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Weekly Wrap-Up: Big News and New Faces in Chicago

December 8, 2024

Phew! December is here, and it's been quite the week in the news. Let's start with the big one: President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, who was in some hot water with the law. Despite promising not to use his presidential powers in his son's criminal cases, Biden went ahead and did it anyway.

entertainment

Crime & Sugar: When Actors Become Bandits

December 6, 2024

Ever wondered how desperation and syrup mix? Margo Martindale and Chris Diamantopoulos are here to show you. These actors teamed up in "The Sticky, " a comedy about a heist. But not just any heist – we're talking maple syrup! Based on a real 2012 event, the story follows a maple farmer and a Boston

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Victims' Voices: Reshaping NYC's Justice System

December 6, 2024

Imagine New York City without Rikers Island. That's the plan, and it's time to listen to who matters most: crime victims. A new report shows that most survivors want support, not just punishment. They want people struggling with mental health and addiction to get help in secure facilities, not jails

entertainment

Guy Ritchie's New Series: A Peek Into London's Crime Scene

December 6, 2024

Guy Ritchie has something exciting brewing in the crime drama genre. His upcoming series on Paramount+ and Showtime is packed with talented stars, including Joanne Froggatt and Jasmine Jobson. The story dives into the hidden power struggles of two prominent London families, with a secret puppet mast

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Mystery Words on Bullets: Clues in CEO's Shooting

December 5, 2024

In a shocking turn of events, police investigating the deadly shooting of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson discovered three intriguing words on bullet casings at the crime scene. The words "deny, " "defend, " and "depose" were found by detectives, which might be clues left by the gunman. Thomps

lifestyle

Staying Safe in Airbnb Rentals: Learning from a Bad Experience

December 5, 2024

Ren booked a long-term Airbnb in Washington D. C. , but his first booking was canceled. Airbnb helped find another place with a slight discount, but Ren soon realized the new neighborhood was dangerous. He found out that there were high murder and auto theft rates, and even news articles mentioned h

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The Illegal Immigrant Behind Chicago's Latest Hate Crime

December 5, 2024

On October 26, a 22-year-old man from Mauritania named Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi opened fire on an Orthodox Jewish man in Chicago's West Rogers Park neighborhood. The attacker, who was in the U. S. illegally, targeted the man because of his religion. Abdallahi had been in the country since March 2023,

entertainment

Santosh: The U. K. ’s Oscar Hopeful Finally Finds a Home

December 5, 2024

"Santosh, " a critically acclaimed crime drama from India, has found a distributor in the U. K. Vertigo Releasing, in partnership with Civic Studio, will bring the film to British theaters on March 21, 2025. Directed by British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri, the story follows a widowed police consta

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Crime Drops in New York, Then a Shocking Murder

December 5, 2024

New York City saw a big dip in crime rates in November 2024. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) announced that crime fell by nearly 6 percent. This drop was mainly due to fewer murders, robberies, and burglaries. The NYPD also reported a significant decrease in shootings, with 61 fewer incid

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Shipping Mishaps: A Chinese Man's Hidden Weapon Trade

December 4, 2024

Shenghua Wen wasn't just any tourist in Southern California. This 41-year-old from China was up to something illegal. He overstayed his student visa and got caught sending a peculiar cargo: guns and ammunition. Authorities found out he was shipping these from the Port of Long Beach to North Korea. S