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Guardian Angels Return: A Sign of New York’s Safety Woes

December 31, 2024

The Guardian Angels are making a comeback to New York's subways after four years. Founder Curtis Sliwa announced this return due to skyrocketing subway crimes and a recent tragic arson murder. He aims to boost recruitment and training, noting that subway crime has never been worse. The very next day

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The Last-Minute Move: A DA's Final Days

December 31, 2024

In the final days of his term, Portland's outgoing DA, Mike Schmidt, is trying to reduce sentences of some violent criminals. This includes a convicted murderer who's nearly finished his 35-year sentence. The new DA, Nathan Vasquez, saw this as a last-minute favor for these offenders, who committed

entertainment

Thrilling Movies to Kickstart the New Year

December 31, 2024

Are you ready to dive into some edge-of-your-seat thrillers to start the new year? Netflix has a bunch of exciting options for you. Let's start with "Carry-On, " a holiday thriller that'll make you think twice about flying during the holidays. Imagine a TSA agent, Ethan Kopek, played by Taron Egerto

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Sports Stars' Homes: FBI Issues Burglary Warning

December 31, 2024

The FBI has alerted pro sports leagues about a series of break-ins targeting athletes' homes. Between September and November, at least nine professional athletes had their houses broken into. This isn't the first time such crimes have happened. In the past, international criminal groups have used si

crime

Guardian Angels Return: Fighting Subway Crime, One Patrol at a Time

December 31, 2024

The Guardian Angels are back in the Big Apple's subways! After 15 years, they're helping keep the city's underground safe. New Yorkers are thrilled, with some even greeting founder Curtis Sliwa with a kiss. But why are the Angels back? Recently, there have been serious crimes in the subway system. J

politics

DC's Top Prosecutor Steps Down After Hunter Biden Case

December 31, 2024

Matthew Graves, the U. S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, is stepping down from his post. His resignation comes amidst controversy surrounding his handling of cases, particularly the one involving Hunter Biden. Graves decided not to press charges against Hunter Biden for tax evasion, despite

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Overnight Crime Wave Hits Vehicles in Palos Hills

December 31, 2024

In the quiet night of Dec. 27, Palos Hills saw a surge in car burglaries. Seven vehicles fell victim to thieves, with items like GPS devices, cell phones, and even a child's stuffed toy being taken. Most of the break-ins happened in community parking lots of apartment and condo complexes, but one ca

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Volunteer Group Guardian Angels Return to Patrol NYC Subways

December 31, 2024

Ever heard of the Guardian Angels? They're a group of volunteers who help keep New York City's subways safe. After a scary incident where a woman was set on fire on a train, they've decided to start patrolling again. The group's founder, Curtis Sliwa, says they'll be checking on people who seem trou

entertainment

Bruce Willis' Twist as a Tricky Villain in This Crime Series

December 30, 2024

Imagine a crime story where the bad guy isn't just evil, but embodies a whole philosophy of power and control. That's what you get with Bruce Willis' character, Amato, in the thriller series "No Exit. " The show's title comes from a book by philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, who said something like, "Oth

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Crime on the Rise in Palm Beach: A Wake-up Call for Residents

December 30, 2024

Living in Palm Beach, Florida, has always been synonymous with luxury and exclusivity. However, the recent surge in real estate prices, dubbed the "Trump bump, " has brought about an unexpected side effect: a rise in opportunistic crimes. Local authorities have been quietly warning residents to keep