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Claims of ‘lawlessness’ on New York City subways increase danger, critics say | New York
A high-profile string of violent crimes on New York City’s subway in 2024 has been used “as a political tool” by pundits and politicians, transit advocates say, leading to a false perception of spiraling underground crime, which could create more danger in the future. Crime in the subway system, one of the world’s most used…
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The US Is About to Drown in a Sea of Kittens
Scientists, conservationists, and cat advocates all agree that unchecked outdoor cat populations are a problem, but they remain deeply divided on solutions. While some conservationists propose the targeted killing of cats, known as culling, cat populations have been observed to bounce back quickly, and a single female cat and her offspring can produce at least…
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Raeisi tells Putin Iran stands with Russia after terrorist attack in Moscow
A Russian law enforcement officer walks at a parking area near the burning Crocus City Hall concert venue following a shooting incident, outside Moscow, Russia, on March 22, 2024. (Photo by Reuters) Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has called for serious action by the international community to punish the “designers and perpetrators” of a terrorist attack…
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Investigation Finds Dozens Of Iranian Protesters Lost Their Eyes
The Human Rights Center at the University of California Berkeley has unveiled findings regarding repressive measures employed by the Iranian government against protesters in 2022-2023. In a comprehensive investigation, the center confirmed that approximately 120 individuals suffered partial or total blindness due to the use of extreme force by Iranian security agents during the protests…
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Reporter’s Notebook: How big is the threat of Russia, China, and Iran? – Colorado Springs Gazette
Reporter’s Notebook: How big is the threat of Russia, China, and Iran? Colorado Springs Gazette Continue Reading News Source: https://gazette.com/news/wex/reporter-s-notebook-how-big-is-the-threat-of-russia-china-and-iran/article_295b6715-b979-582f-9281-8c55adb69be2.amp.html
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Who is thought to be behind the Moscow attack? | Moscow concert hall attack
At least 93 people have been killed and 145 wounded in Russia’s worst terror attack in years. Who is responsible for the attack? Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for the attack, praising the “Islamic fighters” who carried it out. Many commentators and US officials have pointed to the IS affiliate called Islamic State Khorasan…
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How Health Insurance “Prior Authorization” Works. And How To Fix It
Health insurer prior authorization has increased considerably in recent years. A result is that … [+] patients experience delays in care and doctors often spent considerable time and energy justifying their patients’ care. State-level policies have started to address the problem, and reducing administrative burdens. Getty Images Picture the last time you went to the…
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Death toll from Moscow terrorist attack rises to 115
A shooting occurred on Friday evening in the Crocus City Hall concert venue just outside Moscow, followed by a massive fire. A Sputnik correspondent who witnessed the attack reported that at least three men in camouflage had broken into the music hall, shooting people point-blank and throwing incendiary bombs. According to the latest data from…
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Cancer charities praise ‘brave’ Princess of Wales for speaking about her diagnosis | Catherine, Princess of Wales
Cancer charities have praised the Princess of Wales for her “brave” decision to speak out about her cancer diagnosis as a way to encourage others to get their symptoms checked. In a video message released on Friday, Catherine, 42, spoke of how her condition was discovered after she underwent major abdominal surgery in January. In…
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Iran’s Pharmaceutical Industry Grows by over 11% in One Year: FDA Chief – Economy news
The country’s pharmaceutical industry registered more than 11 percent in the previous year (ended March 19, 2024) compared to a year earlier, Heidar Mohammadi said. The FDA chief pointed out that the export of medicines doubled in the previous year compared to a year before. The activists of the pharmaceutical industry of the country believe…
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