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gun violence reduction office

A Congressman’s Sudden Return and the Questions That Follow

June 26, 2026

Tom Kean Jr. , who won a New Jersey congressional seat by defeating a Democrat two years ago, vanished from public view in early March. His office claimed he was dealing with a personal health issue, but offered almost no updates since then—turning an odd absence into a growing guessing game. Just d

politics

Celebrities, voter rules, and the mess on Sunset Boulevard

June 26, 2026

Los Angeles County is now checking voter records after someone noticed 36 people—including a bunch of famous actors—used the same West Hollywood office address on their voter forms. Most of these folks listed Suite 600 on Sunset Boulevard as their home, but the building is actually the office of a f

health

Spotting Hidden Clues: Why Doctors Struggle with Violence Cases

June 26, 2026

Many people assume doctors can easily recognize abuse victims during check-ups. But the truth is trickier. General practitioners often meet patients who hide their struggles behind vague complaints like headaches or tiredness. These aren’t just random symptoms—they can be silent cries for help. Yet,

crime

Selling guns without rules in Chicago

June 26, 2026

A quiet war rages on Chicago streets every day. Nearly 25, 000 illegal firearms have been collected by police in just two years—that’s over 35 guns taken off the streets daily. Among them, automatic weapons and modified pistols slip through the cracks far too easily. The city’s response? A new offic

opinion

Mayor’s New Rules on Youth at Festival

June 25, 2026

The city held a big African‑American festival last Saturday. About one hundred teens caused trouble, and the police called it civil unrest. Two officers were hit by the crowd. The mayor decided that from now on, anyone under 18 must have an adult with them at the event. He said no unsupe

crime

A Deadly Night in Sunnyside: The Mystery of a Stolen Car and a Murdered Man

June 25, 2026

A routine call to a car fire on August 15, 1994, at 830 Howard Ave. in Sunnyside turned into a nightmare when firefighters found a charred body wrapped in a rug inside the vehicle. The victim, a white male aged 35‑40, was bound with an electrical cord in a hog‑tie position and had been shot several

crime

Bribes, Arrests and Police Scandal Shake New York City

June 25, 2026

Frank Carone, who once ran the office of former Mayor Eric Adams, was taken into custody early Monday after federal agents seized his house. Investigators say he accepted money routed through his brother, Anthony Carone, linked to a contract that turned a hotel into a homeless shelter. The same br

opinion

Texas Lawmaker’s Stance Raises Big Health Questions

June 25, 2026

Ken Paxton, the Texas Attorney General, celebrated the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade as a triumph for his office, even declaring an internal holiday. This celebration came at the expense of many Texans who lost control over their own bodies. Paxton’s support for Texas’ strict abortion ban

health

Measles Alert in Los Angeles: What You Need to Know

June 25, 2026

Los Angeles County has recorded its seventh measles case this year. The illness came from a traveler who landed at Hollywood Burbank Airport on June 17 after flying from Phoenix. The person was contagious while inside the county. People who were at Gate A4 between 8:45 a. m. and 9:45 a. m. on that

education

Maryland Schools Under Fire Over Gender Rules

June 25, 2026

The U. S. Department of Education has opened investigations into the Maryland State Department of Education and several local school districts, claiming that their policies give boys the right to use girls’ restrooms, locker rooms and sports teams. The probes were announced on the anniversary of Tit