VIOLENT CRIME

Jul 10 2025EDUCATION

How Police Activity and Violence Affect School Attendance

In New York City, a recent study looked at how police actions and violent crimes impact student attendance. The research used data from public schools over six years, from 2013 to 2019. It focused on two main things: arrests made by police and reported violent crimes. The study found something interesting. Arrests near schools were a strong predictor of student abse...

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Jun 05 2025CRIME

Violent Crime Trends: Police vs. Surveys

In England and Wales, the way violent crime is measured has sparked some debate. Two main sources of data are used: police records and the Crime Survey. These sources often show different trends. Police records indicate an increase in violent crime. However, the Crime Survey suggests a decrease. This discrepancy has led to questions about how accurate these measureme...

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Jun 01 2025CRIME

Dallas: The Challenge of Changing Safety Perceptions

The new police chief in Dallas has a tough job ahead. Daniel Comeaux is stepping into a role where he needs to change how people see safety in the city. Crime stats show progress, but feelings on the ground tell a different story. Crime numbers have been dropping for the past few years. By April, there were fewer victims of violent crime compared to the same...

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May 20 2025POLITICS

Summer Heat for Criminals: FBI's New Plan to Clean Up the Streets

The FBI is gearing up for a major crackdown on crime. This isn't just about making arrests. It's about sending a clear message to criminals. The FBI's deputy director and the FBI director have made it clear. They are not playing games. They want to make the streets safer for everyone. This means going after violent criminals, traffickers, and organized crime networks...

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Apr 12 2025CRIME

Florida's Death Penalty Drama: Is It Politics or Justice?

The spotlight is on Florida as a legal battle unfolds. At its center is Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old facing serious charges. He is accused of killing Brian Thompson, a 50-year-old healthcare executive. The shooting happened in December as Thompson walked to a conference at the New York Hilton Midtown. Now, Mangione's legal team is pushing back against the death pena...

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Apr 01 2025CRIME

A Young Man's Crime Shakes America

A 26 year old man is facing serious charges. Luigi Mangione is accused of a shocking crime. He allegedly shot and killed Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, outside a Manhattan hotel. This event happened on December 4th, 2024. The US attorney general has directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty for Mangione. The reason given is that the crime...

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Mar 27 2025CRIME

Guns in Young Hands: A Community's Wake-Up Call

In Baton Rouge, a disturbing trend has officials on high alert. More and more, teenagers are picking up guns and using them in violent ways. This isn't just about stealing or vandalism anymore. It's about shootings. It's about young lives taking dangerous turns. This is a big problem. One recent incident highlights this issue. A father was shot while trying to pro...

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Feb 19 2025POLITICS

Unmasking the Danger: A Look at the Jan. 6 Pardon Controversy

In a surprising move, President Trump issued pardons to over 1, 500 individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol incident. This decision has sparked concerns about the potential risks posed by those with violent histories who were released without proper monitoring. Shantelle Holeton, a 43-year-old factory worker, voted for Trump three times. She has a personal reason...

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Feb 16 2025CRIME

Strange Group in Chapel Hill

In the quiet town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, something unusual caught the eye of a local landlord. His tenants wore long black coats and parked box trucks outside their duplexes. They ran electrical cords from the trucks into the homes and kept a stretcher inside. Neighbors spotted similarly dressed figures wandering at night, holding hands but never speaking. T...

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Feb 03 2025HEALTH

The Dark Side of Depression Meds

Imagine popping a pill to feel happier, only to find out it might lead to violence. In some of the cases, depression medications might have side effects that are a lot more serious than feeling nauseous. This includes self-harm and violent behavior. But researchers found this link between depression medication and bad behavior more often in people who have...

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