California's voters recently said no to Proposition 6, a measure that aimed to stop forced labor in prisons. This move left many criminal justice reform advocates and incarcerated individuals disappointed. Current laws allow prisons to compel people to work as punishment, with wages often below $0.
Gunshots hit a Spirit Airlines plane flying to Haiti on Monday, injuring a flight attendant. The plane, heading from Fort Lauderdale to Port-au-Prince, was forced to land in the Dominican Republic. Spirit Airlines confirmed the damage to the plane was due to gunfire and mentioned that one of their f
In the trial of Daniel Penny, who's accused of manslaughter after putting Jordan Neely in a chokehold on a New York City subway, witnesses have offered differing views. Mothers and other female passengers who were there that day praise Penny's actions, claiming they felt threatened by Neely's errati
In the city of Zhuhai, located in southern China, police have detained a 62-year-old man following a puzzling incident. The man allegedly drove a car into a group of people exercising at a local sports center and then took off. The incident, which occurred on Monday evening, left more than 20 people
Taylor Swift’s recent appearance at a Kansas City Chiefs game has sparked a buzz, not just for her presence but for an unusual request made by her security team. Swift, who attended the game to support her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, was greeted by a crowd of photographers at Arrowhead
Tonight, London's Royal Albert Hall hosted the annual Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance, and the scene was set with the arrival of Prince William and Princess Kate. Dressed elegantly, Kate stepped out with her husband, marking one of her first major public appearances this year. King Char
You might not think of chewing betel quid and spitting as a way TB spreads, but it could be a big factor in low-income countries. This habit exposes people to TB bacteria, weakens their immune system, and brings them close to others who might be sick. While we know betel quid causes cancer, we haven
ADHD diagnoses have been increasing steadily. In the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 11. 4% of children had ADHD in 2022. Similarly, Sweden saw a rise to 10. 5% for boys and 6% for girls, with predictions of it reaching 15% for boys and 11% for girls soon. Several fa
Every day, numerous crimes take place around us. However, only a select few are recorded, leading to an overall increase in crime rates. This could be due to a lack of concern or meticulous record-keeping of past crimes. It's crucial for everyone to consider crime statistics from the past when decid
A new law in Alberta has people talking. The bill, called the Fairness and Safety in Sport Act, says transgender athletes can't compete in women's sports. It also wants any issues about who can play to be reported. But Canada's Sports Minister, Carla Qualtrough, isn't so sure this is the right way t
