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Sep 15 2024EDUCATION

Is the Crime Rate Really at a 50-Year Low?

The Problem with Crime Statistics: Understanding Limitations of FBI's Statistics When it comes to crime statistics, it's easy to get caught up in the numbers without stopping to think about what they really mean. The Biden administration made headlines by claiming that violent crime rates were at a

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Sep 13 2024CRIME

The Underrated Crime Drama That's Finally on Netflix - Why You Should Watch It

As we scroll through our Netflix recommendations, it's easy to overlook the hidden gems that slip under the radar. One such underrated crime drama is Black Mass, a 2015 film that tells the story of Whitey Bulger's criminal empire and his cooperation with the FBI. With its impressive cast, remarkable

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

The Unreliable Crime Rate Debate: Chasing Statistics in the Dark

The debate around crime rates is heating up, but are we really getting an accurate picture? The FBI changed the way it gathers crime data in 2021, which led to some major cities, where crime is more prevalent, missing from the statistics. This means we're only getting a partial picture of crime rate

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

Mayor's Business-as-Usual Claim Faces Scrutiny Amid Top Aides' FBI Probe

Despite the FBI investigating top Adams administration aides, the mayor insists nothing's changed at City Hall. The raids last week targeted First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, Police Commissioner Edward Caban, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks, Schools Chancellor David Banks, and two other to

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Aug 27 2024FINANCE

Unraveling the Campaign Finance Mystery: FBI Seizes Rep. Andy Ogles's Cellphone

In a twist that could have been plucked straight from the pages of a political thriller, the FBI has taken possession of Rep. Andy Ogles's (R-TN) cellphone as part of a larger investigation into discrepancies with his campaign finance reporting. Ogles, who confirmed the news on Tuesday, is currentl

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