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A Stranger in the Wrong Bed

March 22, 2026

A father found his son in a terrifying situation when an intruder was caught sleeping in the boy’s bed. The incident happened early Saturday morning in an Oklahoma City neighborhood, where the boy woke up his dad saying, “There’s a man in my bed. ” The father quickly realized his son wasn’t imaginin

crime

Deep Ellum gets a fresh safety strategy after crime rise

March 22, 2026

Deep Ellum in Dallas has faced growing concerns about late-night safety after a noticeable uptick in violent incidents last year. Local business groups, including the Deep Ellum Foundation, spent months putting together a new safety plan to address these issues. The district, known for its mix of da

politics

Staten Island Wants More Police and Youth Programs

March 21, 2026

The District Attorney of Staten Island spoke to the New York City Council this week, asking for extra money to help keep the borough safe and curb crime among young people. He joined other borough attorneys and a special narcotics prosecutor to discuss the upcoming budget for 2027. During the mee

health

Cultural Clues: Boosting Long‑Acting PrEP for Latino LGBTQ Men

March 21, 2026

Latino men who have sex with men across the United States encounter a higher chance of contracting HIV compared to other groups. Even though pre‑exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, can cut HIV risk by more than half, many in this community still face obstacles that keep them from getting the medicatio

politics

City Safety Leader Fired Over Workplace Issues

March 20, 2026

The city’s top safety officer was let go this week after concerns about a toxic workplace and personal self‑promotion surfaced. The deputy mayor of community safety, who had been praised for cutting violent crime, was dismissed by the mayor’s chief of staff and senior aides. The decision came as the

politics

Renaming the Legacy: A Call to Reexamine How We Honor Figures

March 19, 2026

The recent claims that Cesar Chavez, a celebrated labor leader, sexually abused young girls have sparked a wave of demands to remove his name from public places. The accusations surfaced after a detailed New York Times investigation revealed that Chavez allegedly assaulted two underage girls in the

entertainment

Labubu’s New Film Adventure

March 19, 2026

A fresh movie based on the Labubu series is officially in development, with well‑known director Paul King at the helm. King, who earned BAFTA praise for “Wonka” and “Paddington, ” will share writing duties with screenwriter Steven Levenson, whose credits include the Tony‑winning “Dear Evan Hansen

health

Stress, Faith and the Risk of Thoughts About Ending Life

March 19, 2026

Community workers in a Chinese city faced high pressure during the pandemic. Researchers followed them for a year, asking about how much stress they felt, their religious beliefs, and whether they had thoughts of suicide. They used three standard questionnaires to gather the data from 446 workers in

politics

Cafe Beside a Bombed Building

March 18, 2026

A building that once housed homes near Beirut’s center has turned into a cafe. Israel warned residents early Wednesday to leave before dropping an airstrike on the spot. Ahmad Aalwan and his family live above the cafe; they watched the attack from a safer distance. The cafe, called Zahyre,

opinion

Crime Numbers Drop, but the Sound of Guns Remains

March 18, 2026

Across many U. S. cities, serious crime rates are falling faster than they have in years. Homicides and other violent offenses have slipped, thanks to joint efforts by police, community groups, and new technology. Data from federal crime reports show a nearly 10‑percent decline in violence between l