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Revised Figures Show Decrease in Hurricane Helene Death Toll in North Carolina County

RALEIGH, N.C. — In a significant revision of previously reported fatalities, officials in Buncombe County, the region encompassing Asheville, announced a substantial discrepancy in the death count from Hurricane Helene. Initially reported at 72, the death toll has been corrected to 42, aligning with state figures. This correction follows a reevaluation by the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, which revealed inconsistencies primarily due to initial assumptions that all deaths during the period of the storm were …

US Maternal Mortality Rates Decrease in 2022, But Disparities Persist for Black Women

Atlanta, Georgia – A new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed a significant decrease in maternal deaths in 2022 compared to previous years. The report highlighted a decline in maternal mortality rates across the country, with an overall decrease in the number of women dying from pregnancy-related causes. In 2022, the maternal mortality rate dropped from 32.9 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2021 to 22.3 per 100,000, marking …

2023 Sees Surge in Mass Shootings, Contrary to Decrease in Gun Deaths, Report Shows

Mass shootings in Virginia decreased, but gun deaths went up in 2023. According to the latest data from the state’s Department of Public Safety, there were a total of 15 mass shootings in Virginia in 2023, compared to 10 the previous year. This marks a significant increase in mass shooting incidents, raising concerns about public safety and gun control measures in the state. The data also revealed that while mass shootings increased, overall gun deaths …

Spike in JN.1 Subvariant of COVID-19 Reported in Several Indian States Amidst Decrease in Active Cases

NEW DELHI, India – In the past 24 hours, India has reported 756 new cases and five deaths from COVID-19, according to the Union Health Ministry. The states of Maharashtra, Kerala, and Jammu & Kashmir reported the latest fatalities, with the total number of active cases decreasing to 4,049. Since the start of the pandemic in January 2020, India has recorded a cumulative total of 4,50,18,134 confirmed cases and 5,33,392 deaths. The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics …

Chicago Police Report Decrease in Shootings and Murders for 2023 Despite Rise in Other Crimes

CHICAGO, IL – The Chicago Police Department has released its end-of-year crime statistics, revealing a decrease in shootings and murders over the past year, despite an increase in other crimes across the city. The data showed a downward trend in certain violent crimes, with a decrease in shooting incidents and murders citywide. According to the Chicago Police Department, there was a drop of nearly 18% in the number of gunshot victims and a more than …

Chicago Sees Decrease in Murders, But Continues to Struggle with High Crime Rate

CHICAGO, IL – The preliminary statistics from the Chicago Police Department show that while the number of murders has decreased, the overall crime rate remains high. Although there were fewer shooting incidents compared to the previous year, the city has experienced a significant rise in the number of robberies. In Greater Grand Crossing, the new year began with a tragic incident, as multiple individuals were shot, with one fatality reported just 45 minutes into 2024. …