Oregon has a powerful tool to fight gun violence, but not everyone is using it. In 2017, the state passed a law that lets police or family members ask a court to temporarily stop someone from accessing guns if they're a danger to themselves or others. This is called an extreme risk protection order,
Belgium is facing a big choice. There's a plan to lend Ukraine €140 billion. The money would come from Russian assets frozen in Euroclear, a major financial center in Brussels. The idea is to use this cash as security for the loan. The loan would be repaid with future reparations from Russia. Many c
A recent decision by a U. S. appeals court has brought back a massive lawsuit against major drug distributors. The case, worth $2. 5 billion, accuses these companies of playing a role in the opioid addiction crisis in West Virginia. The court overturned a previous ruling from 2022 that had favored
Texas is making waves by suing the companies behind Tylenol, Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue. The state's attorney general, Ken Paxton, claims these companies have been misleading pregnant women about the safety of Tylenol. He says they've known about possible risks but kept quiet to keep making money.
Donald Trump, the current U. S. president, has hinted at running for a third term in 2028, despite the constitutional limit of two terms. At 79, he is the oldest president ever, but he claims to have the best health reports for his age. He even has "Trump 2028" merchandise on sale, showing his inter
There's a big problem with how we track crime data in the U. S. Right now, we don't know enough about the immigration status of people who commit crimes. This lack of information makes it hard to understand the full picture of crime involving immigrants. A senator from Indiana, Jim Banks, is pushin
In the U. S. , fake stuff is everywhere. From fake medicine to unsafe electronics, these items are not just a problem for shoppers but also a big danger to public safety. The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) is stepping up to tackle this issue. They have given their stamp of approval to a sp
Houston's streets saw an unusual sight on a recent Saturday night. A team of 40 federal officers, driven by a new data-focused strategy, took to the rain-soaked streets. Their mission? To find and arrest criminal aliens in high-crime areas. The operation was led by Larry Adams, Acting Deputy Direct
Drake and Adin Ross are facing legal trouble for promoting Stake, a gambling platform. The lawsuit claims they're making gambling look cool and exciting, which could be harmful, especially to young people. It's not just about the ads; the lawsuit says Stake gives them money to bet with, making their
Lake Bluff has embraced a new way to fight crime using cameras that scan license plates. This tech, brought in by Flock Group Inc. , is now a part of the village's police work. The system has eight cameras, with six already up and running at key spots around the village. Two more are on the way, and
