Maine’s Soaring Homicide Rate Breaks Three-Decade Record Following Lewiston Mass Shooting

LEWISTON, Maine – The state of Maine surpassed its previous three-decade-old homicide record in 2023, largely due to a mass shooting in October that claimed the lives of eighteen people and left thirteen injured. Authorities revealed on Friday that the total number of homicides for the year had risen to 51, surpassing the previous record of 40 set in 1989. In 2000, the state recorded its lowest number of homicides at 11, while 2022 saw …

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Maine Homicide Rate Hits Record High of 51 in 2023 After Deadliest Mass Shooting

LEWISTON, Maine – The year 2023 has seen a record-breaking number of homicides in Maine, with the deadliest mass shooting in the state’s history contributing to this alarming statistic. The shooting on October 25th resulted in 18 deaths and 13 injuries, sending shockwaves through a state known for its low crime rates. State police spokesperson Shannon Moss reported that the total number of homicides has surpassed 50, surpassing the previous record of 40 killings in …

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Opioid Crisis claims lives of First Nations at 8 times the Alberta rate, with devastating consequences for Indigenous communities

Calgary, Alberta – First Nations communities in Alberta are grappling with a devastating opioid crisis, with newly published data revealing that Indigenous people are dying at over eight times the rate of the rest of the population. The numbers underscore the tragic reality that Indigenous leaders have been warning about for years. Jody Plaineagle, a member of the Piikani Nation in southern Alberta, described the profound impact of the opioid crisis on her community, where …

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London’s Shocking Rate of Unsolved Muggings: Lib Dem Victim Speaks Out

London, United Kingdom – A worrying trend of fifty muggings per day going unsolved in London has raised concerns among city officials. The issue was brought to light by a victim of a violent attack from the Liberal Democrat party. The victim, speaking out about their ordeal, emphasized the need for improved safety measures and increased efforts to address the rising number of unresolved muggings. Authorities are being urged to take action to ensure the …

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MacroGenics Inc Stock Plunges Over 50% After Trial Results Reveal High Adverse Events Rate

On May 10, 2024, in an alarming development, MacroGenics Inc, based in Rockville, Maryland, revealed concerning interim data from the TAMARACK Phase 2 study. The study focused on vobramitamab duocarmazine (vobra duo), a treatment targeting B7-H3, which is found in various solid tumors. Specifically, the study targeted previously treated patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Following the release of the data, MacroGenics shares plummeted by over 50% as the company disclosed five deaths during …

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**Homicide:** Shocking Data Reveals Cleveland Tops England and Wales in Homicide Rate

Cleveland, England has been revealed to have the highest rate of homicides in England and Wales, shocking new data shows. According to reports from earlier this month, the homicide rate in Cleveland has been steadily increasing over the past three years after a decline during the initial COVID-19 outbreak. In the 2022/23 period, the homicide rate per million people in Cleveland was 19.3, the highest in England and Wales, with the average rate being 10.9. …

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Child Mortality Rate Declines in Southern Asia, But Millions Still at Risk: UNICEF Report Calls for Urgent Action

Dhaka, Bangladesh – A recent report by UNICEF reveals a 72 percent decrease in the mortality rate of children under the age of 5 in Southern Asia within the last 30 years. Despite this progress, millions of children in the region continue to perish due to preventable causes, emphasizing the ongoing challenges faced in ensuring child well-being. Collaborating with various organizations, the United Nations Children’s Fund’s report attributes the decline in child mortality to investments …

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Moms of Murdered Columbus Children Launch Operation Triple Digits to Reduce City’s Homicide Rate

Columbus, Ohio – The Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children have set their sights on reducing the city’s homicide rate in the new year. The group, along with community leaders, elected officials, faith leaders, and police, launched Operation Under Triple Digits with the goal of seeing fewer than 100 homicides in 2024. This initiative comes after the city recorded 149 homicides in 2023. Mechelle Leon, who joined the Mothers of Murdered Children in 2022, emphasized the …

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