Forensic experts in Ukraine face a tough challenge—they're like detectives working with incomplete clues, and the crucial missing piece is funding. What if we could learn from other countries to fill in these gaps? One crucial step is to give each government agency its own budget for forensic work.
Online dating has become a big part of many people's lives, but it's also a playground for scammers. Last year, over 64, 000 Americans were tricked into giving away over $1 billion in romance scams. That's double the amount from just four years ago! A 66-year-old woman named Sue was one of these vic
As Donald J. Trump gears up for his next term as president, some legal issues from his first presidency are not going away. A sentencing for Trump's criminal conviction is scheduled for Friday in New York. Trump has been vocal about his displeasure with the judge, Justice Juan M. Merchan, even sugge
On Wednesday, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The driver, Matthew Alan Livelsberger, a decorated combat veteran, died in the blast. Seven others were injured. Livelsberger, who was struggling with PTSD, left behind letters expressing his political view
Cannabis products are big business on the dark web, with lots of people buying and selling them. This study checked out what kinds of cannabis products are sold online and how much they cost. Researchers looked at four main dark web markets: Archetyp, Incognito, Royal, and Wethenorth, finding over 2
Bourbon Street in New Orleans was alive with celebration on New Year's Eve. Crowds gathered, drinks in hand, ready to welcome 2025. Among them were a Pennsylvanian family, two former college football teammates, and a local New Orleanian. The night seemed perfect, filled with laughter and cheer. But
In New York City, drivers have always found creative ways to avoid paying tolls. Now, with the introduction of congestion pricing, some folks are already plotting how to bypass these new fees. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) relies on tolls to fund its operations, including subways,
Investigating gunshot cases can be a real puzzle. There are often multiple shooters, guns, types of bullets, victims, and places where bullets land. Getting all the clues right is key to solving these cases. Scientists are developing new tools to help with fieldwork and lab analysis. One tool that's
Matthew Livelsberger, a former soldier from Colorado, faced numerous challenges after his military service. His ex-girlfriend, Alicia Arritt, revealed that he dealt with concussions, back injuries, depression, and likely post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). After years of silence, he suddenly cont
Can you imagine surviving intense battles at home only to face terror abroad? That's what happened to two Israeli soldiers in their mid-20s. After facing Hamas and Hezbollah, they traveled to the US for a break. Little did they know, their holiday would take a dark turn. On New Year's Day, they were
