In 2024, Detroit hit a significant milestone: the lowest homicide rate since 1965 with 203 victims. Despite the city's population growth, this is a clear sign of progress in combating its violent reputation. Mayor Mike Duggan noted this trend, recalling when the city first got under 400 homicides in
Meghan Markle, known as the Duchess of Sussex, has just announced a new Netflix series called "With Love, Meghan. " A sneak peek showed her doing everything from making fancy ice cubes to chatting with celebrity pals like Mindy Kaling and her husband, Prince Harry. The show is all about mixing fun c
Scientists have found something called a Universal Receptive System. It's like a control system for cells, both good and bad ones. This system uses special receptors called TezRs, made from DNA or RNA. They're on the cell's surface, helping cells respond to their environment. A recent study focused
In late 2023, a young man named Morgan Duncan disappeared from Columbia's Springtree Apartments. Morgan, who was 27, had been battling schizophrenia since his college days. His remains were found scattered in the woods and near a storm drain, stirring a community to action. Morgan's mother, LaTanza
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Healthcare systems everywhere are facing a big challenge: keeping drug costs under control. One way they do this is by closely watching how doctors prescribe drugs. In Germany's state of Bavaria, they have a special agreement called the Bavarian Drug Agreement. This agreement sets specific goals for
Imagine standing in a courtroom, but instead of looking at photos or watching CCTV footage, the judge puts on a virtual reality (VR) headset. This isn't science fiction; it happened in Broward County, Florida. Judge Andrew Siegel decided to see things from a different perspective—literally. He agree
Mayor Adams has found a replacement for the previous hate crimes prevention chief, who was fired back in April. The new boss, Vijah Ramjattan, comes with a unique set of skills from his background in mental health and community work. With over a decade of experience in helping marginalized communiti
In a surprising turn of events, Detroit has seen a significant drop in violent crimes, reaching historic lows not seen since the 1960s. The city's homicide rate, for instance, dropped by 19% from the previous year, with only 203 incidents recorded. This is the lowest number since 1965. Nonfatal shoo
Earlier this week, federal authorities charged Daniel Wayne Callihan, a 37-year-old man from Amite, with kidnapping and transporting a minor across state lines for sexual purposes. This follows the tragic murder of Callie Brunett, a 35-year-old woman from Loranger, and the abduction of her two young
