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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 hours ago

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.
#nypd
New York City
fromGothamist
4 hours ago

Loved ones say accused Grand Central slasher, killed by NYPD, had no violent history

Family and friends of Anthony Griffin dispute police claims about his violent behavior, expressing confusion over the incident that led to his death.
NYC LGBT
fromNewsday
1 day ago

Richard Carter, of Valley Stream, dies in Queens shooting; NYPD seeking suspect

A shooting in Queens resulted in the death of Richard Carter, 49, with no arrests or clear motive identified.
fromGothamist
4 days ago
Law

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to up to 9 years for killing man by throwing cooler at him

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Suspect knocks down, attempts to rob couple walking near Central Park

NYPD is searching for a suspect who attempted to rob two people near Central Park, knocking them down in the process.
New York City
fromGothamist
4 hours ago

Loved ones say accused Grand Central slasher, killed by NYPD, had no violent history

Family and friends of Anthony Griffin dispute police claims about his violent behavior, expressing confusion over the incident that led to his death.
NYC LGBT
fromNewsday
1 day ago

Richard Carter, of Valley Stream, dies in Queens shooting; NYPD seeking suspect

A shooting in Queens resulted in the death of Richard Carter, 49, with no arrests or clear motive identified.
fromGothamist
4 days ago
Law

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to up to 9 years for killing man by throwing cooler at him

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Suspect knocks down, attempts to rob couple walking near Central Park

NYPD is searching for a suspect who attempted to rob two people near Central Park, knocking them down in the process.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

Football fan accused of killing man with one punch

A football fan is accused of killing a man with one punch outside a convenience store before a Premier League match.
fromNew York Post
5 hours ago

Drill rap beef may be behind senseless NYC stray-bullet death of 7-month-old girl: sources

Accused gunman Amuri Greene was allegedly targeting the baby's rapper father, Jamari Patterson, when he fired into a crowd in Williamsburg on April 1, killing little Kaori Patterson-Moore.
Brooklyn
#gun-violence
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
1 hour ago

Mother of 7-month old slain in Brooklyn shooting struggling to cope as family lays girl to rest

A 7-month-old girl was fatally shot by a stray bullet during a gang-related incident in Brooklyn, causing immense grief for her family.
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
1 hour ago

Mother of 7-month old slain in Brooklyn shooting struggling to cope as family lays girl to rest

A 7-month-old girl was fatally shot by a stray bullet during a gang-related incident in Brooklyn, causing immense grief for her family.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
4 hours ago

Resilience and Reconstruction in Practice

A long-term approach is essential for supporting displaced individuals, emphasizing identity continuity and meaningful work for resilience.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 hours ago

Blakeman says NYPD cop thought 'out of the box' by throwing cooler that killed fleeing suspect

Bruce Blakeman supports pardoning former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran, calling his conviction an injustice and advocating for law enforcement.
SOMA, SF
fromTNW | Insights
6 hours ago

Two arrested after gunfire near Sam Altman's home, days after Molotov attack

Two people were arrested for gunfire near Sam Altman's home, following a Molotov cocktail attack two days prior, raising security concerns.
fromPsychology Today
6 hours ago

Grief, Storytelling, and Identity

The concept album is a response to the brutal murder of Breedlove's father and stepmother at the hands of his stepbrother. The frame—the first song and the last—of the album is about the murders and their aftermath. But this is not a true crime record.
Music production
Boston
fromBoston.com
7 hours ago

Police: Armed robbery suspects used gun, rock, and bear spray in Dorchester attack

Three suspects were arrested for an armed robbery involving multiple assaults in Dorchester.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
13 hours ago

Axel Rudakubana: How violence-obsessed teen unleashed horror at kids' dance class

Axel Rudakubana, wearing a green hoodie and armed with a kitchen knife, ambushed a class of girls aged between six and 11 during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, resulting in three fatalities and multiple injuries.
SF parents
fromCalifornia Post
7 hours ago

Violent street fight rocks West Hollywood's Rainbow District

Video footage captured a chaotic scene as a group of nearly a dozen people engaged in a violent brawl on Santa Monica Boulevard, with bystanders scrambling to avoid the conflict.
Los Angeles
#child-abuse
US news
fromBoston.com
21 hours ago

State Police trooper accused of child abuse facing more charges

Michael Gagnon faces new charges of unlawful wiretap and violating an abuse prevention order following prior child abuse allegations.
US news
fromBoston.com
21 hours ago

State Police trooper accused of child abuse facing more charges

Michael Gagnon faces new charges of unlawful wiretap and violating an abuse prevention order following prior child abuse allegations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
13 hours ago

Southport killer's parents bear considerable blame' for preventable' attack

Chairman Sir Adrian Fulford concluded that this terrible event could have been and should have been prevented, emphasizing that the killer's family failed to share their concerns with authorities.
UK news
Education
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

There's a generation of people who were taught to apologize for their needs so effectively that as adults they experience wanting something as a form of aggression against whoever might have to provide it - Silicon Canals

Many adults associate expressing needs with guilt, viewing requests as impositions rather than natural interactions.
NYC food
fromGothamist
1 day ago

One dead and several injured after mass shooting at Chick-fil-A in New Jersey

A mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union County, N.J. resulted in one death and six injuries, with no arrests made yet.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Teen Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries In Mission District Shooting Following Fight

A teenager was shot in a violent incident shortly after a citywide call for a ceasefire against street violence.
Film
fromVulture
3 days ago

The Horrors of Being a Content Moderator Fuel the New Faces of Death

Poor character decisions in horror films can frustrate viewers, but Margot's journey in Faces of Death offers a relatable and engaging narrative.
#shooting
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Man gunned down near public housing complex on Upper West Side: cops

A man was fatally shot near the Frederick Douglass Houses on the Upper West Side on April 9, 2026.
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Shooting at Mission and 17th injures one following 'big fight'

A shooting occurred on Mission Street, leaving one person injured, with ongoing investigations into the suspects involved.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Man gunned down near public housing complex on Upper West Side: cops

A man was fatally shot near the Frederick Douglass Houses on the Upper West Side on April 9, 2026.
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Shooting at Mission and 17th injures one following 'big fight'

A shooting occurred on Mission Street, leaving one person injured, with ongoing investigations into the suspects involved.
Miami
fromVulture
3 days ago

Offset Makes First Public Statement After Being Shot

Offset expresses gratitude for support after being shot, focusing on recovery and family while planning to return to music.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Trans good Samaritan tried to help a drunk guy at a bar. Then his friend violently attacked her. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender woman was assaulted outside an LGBTQ+ bar in Bellingham, Washington, after trying to help an intoxicated man.
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Classmates subjected a young teen to "relentless" homophobic bullying. Then tragedy struck. - LGBTQ Nation

Leyton's mother stated, 'None of the boys in that school accepted him. They told him they would never accept him for the way he spoke. He was a sassy speaker, more feminine - not the 'hard boy' type. This wasn't going on for just a little while.'
LGBT
US Elections
fromDefector
6 days ago

I Guess We're Just Waiting Around To See If This Demented Psychopath Kills Everyone | Defector

Donald Trump's threats against Iran represent a dangerous escalation in rhetoric and reflect a lack of coherent strategy in U.S. foreign policy.
#queens
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Man stabbed to death in Queens apartment, woman injured after man knocks at their door: sources

A man was stabbed to death and a woman injured in a Queens home during a violent incident early Sunday morning.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Man stabbed to death in Queens apartment, woman injured after man knocks at their door: sources

A man was stabbed to death and a woman injured in a Queens home during a violent incident early Sunday morning.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
4 hours ago

Brooklyn woman who died in police custody had been hospitalized twice hours before succumbing: sources | amNewYork

Zamiqua Miller, 33, died in Central Booking after being hospitalized twice for illness days prior to her death.
Brooklyn
fromThe Mirror US
1 hour ago

Senseless rap beef possible reason behind shooting of 7-month-old baby in NYC

A rapper targeted a baby's father, resulting in the tragic shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
8 hours ago

Woman dies in custody on drug charge at Brooklyn Central Booking, police say

Zamiqua Miller, a 33-year-old woman, died in police custody in Brooklyn after being found unconscious.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Man shot dead inside Brooklyn apartment as police hunt for gunman | amNewYork

A man was shot dead in a Brooklyn apartment, prompting a manhunt for the gunman by police.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

NYPD cops smash into Subaru driver while rushing to Brooklyn knife assault, 3 injured

Two police officers and a civilian were injured in a car collision while responding to a knife assault in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
4 hours ago

Brooklyn woman who died in police custody had been hospitalized twice hours before succumbing: sources | amNewYork

Zamiqua Miller, 33, died in Central Booking after being hospitalized twice for illness days prior to her death.
Brooklyn
fromThe Mirror US
1 hour ago

Senseless rap beef possible reason behind shooting of 7-month-old baby in NYC

A rapper targeted a baby's father, resulting in the tragic shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
8 hours ago

Woman dies in custody on drug charge at Brooklyn Central Booking, police say

Zamiqua Miller, a 33-year-old woman, died in police custody in Brooklyn after being found unconscious.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Man shot dead inside Brooklyn apartment as police hunt for gunman | amNewYork

A man was shot dead in a Brooklyn apartment, prompting a manhunt for the gunman by police.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

NYPD cops smash into Subaru driver while rushing to Brooklyn knife assault, 3 injured

Two police officers and a civilian were injured in a car collision while responding to a knife assault in Brooklyn.
#sexual-assault
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Pre-dawn Rosemead street takeover ends with four hospitalized with gunshots

Four people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds during a street takeover in Rosemead, with all victims in stable condition as investigations continue.
fromDocumented
13 hours ago

The Lost Prisoners of Chinatown's Gang Era - Documented

Some inmates laughed at me before they were about to be released. They said I'm a fool, they said if I had just pleaded guilty back then, I would've been out long ago. But I didn't rape those people.
Social justice
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
#new-york-city
New York City
fromNewsday
2 days ago

New York subway stabbings leave 3 hurt as police shoot and kill knife-wielding man, officials say

A man with a machete attacked three people in a subway station before being shot by police.
New York City
fromPeople.com
1 day ago

3 People Injured, Machete-Wielding Man Shot Dead After He Attacked in N.Y.C.'s Grand Central Station

A man named Anthony Griffin, claiming to be Lucifer, stabbed three people at Grand Central Terminal before being shot by police.
New York City
fromNewsday
2 days ago

New York subway stabbings leave 3 hurt as police shoot and kill knife-wielding man, officials say

A man with a machete attacked three people in a subway station before being shot by police.
New York City
fromPeople.com
1 day ago

3 People Injured, Machete-Wielding Man Shot Dead After He Attacked in N.Y.C.'s Grand Central Station

A man named Anthony Griffin, claiming to be Lucifer, stabbed three people at Grand Central Terminal before being shot by police.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Shocking scenes as youths go on the rampage in south London in crazed car mayhem

Youths clashed violently in south London, causing concern among local residents and prompting police investigations.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

French schoolboy severely injures classmate in stabbing

A 15-year-old girl was gravely wounded by a classmate in a school stabbing incident in western France over a personal dispute.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Violence Against Women and Girls Is a Multifaceted Problem

Violence against women and girls is influenced by intersecting factors like racism and ableism, creating unequal risks and barriers to justice.
#domestic-violence
SF parents
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Exclusive | Dad of young SF woman shot dead by ex-Biden staffer blows lid on toxic relationship behind closed doors

A young college graduate was fatally shot by her abusive boyfriend, who faces involuntary manslaughter charges, amid a troubled relationship.
SF parents
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Exclusive | Dad of young SF woman shot dead by ex-Biden staffer blows lid on toxic relationship behind closed doors

A young college graduate was fatally shot by her abusive boyfriend, who faces involuntary manslaughter charges, amid a troubled relationship.
Upper West Side
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Maniac slashes passerby in random attack outside NYC Flatiron District hot spot: sources

A man was slashed in an unprovoked attack in Manhattan, with the suspect still at large and the victim in stable condition.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Crime victims and bereaved families given more time to challenge lenient sentences

Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman expressed her delight at the government's decision, stating that the change is long overdue and acknowledges the years of campaigning led by bereaved families like Tracey Hanson, who sought justice following the tragic death of her son Josh.
Law
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Not everyone who keeps a small social circle is protecting their energy. Some of them built a wide one once, watched it reveal exactly how many people would show up during an actual emergency, and quietly restructured around the answer - Silicon Canals

Small social circles often result from past crises that reveal true friendships, rather than a preference for fewer connections.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Transgender Latina beaten outside Washington LGBTQ+ bar after helping man recalls attack

A transgender woman was assaulted outside a bar while helping an intoxicated person, leading to felony charges due to hate crime implications.
#mental-health-crisis
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Man fatally shot by Boston police near Northeastern University campus identified

Police shot and killed Jacob Graves during a mental health crisis after he attacked officers with a weapon, resulting in multiple injuries to responders.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Man fatally shot by Boston police near Northeastern University campus identified

Police shot and killed Jacob Graves during a mental health crisis after he attacked officers with a weapon, resulting in multiple injuries to responders.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 days ago

NYPD shot and killed man who slashed 3 with machete at Grand Central, officials said

A man attacked three people with a machete at Grand Central subway station before being shot by police.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
8 hours ago

Psychology says the adults most likely to end up in therapy aren't the ones who had dramatic or obviously painful childhoods - they're the ones who grew up in households where everything was technically fine, nobody was cruel, and something essential was quietly missing in a way that took decades to find the words for - Silicon Canals

Emotional neglect in seemingly fine childhoods can have profound effects, leaving individuals feeling their inner world doesn't matter.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Pennsylvania's Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruling overturns mandatory life sentences for felony murder, impacting over a thousand individuals, primarily Black.
#murder
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

A day in the life of a 19-year-old in ICE detention: I feel that this nightmare is not going to end'

Detention at Dilley Immigration Processing Center has severely impacted Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker, leading to emotional distress and sleepless nights.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Long Island
22 minutes ago

Police search for 15 teenagers who allegedly robbed man at knifepoint in Dyker Heights

Police are searching for 15 teenage boys who allegedly robbed an 18-year-old man at knifepoint in Dyker Heights.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

It's Time to Rethink the "Anxiety Drives PDA" Narrative

PDA is not solely anxiety-driven; it shares traits with ADHD and ODD, suggesting a more complex relationship with demand avoidance.
#domestic-abuse
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Domestic abuser jailed for killing wife who took her own life after campaign of abuse

Lee Milne was sentenced to eight years for culpable homicide after his wife Kimberly Bruce died following prolonged domestic abuse.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Domestic abuser jailed for killing wife who took her own life after campaign of abuse

Lee Milne was sentenced to eight years for culpable homicide after his wife Kimberly Bruce died following prolonged domestic abuse.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Brain Injury May Reverse Pre-Injury Trauma Work

Brain injury often reactivates unresolved traumas, necessitating neurostimulation therapies and cognitive empathy for healing.
#stalking
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London politics

Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged due to increased recognition and technology, with over 135,000 recorded last year.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged due to increased recognition and technology, with over 135,000 recorded last year.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Identity Loss Shapes Behavior Long Before Crime Emerges

Carlos described his return home as a journey filled with memories of familiar neighborhoods and voices, yet he felt a quiet distance from them. Years spent in Tampa reshaped his identity, altering how he spoke and related to others. He recognized everything around him but felt a disconnection, as if the bond between his place and self had loosened over time.
Social justice
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

75-year-old Brooklyn woman says dog walker attacked her outside home

A 75-year-old woman was attacked by a dog walker after being accused of splashing ammonia on them.
fromNews 12 - Long Island
4 days ago

Man attacked with brass knuckles, slashed outside East Flatbush deli

The violent incident on April 3 started as an argument in front of 1585 Flatbush Ave. just before 2:30 a.m.
New York City
#arson
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to arson after setting fire to parked NYPD cars | amNewYork

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 10 NYPD vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage.
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
5 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to arson after setting fire to parked NYPD cars | amNewYork

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 10 NYPD vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage.
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
5 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
New York City
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Beverly Road Subway Assault Leaves Man Hospitalized

A 30-year-old man was assaulted at a subway station, leaving him hospitalized, while police seek the unprovoked attacker.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

Driver arrested 9 months after fatal Brooklyn hit-run crash, family still mourning

An arrest in a fatal hit-and-run case has not alleviated the family's grief over their loss.
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

Accused gunman in Brooklyn baby stray bullet slay says he was seeking revenge for prior shooting

Amuri Greene, 21, told police he was seeking revenge for a prior shooting when he opened fire, resulting in the tragic death of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore.
Brooklyn
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Victims of Sex Crimes Are Often Blamed

Victim-blaming stems from just-world bias and desire to protect perpetrators' images, causing silencing, stigma, and distress; compassionate listening reduces blame.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Sexual Abuse in Families: Be Brave and Address the Harm

Sexual abuse is never the victim's fault; parents can and must address intrafamilial sexual abuse to break cycles of generational trauma and prevent further harm.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Murder accused 'traumatised' by deaf woman's death

A 36-year-old man denies murdering a deaf woman by punching her in the neck after she was ejected from a car, claiming he only pushed her to prevent her re-entry.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

I Am A School Shooting Survivor. The Violence From ICE Is Triggering My Trauma In Ways I Never Expected.

A student was spared physical harm in a high school shooting but remained haunted by peers' screaming as violence erupted.
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