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Predicting Safety: How Online News Can Help Us Avoid Crime Hotspots

November 6, 2024

Keeping tabs on thousands of crimes happening every day can be tough. But we're not doing a great job of it. In fact, crime rates are climbing because we don't pay enough attention or collect enough data. This is a problem because people need to know where it's safe to go, police need to catch crimi

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Crime Data: What's Gov. Hochul Not Telling Us?

October 24, 2024

Gov. Hochul recently highlighted a significant drop in crime rates across New York, specifically mentioning a 26% decrease in shootings and low gun violence numbers. She painted a rosy picture, claiming that murder and gun crime rates are at a 60-year low. However, let's delve deeper into the number

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Crime Stats Revised: Violent Crime on the Rise

October 17, 2024

Recently, the FBI quietly updated their crime statistics for 2022, revealing a surprising increase in violent crime across the United States. Instead of a previously reported 2.1% drop, the new data shows a 4.5% rise in violent crimes like murders, rapes, robberies, and aggravated assaults. This cha

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Former President Trump’s Call for Impeachment

October 7, 2024

On Saturday, former U.S. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to demand the impeachment of Vice President Kamala Harris after her visit to the U.S.-Mexico border. During her trip to Douglas, Arizona, Harris criticized Trump’s handling of immigration, stating that it's possible to secure the b

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The Great Crime Numbers Switcheroo: What You Need to Know

October 4, 2024

The FBI has made a shocking change to its crime statistics, which could have serious implications for President Biden's legacy on public safety. The new numbers reveal that violent crimes actually increased by 4.5% in 2022, compared to the previous year. This change adds nearly 80,000 violent crimes

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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