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fromEsquire
1 week ago

Methinks Trump Is a Little Scared of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker

Trump considered deploying federal troops to Chicago but shifted toward New Orleans amid legal and political obstacles and a welcoming Governor Jeff Landry.
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fromAxios
1 week ago

Trump sets New Orleans as next federal crime target, not Chicago

Trump seeks to send federal troops and assert federal control over local policing in Democratic-led cities, citing crime and promising rapid interventions.
US politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Majority of Americans approve of Trump's approach on crime: AP-NORC poll

Most Americans view crime in large cities as a major problem, but few see it as major locally; violent crime fell to a two-decade low.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Why is Trump deploying troops to Washington DC? | Cas Mudde

Trump's federal control of DC police and national guard deployment distract from the Epstein case while appealing to authoritarian and nativist sentiments.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago

These 4 States Prohibit Open Carry

New York has some of the toughest firearm restrictions in the country. Open carry of handguns is banned statewide, and the state doesn't issue licenses for it.
US politics
New York City
fromCrimeReads
3 months ago

Crime Never Sleeps in These NYC Mysteries and Thrillers

New York City's complex duality of beauty and darkness makes it a compelling setting for mystery and thriller narratives.
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

San Jose police arrest suspects in dangerous copper wire theft

Copper wire theft endangers lives and disrupts essential services like power and telecommunications, particularly increasing post-COVID due to higher demand.
fromThe Local Germany
8 months ago

EXPLAINED: What to do if your bike is stolen in Germany

The alarming rate of bicycle theft in Germany, with around 300,000 bikes stolen yearly, emphasizes the urgency for better protection and recovery measures for cyclists.
Germany news
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Barfly in fear after thieves snatched her phone and whisked it off to China - and then started sending her threatening texts

It's very scary to have something taken from you. It's really made me more aware of my surroundings and just be safe because you never know, it's scary.
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NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Extreme hoarder lived with mummified remains of 600-pound son for 9 months

A mother lived with her son's mummified remains for nine months in extreme hoarding conditions, leading to police intervention.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Downtown L.A. Has Seen Its Share of Violence. Then Someone Went After Its Trees.

The case of the tree killings has alarmed the community, highlighting the fragility of urban greenery amidst challenges like homelessness and public safety threats.
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fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Boston woman charged in child sex trafficking investigation

A Boston woman, Shakera Pina, was arrested for sex trafficking and child exploitation involving a minor.
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