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Downtown L. A. Residents Face Ongoing Safety Worries Despite Lower Crime Rates

May 30, 2026

Los Angeles has seen a drop in violent crime over recent years, but that doesn’t mean everyone feels safer. Last month, an 84-year-old man with dementia was brutally attacked and killed just blocks from his downtown home. The crime happened in broad daylight near a place he frequented, showing how q

crime

What happened to Kenia Monge? A twisted tale of a missing girl and a shocking confession

May 30, 2026

Kenia Monge, a bright 19-year-old just days away from starting college in Denver, vanished without a trace on a March night in 2011. After leaving a club with friends, she disappeared forever, leaving behind only her phone at the venue. The search that followed uncovered a chilling message on her de

crime

Neighbor attack leaves one injured over cash dispute

May 30, 2026

A late-night fight in a quiet DeKalb neighborhood turned violent when a man used a machete on his roommate over money. The attack happened just after midnight on Edgebrook Drive. When police arrived, they found the victim with deep cuts on his right arm. Emergency responders gave first aid on scene

environment

When climate research meets hidden agendas: The tangled web behind fossil fuel funding claims

May 30, 2026

A single accusation can spark years of controversy, especially when it involves science, money, and hidden motives. Back in 2015, a major news story claimed that a climate scientist received over a million dollars from fossil fuel companies, supposedly to spread misinformation. The scientist in ques

technology

Blue Origin’s rocket troubles and what it means for moon travel plans

May 30, 2026

A major test explosion last night destroyed Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket at its Florida launch site, leaving no injuries but raising big questions about NASA’s moon plans. The rocket was supposed to help deliver cargo and eventually astronauts to the lunar surface as part of the Artemis program, b

science

Why race still messes with health research

May 30, 2026

Science claims to be all about facts. But when it comes to race and health, some old ideas keep sneaking back in. Many studies still group people by race like it’s a biological fact—not a social label. That causes real problems. For example, medicine treats Black patients differently just because of

religion

Mixed messages at national events threaten religious freedom

May 30, 2026

A recent gathering on the National Mall mixed government resources with religious promotion, raising questions about separation of church and state. The event featured prayers, speeches, and a stage set up by Freedom 250, a group pushing a vision of America as a Christian nation. Organizers called i

health

Stopping Ebola in Congo: Progress and Problems on the Ground

May 30, 2026

The World Health Organization’s leader just landed in Kinshasa to help fight a rare Ebola strain in Congo. This isn’t just a quick visit—it’s a push to stop a fast-moving outbreak that’s already hit over 1, 000 people. Out of 125 confirmed cases, 17 have died, while neighboring Uganda has reported n

politics

Georgia Judge Faces Scrutiny Over Outside Connections

May 30, 2026

A federal judge in Georgia is under fire after the Justice Department pushed for her removal from a case involving voter registration records. The request came after reports linked Judge Eleanor Ross to a misconduct scandal, including an extramarital affair with a high-ranking officer. A judicial pa

politics

Iran’s hidden uranium stockpile shapes nuclear talks

May 30, 2026

Nuclear negotiations between Iran and the U. S. have hit a major roadblock over an invisible but powerful player: highly enriched uranium tucked away underground. Earlier this year, Israel and the U. S. launched strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, crippling much of the visible infrastructure. Yet