A man from Sterling is in hot water. Harley Canas, 26, has been charged with hurting a 5-year-old child. This isn't his first run-in with the law. He's already facing charges for two other violent incidents. The latest charges include aggravated domestic battery and endangering a child. These charg
In a significant move, France's Senate is poised to give the final nod to a bill that redefines rape and sexual assault as any act without clear consent. This shift comes on the heels of a high-profile trial that sent shockwaves through the nation and put a spotlight on Gisèle Pelicot, whose story b
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,
A man was detained after a shocking video of an attempted sexual assault on a train near Paris spread widely online. The incident, which involved a 26-year-old Brazilian woman, happened earlier this month in a nearly empty carriage. The woman reported that she was sexually assaulted, slapped, and bi
A nonprofit called Teaching for Change has been getting a lot of public money. Between 2023 and 2025, D. C. public schools, the mayor's office, and the city's art commission gave them nearly $330, 000. The Smithsonian also paid them about $20, 000 from 2019 to 2022 for teaching events. This group r
Digital help lines are becoming more popular for survivors of abuse. These online services offer support through chat and text. They are a quick way to get help. But how well do they work? A recent study looked into this. It found some interesting things. The study involved people who used digital
In a day filled with tension, Chicago saw a surge in violent incidents targeting federal agents during immigration enforcement operations. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that more people were arrested for attacking or obstructing officers than for immigration violations. This rai
In New York, there's a law that tells hospitals they must check for domestic violence. The goal is to help people who are hurt by their partners or family. But, it's not always easy to do this well. The COVID-19 pandemic changed how hospitals work. They started using telehealth more often. This is
Haiti is in a tough spot. Elections won't happen before February 2026. Why? Gangs are running wild, making it too dangerous to vote. The last elections were in 2016. The president was killed in 2021. Since then, gangs have taken over big parts of the country. The electoral council tried to check vo
Relationship violence is a big problem. It affects health and society. It's not just about married couples. Young people in college face this too. The Bioecological Theory of Human Development helps us understand this issue. It looks at how different things in a person's life connect. Things like w
