarding Covid-19 vaccines, even calling them "dang
President Donald Trump made news on Tuesday, not just for pardoning two turkeys, but also for hinting at a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. The two turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, raised on a small farm in North Carolina, won't be ending up on anyone's dinner table this Thanksgiving. Ins
