Crime rates in the U. S. have been going down since the pandemic. This is true for both violent and property crimes. In fact, aggravated assault and burglary rates hit their lowest points last year since the pandemic started. Homicides have also dropped significantly. In 52 of the largest cities, ho
New Mexico is making big moves to tackle its crime problem. The state's crime rates have been higher than the national average for years. Now, lawmakers from both parties are working together to make changes. One key area of focus is juvenile crime. New laws are being proposed to make it harder for
Violence is a big problem for young adults in many parts of the world. It affects their health and safety. Young men, especially those aged 18-24, are often both victims and perpetrators of this violence. Growing up in a violent environment can have lasting effects. If a young man experiences or se
America's farmlands are facing a serious issue. Sewage sludge, often called "biosolids, " is being spread on fields as fertilizer. This sludge contains harmful chemicals and waste from homes and industries. The EPA allows this practice through a rule called the 503 rule. This rule does not make the
In a world where some crimes go unsolved for years, a breakthrough in DNA technology is offering hope. Othram, a company based in Texas, is using advanced methods to extract DNA from old evidence. They then analyze it to build a profile of the suspect. This is not your average DNA test. It looks at
A recent incident has sparked a heated debate across the nation. A 5-year-old boy, Liam Conejo Ramos, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in his family's driveway. This event has raised serious questions about the treatment of asylum-seeking families. The young boy's detention
Alaska's acting attorney general, Stephen Cox, has been in office for a short time, but his actions have raised eyebrows. He seems more focused on making a name for himself in national politics than on serving the people of Alaska. Cox's first move was to bring in an attorney from Indiana to be his
Liz Truss, who briefly led the UK as Prime Minister, has sparked debate with her strong stance on the United Nations. She recently suggested that President Trump should consider dismantling the UN, arguing that the organization has lost its effectiveness and made several poor decisions. Truss pointe
Florida's Black lawmakers are not happy. They say the state's attorney general is playing politics with people's lives. The attorney general, James Uthmeier, released an opinion on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. He said many state laws that help Black businesses and promote diversity are unconstitution
Let's talk about a recent event that shows how some people will twist facts to fit their narrative. It all started with a speech by Donald Trump at the World Economic Summit in Davos, Switzerland. During his talk, Trump made some unusual claims. He criticized world leaders, repeated falsehoods about
