Did you know that most gun homicides in the US involve handguns? But what about who carries these guns and why? Research spanning 27 years in Chicago reveals some surprising facts. When it comes to carrying concealed guns, teens and adults follow different paths. Teens often do it because they've se
After a quiet start, the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is looking Anything but peaceful. Last week, both sides agreed to stop fighting, but the truce hasn't lasted long. Israel has been striking Lebanon daily since the ceasefire began. One person died in these attacks. Hezbollah finally res
Israeli airplanes bombed a village in southern Lebanon on Sunday, while soldiers attacked other nearby towns still controlled by Israel. This happened just a few days after a ceasefire deal between Israel and the Hezbollah was agreed upon. No casualties were reported right away. Both the Israeli mil
A year after the Lahaina fires, Native Hawaiian homeowners are still battling to rebuild their lives. Mikey Burke, a fourth-generation Lahainan, lost her home and now faces overwhelming costs. Rental assistance ran out months ago, and she was denied an extension. Many residents are now at a crossroa
In the aftermath of a two-month war, the southern suburbs of Beirut hummed with activity as displaced residents like Hussein Mallah returned to repair their homes and businesses. The ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel was fragile, with both sides accusing each other of violations. Yet, despite t
On Saturday, an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed five people, including three workers from World Central Kitchen (WCK), a charity providing vital meals to those affected by the war. This is not the first time WCK has been caught in the crossfire. Earlier this year, another strike killed seven of the
A mystical transformation has been happening behind closed doors in the heart of Paris. Five years ago, the world watched in shock as Notre Dame, the beloved Gothic cathedral, was consumed by fire. Its iconic spire crumbled, and the world seemed to hold its breath. But hope was not lost. French Pres
In the quiet Israeli border town of Kibbutz Malkiya, Dean Sweetland, a gardener and security volunteer, looks out at the deserted streets. A year after fleeing due to Hezbollah rockets, the town remains empty despite a ceasefire. "The ceasefire is useless, " he says, shaking his head. "How can I ask
Five years after that tragic fire, Notre Dame Cathedral is ready to show off its newly renovated interior. On a crisp, sunny day, French President Emmanuel Macron got a sneak peek inside the iconic cathedral. Gone are the gloomy memories of the fire; instead, visitors can now enjoy the bright, airy
In a quick and unexpected move, a small group of pro-Palestinian activists managed to halt the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. They jumped over the security barriers on West 55th Street and Sixth Avenue, sat on the ground, and started chanting “Free Palestine. ” This temporary blo
