HONOLULU, Hawaii – Fueled by the increased use of fentanyl, Hawaii has witnessed a concerning rise in fatal overdoses last year. Data from the state’s High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program reveals a disturbing spike in deaths in Maui County in 2023. Despite steady figures throughout the year, Maui did not see a significant increase … Read more
New Delhi, India – In a nod to history’s grasp on our present reality, the date May 3, 1984, stands as a stark reminder of a time when India was grappling with the devastating effects of an epidemic that swept through multiple states four decades ago. During this period, India found itself in the throes … Read more
Littleton, Colorado – 25 years have passed since the tragic massacre at Columbine High School, a pivotal moment that ushered in the modern era of school shootings. This event, occurring on April 20, 1999, saw two teenage gunmen take the lives of 12 students and a teacher before ultimately turning their weapons on themselves. Since … Read more
San Francisco, California is facing a troubling rise in drug overdoses, sparking concerns about the health and safety of its residents. The city has been struggling to combat this epidemic, with overdose deaths reaching alarming rates in recent years. Despite efforts to increase access to addiction treatment and harm reduction services, the number of fatal … Read more
New York, NY – Each year, approximately 1.19 million lives are tragically cut short due to road traffic crashes worldwide. Beyond the devastating loss of life, between 20 and 50 million more individuals suffer non-fatal injuries, leading to long-term disabilities in many cases. The economic impacts of road traffic injuries ripple through families and entire … Read more
Sunderland, a city in the North East of England, has seen a significant increase in deaths attributed to “despair” compared to London. Recent research conducted by Health Equity North (HEN), the University of Manchester, and the National Institute for Health and Care Research revealed that deaths from alcohol, drugs, and suicide, collectively referred to as … Read more
Detroit, Michigan – In a span of three days, metro Detroit experienced a series of road rage-related shootings, leaving a trail of violence and tragedy in the city. On Thursday, a man in his 40s lost his life in a shooting incident on Detroit’s east side, near E Davison Street and Conant. The Detroit Police … Read more
London, UK – Unsolved shoplifting cases in England have reached a five-year peak, sparking concerns of a widespread “crime epidemic.” According to the Liberal Democrats, over 200,000 reports of shoplifting – an average of 560 a day – went unsolved in the year ending July 2023, signaling a 33% increase since the previous year. This … Read more
HARTFORD, Conn. – The murder of a woman in New Britain marks the 15th domestic violence-related homicide in Connecticut in 2023, highlighting the ongoing issue of intimate partner violence in the state. The victim, whose name has not been released, was found dead in her home, and her partner has been arrested in connection with … Read more