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North Korea warns US weapons deal with South Korea could make things worse

June 13, 2026

North Korea is unhappy about a recent US decision to sell advanced missiles to South Korea. Pyongyang’s foreign ministry called the move a step toward escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Their statement, released through state media, argued that US military support for Seoul is growing stro

crime

Funds Frozen After Tragic Family Case

June 13, 2026

A man in his early thirties, now facing serious charges after his parents' deaths, is caught in a legal battle not just with the courts but with a trust overseeing his inheritance. The trustee managing his parents' estate plans to ask a judge to release funds originally meant for him at age 30, but

crime

How U. S. crime trends changed under Trump’s leadership

June 13, 2026

In 2025, U. S. crime rates dropped sharply, marking the biggest yearly decline since the late 1930s. Murder cases fell by over 18%, while aggravated assaults and robberies also saw significant drops. Even rape cases decreased by nearly 8%, and property crimes like theft and burglary fell by about 12

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How Camden's Tech-First Policing Is Changing Crime Rates

June 13, 2026

A decade ago, Camden, New Jersey, was known as one of America's most dangerous cities. Today, it's making headlines for the opposite reason. The city’s police force has cut homicides to their lowest level in 40 years, with violent crime dropping by 6% in just one year. Behind this turnaround? A mix

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Police Chief in Ohio Faces Serious Charges Over Past Actions

June 13, 2026

A former police chief in Ohio now faces serious legal trouble after being indicted on 70 counts of sex crimes, including 14 involving a minor. Chad Essert, who once led the Bethel Police Department, was arrested in Florida without resistance. Authorities say the alleged crimes happened years ago, be

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Graffiti at Palo Alto Park: Questions Over Motive and Response

June 13, 2026

A playground in Palo Alto woke up to ugly messages on Thursday morning. Someone had sprayed racial slurs, Nazi symbols, and offensive images on equipment at Rinconada Park. The timing suggests it wasn’t random mischief—it happened between 9 p. m. on Wednesday and 7 a. m. on Thursday, when most peopl

weather

Dangerous heat and storms return to DC after deadly tree incidents

June 13, 2026

After violent storms toppled trees and killed two women in Maryland, Washington D. C. and nearby areas now face another round of extreme weather. Friday brings soaring temperatures hitting the mid-90s with oppressive humidity making it feel closer to 100-108 degrees. Meteorologists warn that later i

politics

Teen's death sparks anger over U. S. facility in Kenya

June 13, 2026

A 17-year-old boy in central Kenya died during protests against a U. S. quarantine site for Ebola-exposed individuals, his family says. The teen left home to collect a school uniform when he got caught in the unrest. Police claim he was hit by a tear-gas canister, but witnesses and a protest leader

politics

Can science stay neutral when politics gets hot?

June 13, 2026

The National Academies of Science has long been seen as a steady voice in a stormy world. Born in the chaos of the Civil War, its job was to give clear, expert advice to the government. Over time, it built a reputation for tackling tough topics—even when powerful groups didn’t like the answers. But

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New Crypto Bill Sparks Debate Over Developer Protections

June 13, 2026

A recent Senate bill aims to bring clarity to cryptocurrency regulations, but it’s causing tension between law enforcement and tech developers. The proposed CLARITY Act wants to define who counts as a money transmitter—key players who move user funds. Developers who write software or provide self-cu