Cambridge, Massachusetts – Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have erupted on various college campuses across the United States, with students voicing concerns over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The protests reflect a growing trend of solidarity with Palestinians in the face of violence and displacement. Campuses like Harvard University have seen an increase in activism, as … Read more
Folly Beach, South Carolina – A recent study conducted by Health Affairs revealed that firearms have become the leading cause of child deaths in the United States as of 2024. Partnered with Northwell Health, Stacker examined the effects of nonfatal firearm injuries on young survivors. Research on gun violence has experienced a resurgence after the … Read more
Accra, Ghana – When Mr. B left Ghana in 2019 to seek refuge in the United States as a gay man, he embarked on a harrowing journey through over ten countries, facing different dangers at each step. Enduring the treacherous Darién Gap – known as the most dangerous land route for migrants – Mr. B … Read more
WASHINGTON — The top U.S. general for the Middle East warned Congress of the escalating violence in the region fueled by Iran, which poses the most probable threat to the U.S. homeland. Gen. Erik Kurilla, head of U.S. Central Command, highlighted the rising risks of violent extremist attacks in Afghanistan on American and Western interests … Read more
Uvalde, Texas – Gun violence continues to plague the United States, where widespread gun ownership intertwines with debates over gun control. With a grim statistic of 100 Americans succumbing to gunshot wounds daily, the issue remains a contentious and divisive topic across the country. The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects the right to … Read more
The U.S. government has issued a heightened travel warning for Jamaica in light of a recent surge in homicides, urging American citizens to reconsider their travel plans to the island. The State Department’s Level 3 travel advisory for Jamaica follows a similar warning issued for the Bahamas, which remains at a Level 2 advisory, despite … Read more
NASSAU, Bahamas – The United States Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for travelers planning to visit the Bahamas. The advisory, posted on Friday, warns travelers to “exercise increased caution” due to crime, specifically on the islands of New Providence, which includes Nassau, and Grand Bahama, which includes Freeport. A security … Read more
NASSAU, Bahamas – The U.S. State Department has raised its travel advisory level for the Bahamas to “increased caution” due to a surge in violent crime in the nation’s capital, Nassau. The decision came after the U.S. Embassy in Nassau issued a security alert expressing concern about gang violence targeting Americans in the city. The … Read more
Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, has become a major contributor to the current opioid crisis in the United States. Originating from a pharmaceutical drug, it has now become a mass murderer, causing numerous deaths across the country. In recent years, the impact of fentanyl on communities and individuals has escalated, raising concerns about its devastating … Read more
The crime rate in New York City, New York fell in 2023, according to recent statistics released by law enforcement agencies. This decrease in crime comes as a result of various factors, including community policing efforts, improved economic conditions, and targeted law enforcement strategies. One contributing factor to the decrease in crime is the implementation … Read more