Crime and punishment
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Can the UK's knife crime 'epidemic' be tamed?
Today's Big Question Fatal stabbings are on the rise but campaigners are divided over punitive threats vs. public health interventions
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How the idyllic Galapagos Islands became staging post in world drug trade
Under the radar Ecuador's crackdown on gang violence forces drug traffickers into Pacific routes to meet cocaine demand
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why retailers are walking back claims of organized theft
Under the Radar A report characterizing mass quantities of organized theft was recently retracted
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of license-plate reader technology
Pros and Cons The technology's use recently led to the arrest of a three-time homicide suspect in Los Angeles
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Titanic VHS collector aims for one million copies
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Thieves who stole shopping bag in for big disappointment
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Death of first non-binary judge in Mexico instils fear in LGBTQ+ community
Under the Radar Jesús Ociel Baena's suspected murder reveals dangers to transgender and non-binary people
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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'Why doesn't Hamas surrender?'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Secret Service agents guarding Biden's granddaughter foil vehicle break-in
Speed Read At least one of the agents opened fire on the would-be carjackers
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Trump's limited gag order reimposed in federal election subversion case
Speed Read After US District Judge Tanya Chutkan suspended her gag order, Trump let loose
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Trump's gagging order: making a mockery of free speech?
Talking Point Former president is barred from attacking prosecutors or witnesses in criminal case
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Confused man's front lawn is stolen
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Female frogs 'fake death' to avoid advances
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Over 100 decaying bodies found at Colorado funeral home, launching criminal investigation
Speed Read The funeral home's owner said he was aware of a 'problem' on his property
By Justin Klawans Published
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