TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The recent active shooter incident at Florida State University on April 17 shocked the campus community and left two people dead and five others injured. This tragic event occurs against a backdrop of declining mass shooting incidents so far in 2025, raising questions about underlying factors contributing to these changes. According to … Read more
In an unprecedented shift, the United States is witnessing a significant decline in drug overdose deaths, a phenomenon not seen in the last three decades. Across the nation, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal a drastic 26% reduction in fatalities since the peak in June 2023. This trend includes a notable … Read more
Washington, D.C. — There has been a welcome decrease in the number of roadway fatalities across the United States for the second consecutive year, signaling a potential shift in the trend of road safety. According to early estimates by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 39,345 deaths on U.S. roads in 2024, … Read more
Washington, D.C. — National statistics indicate a slight improvement in the opioid crisis, with drug overdose deaths across the United States decreasing by roughly 4% from 2022 to 2023, as highlighted in a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This decline marks a pivotal moment, particularly in the Midwest, where … Read more
Columbus, Ohio — Amidst the grim statistics that typically dominate discussions around drug abuse in the United States, one Ohio county is witnessing a surprising reversal. Here, drug-related deaths have markedly decreased, a rare but noteworthy deviation from the norm that has caught the attention of public health experts and policymakers alike. This trend is … Read more
BARNESVILLE, Ohio — Belmont County Coroner Amanda Fisher recently released a report showing a significant drop in drug overdose deaths, providing a rare piece of positive news amidst the ongoing battle against substance abuse. The Republican coroner, who was just re-elected for a second term, also revealed worrying trends in other areas such as suicides … Read more
As 2023 draws to a close, the United States is experiencing a notable decrease in mass shootings, marking the lowest figures recorded since 2019. This reduction aligns with a broader decline in violent crime post-pandemic, suggesting a shift toward greater community safety. According to the Gun Violence Archive, as of Dec. 18, there have been … Read more
WASHINGTON — While recent data indicates a slight decrease in overdose deaths nationwide, experts are cautioning against premature declarations of victory in the ongoing opioid crisis. Despite this lull, the complexities involved in tackling widespread drug addiction and the evolving landscape of substance use present significant challenges. The reduction in fatalities, primarily attributed to opioid … Read more
Kingston, Jamaica – For the twelfth consecutive year, road fatalities in Jamaica have exceeded 300, despite a welcome reduction in both deaths and accidents compared to previous years. In the past five days alone, six people have lost their lives in traffic accidents, pushing the total number of road fatalities this year to 304. This … Read more
WASHINGTON — As the opioid crisis persists as a significant public health challenge in the United States, recent data reflects a complex narrative of rising fatalities, evolving drug trends, and varying impacts across demographic groups. The crisis, initially driven predominantly by prescription opioids and heroin, has seen a dramatic shift towards the dominance of synthetic … Read more