LEN

May 27 2026CRIME

When family turns against family

A father in Phoenix is left grieving after his worst fear came true. His wife, who he once trusted completely, took their two young children’s lives before ending her own. The tragedy unfolded after a chaotic night in an Arizona parking lot where gunshots were fired at two people. Around midnight,

reading time less than a minute
May 26 2026CRIME

Neighbors take drastic safety steps as gun violence spreads in Seattle

A quiet Seattle neighborhood near Aurora Avenue is changing in unsettling ways. For weeks, local residents have watched crime creep closer to their homes. After another weekend shooting left shell casings scattered across the street, neighbors decided to act without waiting for officials. Now, shak

reading time less than a minute
May 25 2026SCIENCE

A Quiet Tumor That Spreads Slowly Around the World

AOT is a small, non‑cancerous growth that forms in the jaw. It looks like tiny tubes or circles under a microscope and usually stays inside its capsule, so it rarely invades nearby tissues. Because AOT grows very slowly, many people do not notice it until it becomes large enough to cause a visibl

reading time less than a minute
May 23 2026EDUCATION

Behind the Scenes: The Struggles of LGBTQ+ Researchers in Southeast Asia

Finding out what LGBTQ+ life is really like in Southeast Asia isn’t easy. Researchers who try often run into problems that most people never see. From Indonesia to Vietnam, these academics face more than just data collection—they deal with social stigma, unclear rules, and sometimes personal danger.

reading time less than a minute
May 23 2026CRIME

Pontiac takes a stand against gun violence with new health-focused approach

The city of Pontiac in Michigan has officially labeled gun violence as a major public health problem, not just a crime issue. A recent vote by local leaders recognized that even with fewer shootings, the emotional and financial damage lasts for years. Councilman Chris Jackson pushed for this change,

reading time less than a minute
May 22 2026CRIME

Big gatherings, big changes: safer alumni events in Birmingham

Every summer, Birmingham schools buzz with alumni events, bringing together former students to catch up and celebrate. But some of these gatherings have turned dangerous, with shootings happening near schools and parks where events take place. Last year saw a serious injury when a woman was caught i

reading time less than a minute
May 22 2026CRIME

Two teens with troubled pasts behind mosque shooting in San Diego

Eighteen-year-old Caleb Vazquez left a mental health facility the morning before he and a 17-year-old partner carried out a deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque, leaving three people dead. Police had previously flagged Vazquez after a welfare check at his home last year, following a 911 call about

reading time less than a minute
May 21 2026WEATHER

Cooler Philly Weather Brings Relief for Pollen Sufferers

Rain is coming to Philadelphia, and it’s set to lower the heat that topped 98 degrees earlier this week. Meteorologists say showers will start around 4 p. m. and could last until midnight, bringing rain every day through Monday. Models predict up to an inch of rain on Thursday, more than doubl

reading time less than a minute
May 21 2026POLITICS

School Days Stretch: Pawtucket’s Extended Schedule Reveals Hidden Lessons

Pawtucket is turning back the calendar. A mistake in the school schedule has pushed the end of the year into July, adding extra days for students and teachers alike. The error was spotted when a state office checked if the district met its required 5 hours and 30 minutes of instruction per day. The

reading time less than a minute
May 21 2026POLITICS

Bronx Police Reorganize to Fight Rising Gun Violence

The Bronx has split its police operations into two commands, North and South, a move aimed at handling the borough’s record 911 call volume. The change follows last year’s data, showing nearly one million emergency calls in the Bronx—more than any other borough. Police chief said the single co

reading time less than a minute