Tragic Anniversary: Lamar High School Student Remembered One Year after Campus Shooting

Arlington, Texas – Community members in Arlington, Texas, continue to mourn the tragic loss of Lamar High School student Ja’Shawn Poirier, who was fatally shot on campus just weeks before his 17th birthday. As the one-year anniversary of his death approached, family, friends, and educators gathered at the high school to honor his memory. Poirier’s … Read more

Violent Attacks on Shop Workers Skyrocket by 150% in One Year

London, UK – A recent survey conducted by the retail union Usdaw has revealed a concerning trend in the rise of violence against shop workers. The study, which included responses from over 5,500 staff members, indicated that almost one in five employees experienced a violent attack last year, a significant increase from the 8% reported … Read more

Gun Violence Facts: Mass Shootings in 2024 Already Exceeding Days of the Year

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a recent mass shooting that resulted in the death of one woman and left more than 20 people injured, President Joe Biden made a poignant statement about the pervasive issue of gun violence in American communities. On the sixth anniversary of the tragic Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in … Read more

Violent Communal Tensions Fueled by BJP Leader in Western Maharashtra Ignored by Police for a Year, High Court Petition Reveals

Mumbai, India – A senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra’s Satara and Sangli districts, Vikram Pawaskar, has been accused of delivering hate speeches and fueling communal tensions. Despite electronic evidence and multiple FIRs pointing to his involvement in inciting communal violence, the police have yet to take action against him. Shakir … Read more

Bahamas Travel Warning Issued by US Embassy After 18 Murders Since New Year

NASSAU, Bahamas – The U.S. Embassy has recently issued a travel advisory for the island nation of the Bahamas, cautioning Americans about a spike in murders since the start of the year. The warning highlights the occurrence of 18 murders, some of which have taken place in broad daylight on the streets. The U.S. officials … Read more