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Rising Homicides Plague Vermont Police in October Spike

Burlington, Vermont – Vermont State Police are grappling with a surge in homicides and suspicious deaths for the month of October, an issue that has stretched their resources to the limit. According to Major Daniel Trudeau, head of criminal investigations, this spike in cases is unprecedented in his over two decades with Vermont State Police. Detectives have been working tirelessly to handle the influx of overnight cases, with six homicides and one suspicious death occurring …

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 …

Mass Shootings: Spike in 2023 with Second-Highest Total in US History

Florida experienced 30 mass shootings in 2023, according to the Gun Violence Archive. This is a slight decrease from the 31 mass shootings recorded in both 2021 and 2022. Nationwide, the United States saw a total of 656 mass shootings in 2023, the second-highest number in history, following 690 in 2021 and surpassing 647 in 2022. The Gun Violence Archive reported an 8-10% overall decrease in deaths and injuries from gun violence in 2023. However, …

Mini-Bike Riders Brawl with Beverly Hills 90210’s Ian Ziering at Hollywood Intersection Spike Police Inquiry

Los Angeles, California – Actor Ian Ziering found himself in the midst of a shocking daytime brawl with a group of mini-bike riders in Hollywood on New Year’s Eve. The Beverly Hills 90210 alum took to social media to share details of the alarming incident, where he was involved in a physical altercation while his 12-year-old daughter, Mia, was in the car with him. Ziering expressed deep concern over the incident and the growing boldness …

Mass Shootings in the US Spike in Grim 2023 Trend

The United States is closing out 2023 with a staggering 650 mass shootings, averaging to about two every day. This marks the second-highest number of mass shootings since the Gun Violence Archive began tracking data in 2014. The non-profit organization compiles information from local newspapers and police departments to create a comprehensive national database on gun violence. Mass shootings, as defined by the GVA, consist of incidents in which at least four individuals are injured …