Sights set on curbing gun crime
A community or sub-culture encouraging young men's exposure and obsession with guns—as well as ready access to firearms and drugs—can make gun violence 'all too easy," with Flinders University experts promoting a new direction on managing the glo.....»»
Failure to pass fire levies can lower house values
Cuts to fire protection funding initially have a larger effect on home prices than crime, school quality, or environmental quality, but the short-term decreases don't persist, the University of Cincinnati economists found......»»
LockBit ransomware group taken down in multinational operation
Thousands of domains and servers seized from group responsible for thousands of attacks. Enlarge (credit: Rob Engelaar | Getty Images) Law enforcement agencies including the FBI and the UK’s National Crime Agency have.....»»
Crime blotter: No Apple Vision Pro crime wave, at least not yet
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, a viral Apple Store theft check-in, AirTag may have been used to plan a murder, and a lack of major Apple Vision Pro crimes.The Apple Store on Bay Street in Emeryville, CA The latest in an occasional AppleInsider se.....»»
NICE Actimize introduces generative AI-based solutions designed to fight financial crime
NICE Actimize announces three advanced generative AI-based solutions designed to fight financial crime and allow organizations to significantly reduce the manual and labor-intensive tasks currently employed in financial crime investigations and repor.....»»
City Council Unwittingly Approves Pirate IPTV Scheme and Documents Everything
Mapleton, Utah, is one of the most idyllic cities imaginable. Its crime rate is 80% below average, and its council operates with complete transparency. Public meetings are streamed live on YouTube, and details of every meeting appear on the city's we.....»»
Brutalist Architecture: Characteristics, Influences, Ambassadors and Sights
Brutalist architecture emerged in the 1950s as a reaction against the lightness and decoration of 1930s modernism. Instead, brutalism focused on the authenticity of materials like concrete, emphasizing their raw, sculptural qualities. The term “.....»»
Gothic Architecture: Characteristics, Influences, Ambassadors and Sights
Gothic architecture emerged in 12th-century France, evolving from the earlier Romanesque style. The pointed arch was a key innovation, borrowed from Islamic architecture, that allowed taller and lighter buildings compared to the Romanesque round arch.....»»
Bauhaus Architecture: Characteristics, Influences, Ambassadors and Sights
Bauhaus architecture is a modern design style that emerged from the Bauhaus movement in Germany in the early 20th century. The movement was founded by Walter Gropius, who aimed to unify art, craft, and technology in a new building form. Simplicity, f.....»»
Baroque Architecture: Characteristics, Influences, Ambassadors and Sights
Baroque architecture is a style of building that emerged in Italy in the late 16th century and spread to other parts of Europe and the world in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is characterized by ornate details, curved shapes, large-scale decoration,.....»»
Victorian Architecture: Characteristics, Influences, Ambassadors and Sights
Victorian architecture, flourishing during Queen Victoria’s reign (1837-1901), is characterized by its revival of various historical styles and elaborate ornamentation. This architectural style includes Gothic Revival, Italianate, Second Empire.....»»
Historical Architecture: Characteristics, Influences, Ambassadors and Sights
Historical architecture encompasses various architectural styles and periods characterized by distinct characteristics, influences, and ambassadors. The characteristics of historical architecture vary depending on the period and style. From the.....»»
How researchers are helping address group violence in Baltimore
The Baltimore Police Department's Western District has historically had the highest rates of homicides in the city and among the highest in the country. Looking through Baltimore crime data from 2020, Anthony Braga, the Jerry Lee Professor of Crimino.....»»
Boston"s approach to "problem properties" could help improve cities across the US, new research finds
Communities across the country have been trying to tackle "problem properties," centers for crime, violence and other public safety concerns. For the first time, research proves how effective these strategies can be......»»
Can you watch the Super Bowl on Hulu with Live TV in 2024?
If you're looking for a streaming service for watching Super Bowl LVIII, here's everything you need to know if you've got your sights set on Hulu with Live TV......»»
London Underground is testing real-time AI surveillance tools to spot crime
Computer vision system tried to detect crime, weapons, people falling, and fare dodgers. Enlarge (credit: John Keeble/Getty Images) Thousands of people using the London Underground had their movements, behavior, and body.....»»
3 Peacock crime dramas you should watch in February 2024
If you're looking for a gripping crime drama, from true stories to addictively binge-worthy stories, check out 3 Peacock crime dramas in February 2024......»»
Virtual reality study finds that environmental interventions may not reduce fear of crime
It has long been established that changing an environment can reduce crime. For example, increased light in an area has the potential to discourage would-be offenders by making them more visible......»»
3 great British TV crime shows you need to watch in February 2024
Forget Valentine's Day and the Super Bowl; you should watch these three great British TV crime shows instead. They feature David Tennant and other U.K. actors......»»
Acid attacks appear to be on the rise—what the numbers tell us about corrosive substances and crime
The horrific attack in Clapham, South London, has brought the issue of acid violence and chemical attacks to the fore. On January 31, Abdul Ezedi allegedly decanted a corrosive substance over a mother and her two children. Thankfully, the injuries su.....»»
5 winter crime thrillers like True Detective: Night Country you should watch now
Here are five winter crime thrillers like HBO's True Detective: Night Country that you should check out this month......»»