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A Caregiver's Betrayal: A 95-Year-Old's Fight for Safety

October 12, 2024

Imagine being 95 years old, relying on others for daily help, and finding yourself in a sudden, violent attack. This is what Dorothy Foye faced in her Harlem apartment. Her home health aide, Oluwanifemi Aborisade, is accused of beating her mercilessly during a dispute over changing bedsheets. Shocki

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Tragedy at El Monte Sports Bar: One Dead, Two Injured

October 12, 2024

In the early hours of Saturday morning, El Monte was rocked by a shocking incident. A shooting took place at the Silver Dollar Saloon on Lower Azusa Avenue. Police were alerted around 12:09 a.m. and rushed to the scene. Upon arriving, they found a man on the ground, having been fatally shot. The man

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Make Transit Safer: Are Gates the Answer?

October 12, 2024

Imagine hopping on a train after a long day at work. You expect a safe journey home, but are worried about the crime that happens on public transit. This is a common concern. Transit systems are taking steps to assure riders like Dominique Davenport, who once heard gunshots at a MetroLink station in

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Boosting Transit Safety: New Gates and Better Enforcement

October 12, 2024

In East St. Louis, Illinois, a tragedy at a MetroLink station highlighted the need for improved safety in public transit. A city that once bustled with commuters now sees about 74% of pre-pandemic riders returning as of September 2023. This has prompted transit systems to tackle the issue of safety

entertainment

Singing and Dancing with Crime: Inside 'Emilia Pérez'

October 12, 2024

Award-winning director Jacques Audiard recently sat down with the stars of his latest film, 'Emilia Pérez,' at Deadline's Contenders London. The film is a musical crime thriller starring Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, and Selena Gomez. Gascón plays a dual role as Manitas, a cartel boss, and Emilia

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Why Transit Systems Are Now Focusing on Fraud

October 12, 2024

Ever had a scary moment on a train platform? Dominique Davenport faced gunshots while waiting for a ride. He wasn't alone; many riders feel anxious due to transit crimes. Systems like St. Louis' MetroLink, known for its lax fare enforcement, aim to change that. They're adding security gates, a far c

politics

Trump's Stop in Aurora: A Closer Look at His Immigration Message

October 12, 2024

You might've heard that Donald Trump recently visited Aurora, Colorado. This city, near Denver, has been in the news lately for some immigration-related issues. Trump's visit was his first stop in Colorado ahead of the November election. Colorado is known for voting Democratic, so this was a bit unu

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Gun Violence at Gilbert Business: What Happened?

October 12, 2024

Imagine this: early Thursday morning, a business on Pond Branch Road in Gilbert saw something shocking. A man named Howard Fogle, 73, from Wagener, got into an argument with an employee about a job he had given to the store. Things got heated, and Fogle pulled out a gun, shooting the employee multip

politics

Crime Drops, But Politics Plays with Numbers

October 12, 2024

The FBI's latest crime report shows that both violent and property crime in the U.S. decreased in 2023. This is a continuation of a downward trend that started after the higher crime rates during the pandemic. Murder rates dropped by 11.6%, and property crime fell by 2.4%. Overall, violent crime wen

environment

Hurricane Myths: How Misinformation Spreads After Storms

October 12, 2024

After the recent hurricanes in Florida and the Southeast, false information has been spreading like wildfire. This misinformation can have serious real-world effects, such as stopping people from evacuating or getting help. Officials and aid workers are busy clearing up these false claims, which is