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Older Crime Victims: Lessons from a Collaborative Trial

January 17, 2025

As our population ages, we're seeing more older adults fall victim to community crimes. The emotional toll on these victims is huge and long-lasting, yet there's a lack of research on ways to help them. While combining public health services and care is a good idea, no one's really shown how to do i

entertainment

Small-Town Sleuths: Murder Mysteries Return for Season 2

January 17, 2025

Fox has decided to bring back the crime series "Murder in a Small Town" for a second season. This show, starring Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk, is based on the award-winning Karl Alberg book series. The first season used a few books from the series, and there are still plenty more stories to e

politics

Washington DC's Makeover: Trump's Plans for His Second Term

January 17, 2025

As President-elect Donald Trump gears up for his second term, he's set his sights on revamping Washington DC. He's not happy with the state of the capital and wants to make some big changes. One of the main issues he's focused on is crime. In 2023, it spiked in DC, and Trump isn't having it. He thin

politics

Hochul's Nighttime Subway Plan: A Bright Idea or Diversion?

January 17, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul recently proposed an interesting plan in her State of the State address. She wants to place a police officer on every train during overnight hours for six months. Sounds good, right? But hold on, there's more to consider. First off, what about the other 16 hours of the day? Wi

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Understanding a Tragedy: Factors Behind Pistorius's Crime

January 16, 2025

In January 2024, the world once again turned its eyes to Oscar Pistorius, the South African runner who was released on parole. This event prompted many to reevaluate the social factors that contributed to the tragic murder of Reeva Steenkamp. By applying theories like Connell's gender order theory a

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Exploring ‘Public Disorder, ’ Netflix’s New Italian Crime Thriller

January 16, 2025

Netflix has rolled out a new crime thriller called "Public Disorder, " which just hit the streaming service on January 15. You might have missed it since bigger hits often hog the spotlight, but this Italian series has something intriguing to offer. Let's take a closer look. Set in Rome, "Public Di

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Drivers Unwittingly Involved in Package Theft Attempt

January 16, 2025

In Norfolk, Massachusetts, a clever but failed attempt to steal packages involved using food delivery drivers. The town's police were called to a home on Pennacook Street after reports of suspicious activity. They found that three DoorDash drivers had visited the address within a short time span to

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South Africa's Plan: Arrest Miners, Not Aid

January 15, 2025

Hundreds of miners are trapped underground in an illegal gold mine in South Africa. Instead of helping these desperate workers, the government plans to arrest them. Why? Because they broke the law by entering the mine, says the minister. This crisis has been going on for months, with over 100 deaths

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Watch Out, Minnesota: 'Car Hoppers' on the Prowl!

January 15, 2025

These days, it's hard to keep up with all the new tricks scammers are using. They send emails, text messages, or even call us pretending to be someone we know. Now, they're using AI to make the calls sound real! All this tech stuff makes us forget about the old-fashioned crimes happening right in fr

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Hitchhiking Dangers: A Closer Look at Sexual Homicides

January 15, 2025

Hitchhiking is often depicted as dangerous, especially when it comes to sexual homicides. But have you ever wondered why? Researchers have just started to dig into this topic, comparing hitchhiking victims with those involved in sex work. The results? Offenders see hitchhikers as easy targets for ab