VIOLENCE

Aug 31 2025HEALTH

Helping Pregnant Women in Abusive Relationships

Pregnancy is a time of joy and anticipation, but for some women, it's also a time of fear and abuse. In Iran, a study looked at how teaching life skills can help pregnant women who are facing violence from their partners. The goal was to see if these skills could improve their relationships, self-esteem, and anxiety levels. The study focused on a serious problem: vi...

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Aug 31 2025POLITICS

The Complex World of Violence and Ideology

In the past few years, some advocates for transgender rights have adopted a more aggressive tone. They use strong language and images that are usually seen on the far right. This includes threats to silence opposing views and labeling them as fascist or genocidal. They also use symbols of violence, like guns, which is quite different from the usual peaceful protests ...

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Aug 27 2025CRIME

A Dark Start to School in Minneapolis

A tragic event unfolded at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. Two young students lost their lives, and 17 others were hurt. This happened during a morning church service. The shooter, a man in his early 20s, took his own life after the attack. He used multiple weapons, including a rifle, shotgun, and pistol. The shooting occurred just before 8:30 AM, marking a grim st...

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Aug 18 2025CRIME

A Violent Night in Brooklyn: What Went Wrong?

Early Sunday morning, a peaceful night turned into chaos in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. A shooting at the Taste of the City lounge left three people dead and nine others injured. This wasn't just any shooting; it was a mass casualty event that shook the community. The trouble started just before 3:30 a. m. inside the lounge on Franklin Avenue. A dispute among patrons q...

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Aug 17 2025HEALTH

Guns in Movies and Games: A Hidden Influence on Young Lives

The U. S. stands out for its rising death rates among young people. A big part of this problem is gun injuries. But what if the way guns are shown in movies, TV, and video games is making things worse? Think about it. Young people see guns used in exciting ways in entertainment. This might make guns seem cool or normal. But in real life, guns cause serious harm. Cou...

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Aug 15 2025CRIME

Haiti's New Security Plan: Private Help or More Trouble?

Haiti is in big trouble. Gangs have taken over large parts of the country. The government is bringing in nearly 200 private security workers from different countries to help. This is a big deal because these workers are from a company run by Erik Prince, who used to run the controversial security firm Blackwater. The plan is for these workers to stay in Haiti for a ...

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Aug 14 2025CRIME

Justice Served: The Long Road to Accountability for Political Violence

A man who once ran for office has been sentenced to a long time in prison. Solomon Peña, a former Republican candidate, was given 80 years behind bars. This is because he was found guilty of some serious crimes. He was involved in shootings at the homes of political leaders in Albuquerque. These attacks happened after the 2020 election. Peña believed that the electi...

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Aug 11 2025CRIME

Mexico's Struggle Against Women's Killings: Laws Fall Short

Mexico made big moves to protect women. They introduced laws against femicide, changed divorce rules, and made abortion safer. But did these changes make a difference? Not really. Despite all these efforts, women in Mexico are still being killed at alarming rates. The idea was simple. Make femicide a serious crime. Punish it heavily. But when researchers looked at t...

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Aug 10 2025CRIME

A Tourist's Tragic Night in La Perla

A young man from New York lost his life in a shocking incident during a trip to Puerto Rico. Kevin Mares, just 25 years old, was visiting the island to enjoy Bad Bunny's concert series. Unfortunately, his journey took a tragic turn in the early hours of a Sunday morning. The incident occurred in La Perla, a well-known but troubled neighborhood near Old San Juan. Mar...

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Aug 10 2025CRIME

Haiti's Struggle: Gangs, Officials, and the Fight for Control

In Haiti, the fight against gangs is getting tougher. Police recently arrested a former senator, Nenel Cassy, for allegedly working with these gangs. This is a big deal because high-level arrests don't happen often in Haiti. Cassy is accused of funding and supporting gang members who attacked a peaceful neighborhood called Kenscoff. This area, home to many wealthy Ha...

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