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Sinaloa Shootout: 19 Dead, Cartel Leader Caught

October 23, 2024

In the heart of Mexico's Sinaloa state, a fierce gun battle erupted, leaving 19 suspected cartel members dead and one local cartel leader arrested. The clash happened just outside Culiacan, the state's capital, when over 30 armed gunmen opened fire on soldiers. Authorities responded, leading some of

crime

Tragic End to a Charitable Day

October 23, 2024

A Tennessee medical student, Ellie Claire Young, was tragically killed at a cancer charity walk. The 22-year-old was shot by her ex-boyfriend, Jackson Hopper, who then led police on a dangerous car chase across multiple counties. The incident happened on Saturday at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis duri

politics

What Do Recent Politics Surveys Tells Us About Violence and Democracy?

October 22, 2024

Researchers from the Public Religion Research Institute (PRI) and the Brookings Institution joined forces to explore the current state of American politics with their "2024 American Values Survey. " One astonishing finding is that 19% of people believe that if Donald Trump loses the 2024 presidentia

health

Polio Rises in Pakistan as Vaccination Campaign Approaches

October 21, 2024

Pakistan is facing a worrying increase in polio cases. So far this year, 39 new cases have been confirmed, compared to only six in all of last year. The rise comes just ahead of a major vaccination campaign aimed at immunizing at least 32 million children. The campaign, set to start on October 28, a

crime

Razor Attack on Subway: A Man Lost His Sight, Another Was Slashed

October 18, 2024

In the early morning, a man named Nedal Kifeyah, who works as a waiter, got into a scary situation. He was waiting for the train at the Bay Ridge Avenue subway station when someone attacked him with a knife. Unfortunately, he was stabbed in his eye, which could lead to blindness. The attacker was we

politics

Will Trump’s Win Lead to a Country in Crisis?

October 16, 2024

Political analyst Mark Halperin recently sparked a debate on Tucker Carlson's podcast bypredicting dire consequences if Donald Trump wins the 2024 election. Halperin, renowned for his electoral insights, suggests that a Trump victory could trigger mental health issues, violence, and even family brea

crime

Shooting at Santa Monica College: Tragedy in the Neighborhood

October 16, 2024

A tragic event unfolded at Santa Monica College when an employee was critically injured in a shooting. This incident happened late Monday evening at the Center for Media and Design campus on Stewart Street. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital. The college's chief of police, Johnnie Adams, con

crime

Securing Transit: A Focus on Fare Evaders to Boost Safety

October 13, 2024

Transit systems are investing in new security measures to combat fare evasion, hoping to boost safety and attract more riders. One example is the MetroLink in the St. Louis area, which is installing 8-foot metal gates to ensure riders have valid fare cards. This is a significant shift from their pre

politics

A New Mayor Starts in Mexico: What Now?

October 11, 2024

Last Thursday, a doctor named Gustavo Alarcón was sworn in as the new mayor of Chilpancingo, a city in southern Mexico. This happened just days after the previous mayor, Alejandro Arcos, was brutally killed and beheaded. Arcos had only been in office for a week. The city is caught in a violent fight

crime

Brutal Attack on Doctor Sparks Widespread Protests

October 9, 2024

A man has been accused of the gruesome murder and rape of a female doctor in Kolkata, sparking massive nationwide protests over the persistent issue of gender violence in India. The incident took place at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where the doctor was found dead with multiple injuries, in