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Investigation: Trump Acted as Private Candidate, Not President in 2020 Loss Challenge

October 3, 2024

Special counsel Jack Smith argues that Donald Trump acted as a private candidate and not as the president when he attempted to overturn his election loss in 2020. The filing comes amidst ongoing investigations into potential federal election interference by Trump. Separately, President Biden and Vic

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Is Downtown Dallas Becoming a Hotspot for Crime?

September 30, 2024

Downtown Dallas has seen a significant increase in violent crime over the past year, sparking concerns among local business owners, residents, and city officials. According to data from the Dallas Police Department, the central business district has experienced a nearly 20% increase in violent crime

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Boston's Boston Common: A Balancing Act of Safety and Community

September 25, 2024

Boston's Boston Common, a historic hub of community and commerce, has become a hotbed of concern for locals and visitors alike. The escalating crime rates in the area have led business owners and city officials to sound the alarm. But is the Boston Common truly getting more dangerous? To answer this

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Cleveland's Crime Conundrum: Numbers Tell a Different Story

September 19, 2024

Cleveland's city leaders are touting a significant drop in crime rates, but a closer look reveals a more complex reality. While the mayor and police department claim a 34% decrease in homicides and a 10% drop in violent crimes, some residents and city council members are questioning the accuracy of

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The Great Social Experiment

September 19, 2024

In the world of Wikipedia, the concept of reliable sources is open to interpretation. A recent change to the "List of Executive Branch Czars" article highlights this issue. Prior to July 24, Kamala Harris was listed as part of the article, but after that date, her name vanished. This disappearance i

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Is the Crime Rate Really at a 50-Year Low?

September 15, 2024

The Problem with Crime Statistics: Understanding Limitations of FBI's Statistics When it comes to crime statistics, it's easy to get caught up in the numbers without stopping to think about what they really mean. The Biden administration made headlines by claiming that violent crime rates were at a

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The Unreliable Crime Rate Debate: Chasing Statistics in the Dark

September 12, 2024

The debate around crime rates is heating up, but are we really getting an accurate picture? The FBI changed the way it gathers crime data in 2021, which led to some major cities, where crime is more prevalent, missing from the statistics. This means we're only getting a partial picture of crime rate