VIOLENCE

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Violence in Movies: A Half-Century Look

Let's dive into the world of cinema and take a close look at how violence has evolved on the big screen over the past 50 years. It's a journey that starts from the subtle hints of brutality in older films to the graphic intensity we see today. You might be surprised to learn that violence in movies

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Violence at Home: What's Happening to Indigenous Women in Brazil?

Did you know that in Brazil, most violence against indigenous women happens right at home? Let's talk about what's been going on in Dourados. From 2009 to 2020, researchers looked at cases reported in the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN). The results? A whopping 56. 6% of these cases w

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

The Reversal of Jan. 6: Trump's Inauguration Perspective

On January 20, Donald J. Trump will stand in the very spot where chaos and violence unfolded on January 6, 2021. This is the place where protesters, fueled by his false claims about the 2020 election, stormed the Capitol. Behind him, the doors they forced open; to his left, the scene of brutal hand-

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Checking in with Moms: How Nurse Visits Affect Violence, Money, and Feelings

Let's chat about a study in British Columbia, Canada, that looked into how nurse home visits can help new moms. This study, called the British Columbia Healthy Connections Project, wanted to find out if having a nurse visit new parents at home could make a difference in their lives. The study was ra

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Violence Against Girls During Conflict: A Look at Kobo Town

Imagine you're walking to school in Kobo town, Ethiopia. You're a high school girl, and the air is filled with tension. There's an armed conflict happening, and it's affecting your daily life. This is the reality for many girls in Kobo, and a recent study took a closer look at the gender-based viole

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Jan 07 2025RELIGION

The Hidden Mothers: A Fresh Look at the Prodigal Son Story

For a long time, the parable of the Prodigal Son has been mostly focused on men like the father and the sons. But what if we look at it differently? Some historians think that the original listeners might have seen two important women in the story: the mother of the Prodigal Son and the mother of th

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Jan 07 2025CRIME

A Tragic End in Park Forest: Man Held in Double Killing

A man, who was living with two women in Park Forest and dating one of them, has been arrested and charged with their murders. The women, Lillian Brown, 51, and Sabrina McCain, 30, were found shot in their home on December 26. Police were called to the scene around 6 pm and found both women dead. Bro

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

Bus Attack in West Bank: A Closer Look

On Monday, a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank was attacked by gunmen. The attack, which happened in the Palestinian village of Al-Funduq, left three people dead and seven injured. This incident comes amidst a surge in violence since Hamas's attack from Gaza last October. The victims

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Jan 05 2025RELIGION

Houston Muslims Unite After Tragedy

In the wake of a tragic attack in New Orleans, Houston's Muslim community rallied together at the Medical Center Islamic Society. The shocking event took a deeper toll as the perpetrator, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was discovered to be a local resident. Imam Basem Hamid spoke to the congregation, stressing

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Jan 04 2025CRIME

Parents on Hook: New Plan to Fight Juvenile Crime

In Richland County, Sheriff Leon Lott is launching a bold initiative to combat juvenile crime. The key? Making parents face the music when their kids act up. The "Parent Accountability Initiative" is all about keeping moms and dads in the loop and holding them responsible. If a teen commits a violen

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