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Scared of the forest?
I met someone who told me he was scared of the forest. “Why are you scared of the forest?” I asked with curiosity. “I am scared of the wild animals,” he said. “They can attack you and kill you without a reason. If you tell them “don’t attack me,” they don’t understand. They are not human. They don’t reason."
By Susan Fourtané 5 months ago in Criminal
✈️ Flight MH370: The Vanishing Plane That Still Haunts the World
On the quiet night of March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 lifted off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 12:41 a.m., bound for Beijing, China. Aboard the Boeing 777-200ER were 239 people—227 passengers and 12 crew members—from 14 different countries. For the families waiting in Beijing, this was meant to be a typical overnight flight. Within seven hours, loved ones were expected to reunite.
By Amanullah5 months ago in Criminal
22-Year-Old Arrested in Charlie Kirk Shooting
22-Year-Old Arrested in Charlie Kirk Shooting The shocking shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk this week has left the country rattled, but investigators say they’ve found the man responsible. Police in Utah arrested 22-year-old Tyler James Robinson, who is now facing multiple serious charges after allegedly opening fire during one of Kirk’s events.
By Khan5 months ago in Criminal
Blind Spots: A Tale of Ambition, Consequences, Redemption
A Trader's Spectacular Fall from Grace Sometimes the most compelling stories come from the darkest places. Gregory J. Blotnick's new memoir, "Blind Spots: A Riches to Rags Story," chronicles a financial collapse and dissects the anatomy of self-destruction with surgical precision.
By Gregory Blotnick5 months ago in Criminal
15 Things to Know About Charlie Kirk’s Murder
On September 10, 2025, political discourse in America took a dark and deadly turn. Charlie Kirk, the outspoken conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed during a live event at Utah Valley University. The news sent shockwaves across the country, igniting a firestorm of debate over political violence, security, and the growing dangers of hyper-partisan rhetoric in America. As authorities continue their investigation and the nation processes the enormity of the moment, here are 15 key facts and insights that paint a clearer picture of what happened—and why it matters.
By Lawrence Lease5 months ago in Criminal
Murder on Public Transit
Around 28 million people in the U.S. are 'transit dependent,' meaning they use a bus, train, or other public transit system to travel from one destination to another without another source of reliable transportation readily available to them. In 2023, U.S. public transit agencies provided those individuals 6.9 billion trips, traveling over 35 billion miles.
By Criminal Matters5 months ago in Criminal
Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah Valley University: A Tragic Turning Point
Introduction On September 10, 2025, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while addressing students and supporters at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah. The incident unfolded during his “American Comeback Tour” stop, which featured his signature “Prove Me Wrong” format. Roughly 3,000 attendees had gathered, making it one of the largest student events of the semester. Kirk’s sudden death has left the nation in shock and raised urgent debates about political violence, security, and free speech in America.
By Narrative Now5 months ago in Criminal
The First Degree Podcast
Unlike numerous network-supported true-crime podcasts that save money via cursory discussions of a crime, The First Degree takes audiences beyond the headlines and into the lives of people directly impacted by crime, the friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers forever changed.
By Frank Racioppi5 months ago in Criminal
The Midnight Intruder:How Abdul Samad Outsmarted a Thief
The Midnight Intruder and Abdul Samad’s Sixth Sense BY:Ubaid Rabia Farooq, from Dera Ismail Khan, loved detective novels. But the real hero of this tale is young Abdul Samad, a boy who not only read such stories with passion but also possessed an unusually sharp sixth sense of his own. He lived with his father and grandmother in a modest home, where life was simple but not without challenges.
By Ubaid 5 months ago in Criminal
The Midnight Intruder: How Abdul Samad Outsmarted a Thief
The Midnight Intruder and Abdul Samad’s Sixth Sense BY:Ubaid Rabia Farooq, from Dera Ismail Khan, loved detective novels. But the real hero of this tale is young Abdul Samad, a boy who not only read such stories with passion but also possessed an unusually sharp sixth sense of his own. He lived with his father and grandmother in a modest home, where life was simple but not without challenges.
By Ubaid 5 months ago in Criminal
The Cage of Conscience
The Cage of Conscience BY:Khan It was one o’clock at night, and Majid Ahmed was awake. Sleep had abandoned him as if it had severed all ties. His life was drenched in despair. He was alive, yet not truly living—his body merely existing, his breath continuing mechanically. He sat in a prison cell, surrounded by walls filled with horror. The fear of loneliness gnawed at him from every corner. Helpless, he could not leave the confines of the cell, and no one came to see him. Ever since he had been imprisoned, the world outside had become alien to him. Friends and relatives had grown distant, and the colors of life had faded. He had become a portrait of hopelessness, lost in conversations with himself, asking questions only he could hear, seeking answers that seemed forever beyond reach.
By Khan 5 months ago in Criminal
TikTok Under Fire
Why the World’s Most Popular App is Also One of the Most Dangerous TikTok is the social media phenomenon of our time. With over a billion users worldwide, the app has transformed how young people consume content, express themselves, and even influence politics. Its short videos can launch careers, make songs go viral, and shape global culture in real time.
By Wings of Time 5 months ago in Criminal