Purdue's basketball team pulled off a thrilling 87-80 win against Alabama. Braden Smith, their senior guard, was a standout with 29 points, but it wasn't all smooth sailing for him. He had some early foul trouble and had to sit out for a bit. That's where freshman Omer Mayer stepped in and showed he
Big winds and rain are on the menu for the Giants-Packers showdown at MetLife Stadium. Fans should grab their jackets and umbrellas for this one. The day will start off damp and chilly, with temperatures feeling more like the 40s than the actual 50s. By kickoff, things will dry up a bit, but those w
In the past, politicians often used the pain of crime victims to push their own agendas. They rarely asked what victims truly wanted or needed. Instead, they made assumptions and created laws that didn't always help. For example, after a tragic event in 1993, laws were passed that focused on punishm
A 21-year-old man from Rochester, Bill Gum Benjamin, is back in trouble with the law. This time, he's been convicted of stealing money from another person. Court papers say he scared the victim into taking out cash from ATMs and then took it. The victim, who didn't want to give Benjamin any more mon
Chicago has seen a big drop in crime lately. Shootings are down by 35%, and carjackings have nearly halved. These numbers are a big deal, but not everyone is happy to talk about them. Some people say President Donald Trump's policies are behind this change. They argue that his crime-fighting effort
Chile is about to pick a new leader, and the choices are quite extreme. There are eight people running, but three are way ahead in the race. One is a communist, and the other two are super conservative. The country is dealing with a lot of crime and people moving in from other countries, so voters a
In late October, employees of Renovo Home Partners woke up to a harsh reality: their jobs vanished overnight. The company, once a promising venture backed by major investors like BlackRock, shut down abruptly. Workers were left without pay, health insurance, and unfinished projects. This sudden coll
Rahm Emanuel, a former Chicago mayor, is pushing Democrats to take a stronger stance on crime. He wants them to be clearer about their plans to keep people safe. Emanuel is thinking about running for president in 2028. He believes Democrats need a better message on crime before the next big election
Ever wondered how scientists keep an eye on the sun's temper tantrums? The Met Office Space Weather Operations Centre is like a 24/7/365 solar bodyguard. They watch the sun round the clock. Their job is to warn us about solar flares. These are sudden bursts of energy from the sun. They can mess with
The justice system is often seen as a straightforward deal: crime equals punishment. But what if this idea is flawed and causes more harm than good? Two people, one who lost a loved one to violence and another who is currently in prison, share their thoughts on why the current system isn't working.
