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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
When the Enforcers Break the Rules: A Troy, NY Cop Caught Ignoring a Stop Sign
When the Enforcers Break the Rules: A Troy, NY Cop Caught Ignoring a Stop Sign It’s the kind of thing every driver has seen at some point, but rarely gets captured so cleanly on camera: a police cruiser rolling straight through a stop sign like the law doesn’t apply. This time, it happened in Troy, New York. A dashcam video taken by a local driver shows a City of Troy Police Department vehicle approaching a four-way stop — and then gliding right past it without ever coming to a complete stop.
By DJ for Change5 months ago in Criminal
The Vanishing of Emily Carter
On a crisp October morning in 1996, the quiet town of Millstone, Ohio, woke up to a mystery that would forever stain its reputation as a safe and peaceful community. Emily Carter, a bright-eyed seventeen-year-old senior at Millstone High, disappeared on her way to school—and in the nearly three decades since, no one has been able to explain what happened.
By Amanullah5 months ago in Criminal
Girl Stabbed to Death on North Carolina Train: What We Know So Far
The Incident On a routine NC train ride through Charlotte, tragedy struck when Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee, was fatally stabbed. Witnesses reported chaos on board as passengers attempted to intervene and authorities rushed to respond.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in Criminal
Bushfires and Bears – What Do They Have in Common?
I have written a few stories about Koalas. I studied them for four years when I was doing my Master of Science degree. You can read about this adventure here (My Life with Koalas Part 1: Let the Science Begin.) if you are interested.
By Calvin London5 months ago in Criminal
The Disappearance of Brandon Lawson
The Night It Happened On the night of August 8, 2013, 26-year-old Brandon Lawson left his home in San Angelo, Texas, after a heated argument with his longtime girlfriend, Ladessa Lofton. The couple had been together for years and were raising four children. Brandon, who had been struggling with substance use but was also trying to turn his life around, stormed out of the house shortly before midnight.
By Hassan Jan5 months ago in Criminal
🔪 “Murder, Deception, and DNA: Chilling True Crime Round-Up
The ink on police reports barely dries before the internet sets them ablaze. This week, the dark side of humanity showed up in a Nevada desert, a Florida courtroom, on Gilgo Beach in Long Island, New York, and in a devastated Pennsylvania community. And the public? They can’t get enough, dissecting these stories online with outrage, morbid fascination, or hard-earned cynicism. Here’s this week's crime file.
By MJonCrime5 months ago in Criminal
The Cannibal Brothers of Bhakkar: A Real-Life Horror That Stole People’s Sleep
Introduction Imagine a moonlit night, silence in a graveyard, and the sound of shovels digging into fresh soil. Two brothers unearthed corpses, carried them home, chopped the bodies into pieces, cooked the flesh with spices, and ate it as if it were a normal curry. This is not a horror movie plot—it is the true story of two Pakistani brothers from Kohawar Kalan village in Bhakkar District, Punjab.
By Janalam5 months ago in Criminal
The Cannibal Brothers of Bhakkar: A Real-Life Horror That Stole People’s Sleep
Imagine a moonlit night, silence in a graveyard, and the sound of shovels digging into fresh soil. Two brothers unearthed corpses, carried them home, chopped the bodies into pieces, cooked the flesh with spices, and ate it as if it were a normal curry. This is not a horror movie plot—it is the true story of two Pakistani brothers from Kohawar Kalan village in Bhakkar District, Punjab.
By Janalam5 months ago in Criminal
The Rise of New Powers After World War 3
The Rise of New Powers After World War 3 How Global Conflict Could Reshape the Balance of Power If a Third World War were to break out, the devastation would not be limited to battlefields and bombed-out cities. The conflict would also dismantle the political and economic order that has defined the modern age. Nations that survive the opening strikes would likely emerge wounded and exhausted, leaving room for new players to step forward. History reminds us that every great conflict rearranges the balance of power. After the First World War, vast empires collapsed. After the Second, the United States and the Soviet Union rose to dominate global affairs. Should another world war erupt, a similar shift—though perhaps far more dramatic—would be inevitable.
By Wings of Time 5 months ago in Criminal
The Queen of Canada
It can be very hard to be a Canadian. September has arrived, and I can feel a change in the air. The weather is still sunny and bright, but cool air now circulates around my legs and I can feel it on my runs and trips to local markets, cafés and parks. I have begun a few classes, ended others, considered how to pay my bills while waiting for money to come in, and thought about what the next few months will bring.
By Kendall Defoe 5 months ago in Criminal
From Defense to War: What a U.S. “Ministry of War” Would Mean
What if the United States government announced tomorrow that it was renaming the Department of Defense to the Ministry of War? At first glance, it might seem like nothing more than a change in language. But in politics, language is never just language—it shapes perception, frames policy, and influences how nations see themselves and one another. A shift in terminology from “defense” to “war” would represent a dramatic transformation in America’s identity and global posture.
By Muhammad Ibrahim5 months ago in Criminal