LAW ENFORCEMENT

Apr 28 2025EDUCATION

Student Activism Under Scrutiny: A Case of Unfair Punishment

A young student, Tess Segal, was part of a protest on April 29, 2024, at the University of Florida. The protest was against the university's investments in weapons manufacturers and academic institutions in Israel. The students were peacefully engaging in activities like studying, playing cards, and reading obituaries of Palestinians killed in the Gaza Strip. But thi...

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Apr 22 2025CRIME

A Snowy Night and a Murder Mystery

The retrial of Karen Read, a 45-year-old woman from Mansfield, is underway. She is accused of killing her boyfriend, a Boston police officer named John O'Keefe. The jury selection process wrapped up on April 15, after three weeks of work. Out of the 18 people selected, 12 will make the final decisions, while the rest will be alternates. The prosecution claims that R...

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Apr 20 2025CRIME

A Campus Interrupted: Florida State's Return After Tragedy

After a violent incident that shook the campus, Florida State University is set to reopen. The university is giving students and teachers the choice to attend classes either in person or online. This decision comes after a tragic shooting that occurred on Thursday. The shooting left two people dead and six others hurt. The university has decided to suspend any rules ...

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Apr 20 2025POLITICS

Midnight Ruling: The Supreme Court's Swift Action on Venezuelan Deportations

The Supreme Court made a sudden decision late one night. It stopped the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelans held in Texas. This move was unusual and happened quickly. Justice Samuel Alito was not happy about it. He wrote a strong disagreement. He said the court acted too fast and without enough information. Alito was joined by Justice Clarence Thomas. Th...

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Apr 19 2025CRIME

A Day of Tragedy at Florida State University

A shocking event unfolded at Florida State University. A gunman opened fire, leaving two people dead and six injured. The campus was immediately locked down, and students rushed out of the student union in panic. The shooter was identified as Phoenix Ikner, a 20-year-old student at the university. He is the stepson of a sheriff’s deputy. Ikner used his stepmother’s ...

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Apr 19 2025CRIME

A Campus Under Fire: The Florida State Shooting

In a shocking incident, a shooting at Florida State University left two people dead and six injured. The event unfolded near the student union, prompting an immediate lockdown. The lockdown was lifted a few hours later when authorities confirmed the threat was neutralized. The suspect, a 20-year-old college student, was identified as Phoenix Ikner, son of a sheriff’...

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Apr 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Future of Cannabis Detection: A Deep Learning Breakthrough

Cannabis detection is a vital task for law enforcement and forensic labs. These groups are tasked with identifying cannabis and its look-alikes. They have to deal with a lot of plant material every year. Accurate identification is crucial for legal cases and fighting drug crimes. The problem is that the human eye can't always tell the difference between real cannabis...

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Apr 18 2025CRIME

Deadly Shooting at Florida University: A Son's Dark Turn

A grim event unfolded at Florida State University in Tallahassee. The peaceful campus was shattered when a 20-year-old student, Phoenix Ikner, opened fire near the Student Union. The incident resulted in two deaths and six injuries. Ikner, a student at the university, was shot by responding officers and is now in custody. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries. T...

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Apr 18 2025CRIME

Unusual Hijacking in Belize Leaves Three Injured

In a bizarre turn of events, a U. S. citizen seized control of a small plane in Belize. This incident occurred on a Thursday, leaving three people hurt. The hijacker was later shot and killed by another passenger. The plane, operated by Tropic Air Belize, had 14 people on board, including the hijacker. The hijacker, identified as Akinyela Sawa Taylor, took control o...

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Apr 17 2025CRIME

Unmasking Meth: Quebec's New Approach to Tracking Drug Trails

Methamphetamine is a major issue in Quebec. To tackle this problem, a new method has been developed. This method focuses on chemical profiling of seized methamphetamine tablets. The goal is to shed light on how and where these drugs are made and moved around the province. This initiative is a first for Quebec and was carried out at the Provincial Forensic Laborat...

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