Criminal Justice

5/7/2026 5:17:26 AM

NJ lawmakers push to pair public defenders with social workers across the state

New Jersey Lawmakers Push to Expand Social Worker Integration with Public DefendersNew Jersey legislators are advancing a proposal aimed at overhauling the state’s public defense system by pairing att...

4/16/2026 5:15:48 AM

Recidivism Drops as NJ Inmates Find New Paths After Prison

Report: Recidivism Rates Show Promising Decline in New JerseyA new analysis of state corrections data reveals a significant shift: individuals released from New Jersey's prison system are being convic...

3/23/2026 3:09:16 AM

Unregulated License Plate Cameras Track Every Nevada Drive

License Plate Cameras Proliferate Across Nevada in a Legal Gray Zone From the bustling streets of Las Vegas to quiet desert highways, a vast and largely unregulated network of automated license pla...

1/31/2026 2:11:10 AM

Why Nevada Has Dodged Major ICE Operations

Nevada Sees Limited Federal Immigration Enforcement Activity Despite National TensionsWhile immigration enforcement operations have escalated in other parts of the United States, Nevada has so far exp...

1/27/2026 4:02:05 AM

Abuse Survivors Can Now Erase Their Convictions In New Jersey

New Jersey Law Grants Abuse Survivors a Path to Early Release and Record Clearing A groundbreaking law in New Jersey is creating a new legal avenue for survivors of domestic violence and human ...

1/14/2026 6:20:01 AM

Where ICE Makes Most Nevada Arrests Isn't What You Think

Most Immigration Arrests Don't Happen in Raids. Here’s Where They Actually Occur.Contrary to popular imagery of large-scale workplace raids, the majority of immigration apprehensions across Nevada hap...

11/13/2025 10:05:11 PM

Urgent Call to Reform Harsh Domestic Violence Sentences in New Jersey

A Call for Change: Rethinking Sentencing in Domestic Violence HomicidesNew Jersey is confronting a difficult and emotional legal question: how should the justice system treat survivors of long-term do...

8/23/2025 1:01:39 AM

Newark’s New Push for Immigrant Justice and Dignity

AFSC Amplifies Legal and Community Support for Immigrant Families in Newark A prominent Quaker-led organization is significantly expanding its efforts to support immigrant communities in Newark. Th...

4/28/2026 9:09:54 AM

Human Trafficking Fears Rise Over Millions Visiting Hisense S Stadium for the England World Cup

World Cup Could Be Massive Opportunity for Human Traffickers, Experts CautionAs anticipation for the next World Cup reaches a fever pitch, a grim and often unspoken shadow looms over the spectacle. La...

4/4/2026 3:10:44 PM

NJ Jail Reforms Slash Repeat Offenses, Data Reveals

Report Shows Decline in Recidivism Among Those Released from New Jersey JailsA new analysis reveals a significant and positive shift in public safety trends across New Jersey: individuals released fro...

3/10/2026 7:18:28 PM

Public Defender Confronts Court Over Absence of Black Peers in Jury Box

Oakland Initiative Aims to Diversify Jury Box, Scrutinizes Systemic BarriersA new effort is underway in the courts of Alameda County, centered in Oakland, to confront a long-standing issue: the lack o...

1/27/2026 4:02:33 AM

What They're Watching: Your Life in the Digital City

Newark Residents Confront a City Under Watchful Eyes Across Newark, a network of thousands of surveillance cameras is transforming the city's landscape. Integrated with advanced software, these...

1/18/2026 8:03:06 AM

Nevada to Pay $1 Million to Settle Prisoner Lawsuits

Nevada to Pay $1 Million Settlement in Inmate Lawsuits The state of Nevada has agreed to a $1 million payout to resolve three separate lawsuits filed by individuals who were incarcerated in its...

1/1/2026 12:13:12 AM

Oklahoma Expands Inmate Treatment to Combat Overdose Deaths

Yost Announces Funding to Expand In-Custody Addiction TreatmentA statewide initiative is directing millions to local jails in an effort to combat the opioid crisis from within the correctional system....

10/21/2025 1:10:25 AM

Why Nevada Inmates Keep Dying as Staff Pay Soars

Overdose Crisis Intensifies Within Nevada Prison System, Straining Resources A dramatic surge in drug overdoses is creating a state of emergency within Nevada's correctional facilities, according t...

7/28/2025 7:15:18 PM

Deadly Shooting at Reno Resort Leaves Two Dead, Suspect Arrested

Multiple People Shot at Reno Hotel; Suspect in CustodyAuthorities in Reno, Nevada, confirmed a shooting incident at a well-known hotel, leaving multiple victims injured. Law enforcement swiftly appreh...

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Lifestyle

5/10/2026 3:20:37 PM

Cravings unlocked: New survey reveals the best snacks that people can’t stop eating.

Cravings Unleashed: New Survey Reveals Peak Snacking Hours and Go-To BitesWhat the science of cravings says about eating habits with no sign of fading finds optimal first-degree nationwide self-contro...

News

5/10/2026 3:19:52 PM

Deadlier hantavirus puts entire Atlantic cruise in quarantine mode here now

Hantavirus Alert: Cruise Ship Docks as Deadly Outbreak Nears a Critical JunctionPublic health officials are closely monitoring developments after a cruise ship linked to a concerning hantavirus cluste...

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5/10/2026 3:19:10 PM

Woman Dead After Slammed Into Parked Tractor-Trailer On Busy I-95 Stretch

Tragic Single-Vehicle Collision Claims Life on I-95 in StaffordA devastating crash late Thursday night on Interstate 95 resulted in the death of a 24-year-old woman after her vehicle collided with a p...