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justice

A Dark Day in Court: Justice for Laken

November 21, 2024

Last Wednesday, a judge put an end to the tragic story of Laken Riley, a bright 22-year-old nursing student, by sentencing Jose Ibarra to life in prison without parole. Prosecutors argued that Ibarra, who was in the country illegally, attacked Riley after she courageously refused to be harmed. This

politics

Big Tech's Unexpected Ally: The Story of Gaetz

November 20, 2024

Representative Gaetz has long been vocal about his critical stance on Big Tech power and has even partnered with Democrats to support regulation efforts. Despite his controversial past, including investigations for sex trafficking and misconduct, he was recently chosen as attorney general, causing q

crime

Brooklyn Jail Sees Unlikely Neighbors: Tekashi 6ix9ine and Diddy in Same Unit

November 20, 2024

Imagine this: Tekashi 6ix9ine, the rapper known for his colorful hair and dramatic legal troubles, is sharing living space with none other than Sean "Diddy" Combs at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn. This unlikely pairing came to light after 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hern

crime

Reform in Criminal Justice: A Look Beyond California's Vote

November 20, 2024

The recent presidential election has sparked debate about the future of criminal justice reform. Some say voters have rejected these changes, pointing to defeats like Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón's loss. But this isn't the full story. Across the U. S. , many prosecutors are still push

business

Google's Chrome Browser in the Hot Seat: Justice Department Wants a Sale

November 19, 2024

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) is gearing up to ask a judge to force Google to sell its popular Chrome browser. This move is part of a larger effort to dismantle Google's dominance in the internet search market. The DoJ believes Google’s control over search engines and browsers is stifling compe

crime

Tragic Stabbing Spree in NYC: Three Attacked, Two Killed

November 19, 2024

Early Monday morning, a chilling incident unfolded in New York City. A 51-year-old man went on a knife rampage, striking three people across Manhattan. The attacks were unprovoked and deadly—two victims lost their lives, while the third was critically injured. The suspect, who appeared to be homeles

health

Wastewater Surveillance: A Fairness-Focused Approach

November 17, 2024

Wastewater monitoring has become a powerful tool for tracking public health since 2020. It's quick and cost-effective. But what's often missing is a focus on fairness. Current ethical discussions mainly center around privacy and legal issues, mostly in North America and Western Europe. We've teamed

environment

Facing the Courts: Who Can Fight for Chile's Environment?

November 17, 2024

Ever wondered who has the right to challenge decisions made by Chile's Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Agency (SMA)? Laws in Chile, specifically N° 20. 417 and 20. 600, state that only those directly affected by a decision can take it to the Environmental Court. But what does "directly affe

politics

Trump’s Lawyers Become Top Justice Officials

November 15, 2024

Donald Trump, who will soon begin his second term as president, has decided to fill key positions in the US Justice Department with his criminal defense lawyers. Todd Blanche, one of his lawyers, has been chosen as the deputy attorney general. His role will include managing daily functions of the de

politics

Trump's Chance to Cut Biden's Green Red Tape

November 15, 2024

President Trump's second term begins on January 20, offering a chance to quickly reverse some of Biden's policies. Many of these policies were implemented through executive orders and other non-legislative means, so Trump can use similar procedures to undo them. One key area to tackle is Biden's env