LOCKDOWN

Apr 11 2026HEALTH

How therapy helps people rebuild lives on the streets

The lockdown in South Africa forced cities to find quick fixes for homelessness. In Tshwane, teams first gave food and medicine to people living on the streets. But soon, they saw that basic help wasn’t enough. Many were struggling with mental health, old injuries, or lost documents that kept them s

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

Child Back Pain and Surgery: What We Learned

The research looks at kids who had back surgery because a disc in the lower spine slipped. It asks which factors make this problem worse and how well kids recover after surgery. One focus is the COVID‑19 lockdown. The study compares children treated before and during the pandemic to see if delays

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Feb 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Life Behind the Screen: A Story of Work, Family and Bad Content

The play shows how a man named Frank struggles to keep his life together while working as a content moderator during the early days of the COVID‑19 lockdown. He is separated from his wife, who is upset that he borrowed money without telling her while studying English at a community college. Frank al

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Jan 16 2026CRIME

Fake Calls Tie Up Police: Schools, Celebs, and Hospitals in the Crosshairs

Southern California's emergency services are facing a growing problem: fake calls, known as swatting, are wasting precious time and resources. These hoax calls trick police into sending SWAT teams to non-existent crises, causing real fear and disruption. Students, like Sabrina Wong from Blair High

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Dec 10 2025CRIME

A Campus Lockdown: Understanding the Kentucky University Shooting

A tragic event unfolded at Kentucky State University (KSU) recently, leaving one student dead and another fighting for their life. The incident, which took place in a residence hall, has shaken the campus community and prompted a swift response from law enforcement. The suspect, who is not a studen

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Aug 07 2025CRIME

A Sudden Outburst at Fort Stewart: What Happened?

A shocking event unfolded at Fort Stewart, Georgia, when a soldier opened fire on his comrades. The suspect, identified as Sgt. Quornelius Radford, a 28-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida, was quickly overpowered by fellow soldiers. This swift action likely saved many lives. Radford, who had been

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Jul 29 2025CRIME

Midtown Manhattan Shooting Leaves Three Dead

A tragic event unfolded in Midtown Manhattan on a recent Monday. Three people lost their lives, including an off-duty police officer who was working security. The incident happened outside an office building at 345 Park Ave. A suspect, armed with a long gun, is believed to have taken his own life af

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Jul 03 2025HEALTH

Lockdowns and Mental Health: What Really Happened Down Under?

Australia took some of the strictest measures to combat COVID-19. Some places had lockdowns that lasted for months. This made people wonder: how did these lockdowns affect mental health? A study tried to find out. The study looked at two different times. First, in 2020, when some places like Victor

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

Kids Share Lockdown Life Through Film

A group of young people from a disadvantaged area in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, decided to share their experiences of the COVID-19 lockdowns in a unique way. They teamed up with theatre experts to turn their thoughts and memories into a short film. This wasn't just any film; it was a creative way

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Apr 22 2025CRIME

Campus Safety Under Scrutiny After Florida State Shooting

On a sunny day in Tallahassee, Florida State University students were preparing for their last classes before graduation. The day took a dark turn when a gunman started shooting on campus. Students like Meghan Bannister and Sarah Walker had practiced active shooter drills since they were young. T

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