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fromSFGATE
7 hours ago

Calif. woman escapes kidnapper by hiding in gas station, police say

The woman said she was hiding in a gas station bathroom in Blue Lake, a community off Highway 299. She also sent several text messages asking for help.
US news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Police investigate shooting death of man as homicide | CBC News

A man died in hospital after a shooting in Toronto, which is now being investigated as a homicide.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Family of murdered woman traumatised after police gave photo of her killer laughing

Families of murder victims face trauma when receiving inappropriate photos of offenders, highlighting the need for better management of such images.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Deporting soldiers? Why immigrant veterans fear removal from US

Mass deportation efforts under President Trump raise concerns for immigrant veterans facing potential expulsion despite their military service.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

LIVE: 1 police officer killed, another wounded, in shooting at Chicago hospital, officials say

A Chicago police officer was killed and another was in critical condition after a suspect opened fire while in custody inside a hospital, officials said.
Chicago Blackhawks
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Woman's body recovered from waters off Brooklyn shoreline

A woman's body was recovered from the water off the Brooklyn shoreline, and an autopsy will determine her cause of death.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Woman's body found floating off NYC - near where man's corpse was discovered last month

A woman's body was found floating near the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, following the discovery of a man's body in the same area last month.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Woman's body recovered from waters off Brooklyn shoreline

A woman's body was recovered from the water off the Brooklyn shoreline, and an autopsy will determine her cause of death.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Woman's body found floating off NYC - near where man's corpse was discovered last month

A woman's body was found floating near the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, following the discovery of a man's body in the same area last month.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Power of Positive Choices and Taking Control

Personal empowerment and responsibility begin with the choice to engage with the internet and the content it offers.
Chicago
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

One police officer dead after Chicago hospital shooting

A shooting at a Chicago hospital resulted in one police officer dead and another critically injured, with the suspect in custody.
#murder
fromABC7 Chicago
1 day ago
Miami food

Roommate charged with two counts of murder in death, disappearance of two Florida students

NYC LGBT
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

From the Archives: The Macabre Case of the Man in the Mask

Five youths discovered a human corpse in a smokehouse, leading to the arrest of Bernard LeGeros for the murder of Eigil Vesti.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
London politics

'I was innocent but treated like a killer - my best friend was murdered and I couldn't even attend her funeral,' says ex-partner of Natalie McNally

SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Dedicated student, track athlete, and now a suspect in the killing of a Burbank teacher

Sergio Fraire is accused of murdering a teacher and injuring her daughter, shocking his community and former classmates.
Brooklyn
fromAol
1 day ago

Serial killer pleads guilty to deaths of 3 women in Brooklyn senior housing complex

A handyman pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly women he was hired to help in a Brooklyn apartment complex.
fromABC7 Chicago
1 day ago
Miami food

Roommate charged with two counts of murder in death, disappearance of two Florida students

NYC LGBT
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

From the Archives: The Macabre Case of the Man in the Mask

Five youths discovered a human corpse in a smokehouse, leading to the arrest of Bernard LeGeros for the murder of Eigil Vesti.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
London politics

'I was innocent but treated like a killer - my best friend was murdered and I couldn't even attend her funeral,' says ex-partner of Natalie McNally

SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Dedicated student, track athlete, and now a suspect in the killing of a Burbank teacher

Sergio Fraire is accused of murdering a teacher and injuring her daughter, shocking his community and former classmates.
Brooklyn
fromAol
1 day ago

Serial killer pleads guilty to deaths of 3 women in Brooklyn senior housing complex

A handyman pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly women he was hired to help in a Brooklyn apartment complex.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Report details missing, murdered Indigenous people in San Jose - San Jose Spotlight

Generational trauma from colonization and violence against Indigenous people in the U.S. is quantified in a report on Bay Area Native communities.
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

French prosecutors ask to try serial killer in 1989 cold case

Dubbed the 'Criminal Backpacker' by the media, Heaulme's victims included lone women, pensioners and children.
France news
fromFuturism
3 days ago

FBI Investigating Series of Deaths Among Top Scientists With Very Specific Specialties

The FBI is spearheading the effort to look for connections into the missing and deceased scientists, indicating a serious investigation into these mysterious cases.
OMG science
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Human remains belonging to multiple young children found in Memphis: Police

Three young children's remains were discovered in Memphis, prompting an investigation into their identities and circumstances of death.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Bodycam video shows Antioch officer stuck inside robbery suspect's getaway car

A police chase in Antioch escalated from an armed robbery, resulting in an officer firing at a suspect while trapped in the getaway car.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Behavioral scientists found that major life transitions in people over 60 - retirement, children leaving, the loss of a parent - produce a measurable increase in dream vividness and emotional intensity that most people dismiss as strange and that psychology says is actually the mind doing in sleep what it hasn't been given space to do while awake - Silicon Canals

Major life transitions after 60 significantly increase dream vividness, aiding emotional regulation and memory consolidation.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

He raped young men & infected them with HIV. Now he's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

Adam Hall was convicted of transmitting HIV and raping multiple young men, receiving a minimum 23-year life sentence.
#missing-persons
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Roommate arrested after body of University of South Florida doctoral student discovered

One Bangladeshi doctoral student was found dead, and his roommate has been arrested in connection with the case, while another student remains missing.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Roommate arrested after body of University of South Florida doctoral student discovered

One Bangladeshi doctoral student was found dead, and his roommate has been arrested in connection with the case, while another student remains missing.
Data science
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

NIST is giving fingerprint examiners better tools for a messy job

NIST aims to enhance forensic fingerprint examination accuracy and training through new resources, including a database and open-source software.
Writing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I quit fast-paced journalism to care for my sick mom. My experience in both led me to become a celebrant at funerals.

Mandy Appleyard transitioned from a journalism career to caregiving for her mother, finding new purpose and connection during challenging times.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Landmark ruling: Prosecutors cannot force domestic violence survivors to waive past-trauma hearing

Survivors of domestic violence cannot be forced to waive DVSJA hearings as part of plea agreements, according to a ruling by the New York Court of Appeals.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Santa Monica nonprofit director found dead alongside wife; police investigate murder-suicide

A prominent Santa Monica figure, Jeremy Ferguson, and his wife, Mandy Zelinka, were found dead in an incident being investigated as a possible murder-suicide.
Boston
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Woman who was abused by garda ex-husband says she was broken in 'every part of my life'

Margaret Loftus experienced a recurring nightmare symbolizing her feelings of entrapment while attempting to bring a complaint of domestic abuse.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Criminal gangs profiting as child sexual abuse websites double, experts say

The number of commercial child sexual abuse websites has doubled in a year, highlighting a significant increase in online exploitation by criminal gangs.
Digital life
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

The Anguish of Data Loss

Data preservation is crucial, yet digital devices are fragile and often treated carelessly, leading to significant loss when data is not backed up.
Environment
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Suffering from Eco-Paralysis? Here's What You Can Do

Many Americans feel climate distress and eco-paralysis, which can lead to action and improved mental health through engagement with climate emotions.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Six-month-old baby found abandoned in Times Square, police search for child's father: sources | amNewYork

Police are searching for the father of a 6-month-old girl found abandoned in Times Square.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Two People Found Dead Inside Car at Berkeley's Aquatic Park

Two individuals were found dead in a car in West Berkeley, with indications of possible overdoses.
Careers
fromFast Company
4 days ago

You survived a layoff. Now what?

Surviving layoffs brings complex emotions like relief, guilt, frustration, and anxiety about job security and workplace relationships.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Victims of sexual violence distressed by MPs' pugnacious' questioning

Witnessing pugnacious questioning resulted in her breaking down, sobbing and struggling to breathe. The committee chair failed to prevent the tone from escalating.
UK politics
Pets
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says the grief people feel when a dog dies is often heavier than they expected because the dog witnessed years of their private self that no human in their life ever saw - Silicon Canals

Grief for a pet can be profound and complex, often surpassing societal expectations based on relationship hierarchy.
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Why Your Story, Engagement, And Empathy Matter More Than Ever - Above the Law

Trust begins with realness. When lawyers share their story and the reason behind their work, clients see themselves reflected in that narrative. Clients are not simply hiring legal skill; they are looking for alignment, empathy, and shared values. Storytelling bridges that gap.
Online marketing
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
5 days ago

Dangers coming from inside the house - Harvard Gazette

John D. Spengler's research significantly advanced indoor air quality awareness and led to smoking bans on airplanes and improved childhood asthma understanding.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

The people who were praised for being mature as children and punished for being needy as adults, and the decades it takes to untangle which one was actually true - Silicon Canals

Maturity in children often reflects adult expectations, leading to long-term consequences for the child's emotional development.
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

The father's plea that ICE ignored: I have a daughter with Down syndrome and autism and a wife with cancer, please don't deport me'

A father struggles to connect with his daughter after being deported, while her mother fights for their family's unity despite challenges.
UK news
fromIndependent
17 hours ago

'I am six feet from Tina Satchwell's body. She's buried in her dressing gown, underneath the stairs'

Tina Satchwell's remains were found buried in her home six years after her husband reported her missing.
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

My Dad Was Murdered. When People Find Out, They All Ask the Same Question. They Don't Like My Answer.

Anger can be a complex, enduring emotion that transforms over time, often hidden beneath the surface after initial outbursts.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

We aren't scared any more': #MeToo's lessons give Epstein survivors strength to speak out

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell demand transparency and accountability, marking a significant moment for the #MeToo movement.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

DNA match found for perpetrator of decades-old murder, rape in Brockton, DA says

"For decades, the Bishop and Bell families were deprived of the full story of what happened to their loved ones. It was a lengthy process to identify Robert Carey, but it is my sincere hope that knowing his name and bringing his heinous actions to light will bring a sense of closure and peace to the Bishop and Bell families."
NYC LGBT
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says the hardest truth about aging isn't that your body slows down - it's that you become invisible in rooms you used to command, and most people never acknowledge this shift because it implies something they're not ready to admit about how much of their identity was built on being seen - Silicon Canals

Aging invisibly is a significant issue, where older individuals feel unnoticed and undervalued in social contexts.
#fbi-investigation
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago

FBI investigating possible links between deaths and disappearances of at least 10 scientists

The FBI is investigating connections among recent deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to government projects, amid growing speculation and no evidence of foul play.
Science
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

FBI probes missing or dead scientists, including four from the L.A. area

The FBI is investigating the deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to sensitive research, raising national security concerns.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago

FBI investigating possible links between deaths and disappearances of at least 10 scientists

The FBI is investigating connections among recent deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to government projects, amid growing speculation and no evidence of foul play.
Science
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

FBI probes missing or dead scientists, including four from the L.A. area

The FBI is investigating the deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to sensitive research, raising national security concerns.
Law
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Can You "See" Criminal Intent? What Research Reveals

Criminal appearance and perceived remorse significantly influence legal outcomes and sentencing decisions.
Science
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Tabloid reports linking 10 missing and dead scientists spur FBI probe

Foreign spies may be targeting scientists with access to US government secrets, as multiple scientists connected to nuclear technology have gone missing or died.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
4 days ago

The Impossible Case of Lilly and Jack: How Did Two Kids Just Vanish in Nova Scotia? | The Walrus

Two children, Lilly and Jack, mysteriously vanished in the remote hamlet of Lansdowne Station, Nova Scotia.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Missing Boston hiker found dead on N.H. trail

Kent Wood, 61, was found dead after being unprepared for winter conditions while hiking in New Hampshire.
#openai
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Florida probes ChatGPT role in mass shooting. OpenAI says bot "not responsible."

OpenAI is cooperating with authorities investigating a mass shooting linked to a ChatGPT account, emphasizing it did not promote illegal actions.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Florida to open criminal investigation into OpenAI over ChatGPT's influence on alleged mass shooter

Florida's attorney general is investigating OpenAI for potential influence on a mass shooting suspect's actions through ChatGPT.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Florida probes ChatGPT role in mass shooting. OpenAI says bot "not responsible."

OpenAI is cooperating with authorities investigating a mass shooting linked to a ChatGPT account, emphasizing it did not promote illegal actions.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Florida to open criminal investigation into OpenAI over ChatGPT's influence on alleged mass shooter

Florida's attorney general is investigating OpenAI for potential influence on a mass shooting suspect's actions through ChatGPT.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

They all survived Jeffrey Epstein. They have something to tell you

When I delivered my victim impact statement after Maxwell's sentencing, I nearly shouted. I talked about my emotional health, my physical health, how this derailed my life. I wanted to project my voice so that no one in that courtroom could ignore what I was saying.
Social justice
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Developing a Helpful Long-Term Perspective After Psychosis

Short-term thinking and emotions are common in early recovery from trauma, but developing a long-term perspective is essential for healing.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California family's worst fears realized in airport murder-suicide: 'We were crying for help'

Failed mental health systems contributed to a tragic shooting involving a father and son at a Nevada airport.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Developing a Helpful Long-Term Perspective After Psychosis

Short-term thinking and emotions are common in early recovery from trauma, but developing a long-term perspective is essential for healing.
Brooklyn
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Cold case detectives one step closer to solving murder of Florida trans woman

Cold case detectives have identified a person of interest in the murder of Bree Black, a Black transgender woman, six years after her death.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The hardest thing about healing isn't the work itself. It's the quiet grief of realizing how many years you spent believing the problem was you, when the actual problem was an environment that needed you to believe that in order to keep functioning - Silicon Canals

Family systems may require a child to remain unwell for their own functionality, leading to grief and loss when the child realizes their true self.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I went to a gory serial killer exhibit has America's true crime obsession gone too far?

Mind of a Serial Killer: the Experience examines the motives of infamous murderers through recreations and psychological profiles, provoking both horror and fascination.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Teen boy held at young offenders' institute dies

The juvenile from HMP Feltham A, which holds children aged between 15 and 18 who are on remand or have been convicted, died in hospital on Monday.
UK news
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Case of the Disappearing Scientists

The mystery of the missing scientists began with a Silver Alert. In late February, a retired Air Force major general named Neil McCasland left his house in New Mexico for a walk and never returned.
OMG science
Los Angeles
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

It's America's Most Notorious Unsolved Murder. Two Men Said They Know Who Did It. Then Came the Fallout.

Grave Line Tours offers a unique experience exploring the infamous Black Dahlia murder in Los Angeles.
Psychology
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

How grievance turns to violence in a mass shooter's mind

Mass shootings often stem from escalating grievances and personal trauma rather than spontaneous acts or primarily mental illness.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

A child lost her dad in the Key Bridge collapse. Now, DHS wants to deport her mother

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in 2024 highlighted the vulnerabilities of immigrant labor and led to changes in immigration policy.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Op-Ed | No More 24' puts New Yorkers like me at risk | amNewYork

Protesters demand the No More 24 Act to end 24-hour workdays for home care workers, fearing it jeopardizes care for individuals with disabilities.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bxtimes.com
4 days ago

We have to demand accountability': Vigil held for Mitchel Houses senior killed by stray bullet Bronx Times

Community leaders and residents demand accountability for gun violence following the death of 78-year-old Edgar Spence from a stray bullet.
Science
fromMail Online
3 days ago

NASA engineer's fiery death fuels missing scientist fears

The mysterious death of NASA engineer Joshua LeBlanc raises concerns amid a pattern of missing scientists.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

How Can Survivors Regain Pleasure After Sexual Trauma?

Survivors of sexual trauma can experience a range of sexual responses, including both desire and avoidance, and their fantasies often overlap with non-victims.
UK news
fromIndependent
6 days ago

'He could kill another woman': Brother of murder victim hits out at authorities over how killer's release has been handled

Authorities' handling of David McCord's parole breaches is criticized as 'madness' by the brother of murder victim Nichola Dickson.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Not Responsible for Their Own Suffering

The effects of trauma from sexual abuse in adolescence are long-lasting and profoundly alter development.
Social justice
fromKqed
3 days ago

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

Increased immigration enforcement has led to a decline in mental health support access among immigrant families in the Bay Area.
SF parents
fromDefector
1 week ago

The Killing That Won't Let Go | Defector

Grief persists indefinitely, and justice remains elusive for Steve Cornejo, who was shot and killed 21 years ago without the shooter facing charges.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Bronx rape case: Police release sketch of suspect who violently raped woman in apartment building | amNewYork

The suspect approached the 55-year-old woman and went on the attack, beating and then raping her. During the horrendous assault, cops said, the perpetrator kicked and punched the victim multiple times throughout her head and body.
NYC LGBT
US news
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

When Traffic Violence Hits The Same Family Twice - Years Apart, On Exactly the Same Street - Streetsblog USA

Traffic fatalities at the same intersection highlight the urgent need for traffic calming measures in communities.
Social justice
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Abuse survivors unsatisfied after human rights tribunal settlement comes with NDA | CBC News

A woman alleges gender discrimination by York Regional Police, claiming they mishandled her report of historical sexual abuse.
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

A new immersive experience that dives into the mind of serial killers launches in NYC | amNewYork

Mind of a Serial Killer's mission is to dissect the mindsets of what drives murder for a better global understanding, while creating a place to honor slain victims.
NYC LGBT
#missing-person
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Sister of missing Scarborough man renews appeals for information in his disappearance | CBC News

Tatev Stepanyan seeks information on her brother Taron's disappearance, now a potential homicide case, after two years without answers.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Sister of missing Scarborough man renews appeals for information in his disappearance | CBC News

Tatev Stepanyan seeks information on her brother Taron's disappearance, now a potential homicide case, after two years without answers.
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Where Do the Disappeared Go? | The Walrus

There is nothing more dangerous than an enforced disappearance. Think about the word for a moment: disappearance. Imagine waking up to find that a relative has vanished without a trace, or that you've been torn away from your family with no explanation. When you're disappeared, anything can happen to you, from verbal humiliation to physical torture or even death.
World news
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Identity Loss Shapes Behavior Long Before Crime Emerges

Carlos described his return home as a journey filled with memories of familiar neighborhoods and voices, yet he felt a quiet distance from them. Years spent in Tampa reshaped his identity, altering how he spoke and related to others. He recognized everything around him but felt a disconnection, as if the bond between his place and self had loosened over time.
Social justice
London food
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Body of woman discovered on grounds of University Hospital Limerick

A woman in her 50s was found deceased in a car at University Hospital Limerick's emergency department parking area; gardai suspect a medical emergency rather than foul play.
fromThe Bold Italic
2 months ago

Missing story or content

If you were looking for a specific story and landed here, we're sorry - that content has been misplaced. The Bold Italic has recently undergone a massive transition. After moving across several platforms over the last decade, some legacy content didn't make the final trip. We've already logged your broken link. This helps us see which stories are most missed so we can try to recover them.
San Francisco
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

The Disappearances in Minnesota

A number of new videos have surfaced in the last day, depicting the aftermath of an encounter reported by CNN. While the initial encounter (reportedly showing ICE chasing a family) is not on these videos, the aftermath, in which Pretti spits towards a large SUV, then kicks and shatters its tail light, is. One after another goon jumps out of the SUV and tackles Pretti, who manages to squirm free, after which the goons leave.
US politics
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Did She Die the Way They Say?

Psychological autopsy clarifies equivocal manners of death but lacks standardized protocols, challenging reliability; qualitative forensic mental-state assessments deserve standing.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

7 days, no suspects: The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

It was the type of Saturday evening that Nancy Guthrie treasured: dinner and game night at the home of her eldest daughter and son-in-law. They lived near each other in the unincorporated desert communities north of Tucson, Arizona, and Guthrie arrived by Uber just after 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 31. The family spent about four hours together before Guthrie was driven home by her son-in-law, who watched to ensure she made it safely inside, police said later.
US news
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