More than 150 people were injured in what officials say is one of the country’s deadliest civilian disasters. What We Know: The stampede occurred in […]
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Sacramento Using Virtual Reality Training to Improve Policing, Confront Bias
The new training will focus on critical decision-making, and de-escalation techniques in addition to peer intervention training as police departments face increased pressure to reform. […]
North Carolina Sheriff Identifies Deputies Involved in Andrew Brown Jr. Shooting, Returns 4 to Duty
The three officers that will remain on administrative leave are named Daniel Meads, Robert Morgan, and Aaron Lewellyn. What We Know: Pasquotank County Sheriff Tommy […]
Girl Jumps from 6th-Floor Apartment to Escape Fire in NYC
An 8-year-old girl is safe after jumping from her apartment balcony to escape a fire. What We Know: The fire broke out on Wednesday night […]
Idaho Legislature Passes Bill Banning Critical Race Theory In Classrooms
The state’s senate approved a bill on Monday that would ban public schools and universities from teaching critical race theory, which examines how race affects […]
California Wildfire That Killed Two Was Started to Cover Up Murder, Officials Say
A wildfire that took place in 2020 was intentionally set to cover up a murder. What We Know: The Markley Fire was set near a […]
Satellites Show World’s Glaciers Melting Faster Than Ever
Glaciers are reportedly melting faster than they have in the past and half of the world’s glacial loss is coming from North America. What We […]
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to be Released in Florida
Florida will begin releasing thousands of genetically modified mosquitoes this week in an effort to control the spread of disease. What We Know: In the […]
Homeland Security Launches Internal Review to Root Out White Supremacy
The review follows a similar initiative being conducted by the Pentagon to study extremist activity within the U.S. Military. What We Know: This probe in […]
New Mexico Man Arrested after Kids Pass Note to Bus Driver Saying Mom Was in Danger
According to a Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD) statement, Alvarado carried out much of his abuse in front of his toddler and two school-aged children. […]